Biological Sciences
B iological S ciences
General Education Requirements All Biological Science majors automatically meet the general education requirement of 8 credits of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by two years in high school or the first 4 credits in college. PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics, is strongly recommended for all biological science majors. Concentrations General Biology (70+ Credits) Core Requirements A minimum of 43 credits from the Department of Biological Sciences, including:
Faculty Chair:
Matt Cruzen, Ph.D. Cruzen, Ebeling, Havoonjian, Lin Billock, McReynolds, Tresser, Varamini
Associate Professors:
Assistant Professors:
Mission and Learning Outcomes The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences at Biola University is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging environment for intellectual and spiritual growth; preparing students to pursue careers as scientists, health care professionals, and teachers. Our goal is that upon graduation each student will be able to demonstrate: 1. A knowledge of the practice of science and scientific methodology; 2. An understanding and knowledge of the biomolecular basis of life; 3. An understanding of the diversity of organismal form, structure and function, and the relationship of organisms to one another and the environment; 4. An understanding of the integration of faith and learning as it relates to the biological sciences through the lens of intelligent design, and to become good stewards of creation. Admission Recommendations Recommended high school courses are: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, three years of mathematics, and two years of foreign language. One year of physics is desirable. English Requirements Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take ENGL 112 or 113 or must have the permission of the instructor to take the course. Graduate/Professional School Requirements The student should be aware that most graduate programs and many professional schools require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 and that a grade of ”C” or better was earned for all science courses.
General Biology I
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4.
BIOS 111 BIOS 113 BIOS 112 BIOS 114 BIOS 200 BIOS 222 BIOS 312 BIOS 322
General Biology I Laboratory
General Biology II
General Biology II Laboratory Sophomore Writing Seminar
Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics
BIOS 332 BIOS 401
General Ecology
Choose one of the following: BIOS 281 Physiology
Credit(s): 4.
OR BIOS 282 OR BIOS 380 OR BIOS 382
Microbiology
Credit(s): 4.
Advanced Microbiology Vertebrate Physiology
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
Choose one of the following: BIOS 450 Directed Research
Credit(s): 1 - 4.
OR BIOS 470
Seminar in Advanced Biology
Credit(s): 1.
Additional Requirements A minimum of 27 credits of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering and Mathematical Sciences are also required including:
General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
CHEM 105 CHEM 106 CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312 PHSC 111 PHSC 117 PHSC 112 PHSC 118 OR MATH 105 OR MATH 210 OR MATH 318
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Physics I
Physics I Laboratory
Biological Science, B.S. Degree Program
Physics II
Physics II Laboratory
Choose one of the following: MATH 101
A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major offers two different concentrations. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science offers a concentration in General Biology and one in Premed/Pre-Health Care Professional.
Precalculus Mathematics
Credit(s): 3.
Calculus I
Credit(s): 4.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Credit(s): 3.
Biostatistics
Credit(s): 3.
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