Biological Sciences
other universities. Approved for General Education Science credit. Credit(s): 3.
BIOS 121 - Nutrition A detailed study of the basic nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals, Also included is a coverage of certain nutritional issues such as health foods, megavitamins, obesity and food additives, as well as computer-aided personal diet-analysis assignment. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit, Credit(s): 3. BIOS 130 - Seminar in Biological Science On-line course in which students discuss current topics in biology through weekly literature searches and interactive on-line postings. Note(s): Not open to BIOS, BCHM, BIHB and BIES majors. Approved for General Education Science Credit. Credit(s): 1 - 2. BIOS 200 - Sophomore Writing Seminar Writing for competency in the biological sciences. Students will get instruction and practice in science writing for the biological sciences as well as the two portions of the writing competency requirement. At the end of the course, students will take the timed writing portion of the writing competency requirement. Note(s): This course is required for all biological sciences, human biology and environmental science majors. It is highly recommended that this course be taken during the student’s sophomore year, but it may be taken later. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 222 - Botany The study of the organs, tissues, functions and responses to environment of typical flowering plants and the morphology and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some classification of local forms is included, and limited use of the scanning electron microscope is available. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. There will be some Saturday field trips. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Lab $75. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 254 - Human Anatomy An introduction to the basic structure and function of the human body. Laboratory emphasis varies from section to section to meet the needs of the different majors. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Note(s): Cadavers are used. Fee: Lab $75. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 281 - Physiology A study of the basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organism including neural, muscular, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory includes human systems analysis and electrophysiology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 or CHEM 112. Fee: Lab $75. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 282 - Microbiology A study of microbial organisms with emphasis on bacteria and viruses, including their morphology, physiology, metabolism and genetics; host parasite interactions; humoral and cell-mediated immunity. Laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including identification and culture techniques. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 106 or CHEM 112. Fee: Lab $75. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 290 - Natural History of Marine Mammals Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on California species. Approved for General Education Science Credit. Credit(s): 1.
BIOS 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment using concepts from ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, the social sciences and Scripture to understand the interplay of natural resources, how humans are affecting the environment, and how to deal with environmental problems. Note(s): Approved for General Education Science credit. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 110 - Observational Biology Laboratory Observational and investigative approach to surveying a range of biological organisms and examining selected human systems. Note(s): Three hours lab, one hour lecture/discussion designed to be taken with Biology 100. Not open to BIOS, BHIB, BCHM and BIES majors. Approved for General Education Science Credit. Fee: Lab $75. Credit(s): 2. BIOS 111 - General Biology I Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and development. Corequisite(s): BIOS 113. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 112 - General Biology II Introductory course for biological science majors emphasizing the principles of systematics and biodiversity, population genetics and origins theories, ecology, and anatomy and physiology. Corequisite(s): BIOS 114. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 113 - General Biology I Laboratory This laboratory accompanies General Biology I and is divided between observational and experimental approaches, with emphasis on the collection and interpretation of quantitative data. Frequent lab discussion of relevant issues and literature will be included. Corequisite(s): BIOS 111. Fee: $75. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 114 - General Biology II Laboratory This laboratory, which accompanies General Biology II, will involve dissection as well as experimentation. A field project involving the La Mirada Creek is included. Corequisite(s): BIOS 112. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $75. Credit(s): 1. BIOS 120 - Current Topics in Biology Selected topics of current interest and concern are studied. Sections are offered each year upon sufficient demand. Topics are the following: Human Ecology: An introduction to contemporary environmental problems emphasizing humanity’s role in their cause and responsible stewardship of natural resources, including such topics as biological diversity, cycles in nature, population dynamics, pollution, progress, energy sources, natural resources, endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth. Human Biology: Selected body systems and/or diseases will be studied in detail. Plant/Animal Studies: An investigative and/or identification approach to studying selected plant and/or animal groups. (See also BIOS 362). Note(s): Approved for General Education Science Credit. Credit(s): 3.
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