Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
BIOS 351 - Invertebrate Biology Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 352 - Marine Biology Introduction to oceanography, marine plant and animal diversity, and ecological relationships. Lab sessions will include field trips. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 353 - Environmental Ethics Investigation of contemporary problems in environmental stewardship including the use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, pollution, appropriate land use and development, third world concerns, and preservation of wild nature. In addition to developing a Christian environmental ethic from a stewardship perspective, the course considers such movements and issues as deep ecology and ecofeminism, animal rights, wilderness ethics, wildlife management, biodiversity, and agro-ecology. Emphasis on considering concrete, current ethical debate. Note(s): Biola or Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 354 - Bioethics The dilemmas of dangerous knowledge in environmental and medical activities are investigated, including stem cell research and applications, fetal tissue research, human gene manipulation, transgenic bioengineering, genetically modified crops, release of bioengineered organisms into natural ecosystems, and emerging disease, the ethics of environmental activism, and the religious roots of ethical values. This course uses a seminar format in which topics are presented by student teams including presentations, panel discussions, and debate. Current attempts to develop a theological basis for bioethics are considered. Note(s): Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 355 - Environmental Health: An Ecological Perspective Introduction to the fundamentals of environmental health, with an introduction to environmental epidemiology and environmental medicine. Environmental pollutants and their sources, effects of environmental pollution on the environment and public health, environmental control agencies, methods of pollution control, environmental law and policy, environmental and public health research agencies, environmental epidemiology, environmental medicine, and environmental stewardship are included. Field trips and lab assignments complement the materials covered in lectures. Note(s): Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 360 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems This course will provide an understanding of the importance of geographic information systems software (GIS) that is used worldwide to create maps and analyze digital data and photos for use in many disciplines. Within the biological and environmental sciences it is used in environmental impact reports, city or regional planning, and species and ecosystem management plans. Students will create maps and analyze data gained from the web or created by themselves. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, weekly. Restriction(s): May not be Freshman class. Note(s): Must have good computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Excel. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 362 - Natural History of Southern California A field-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and animals found within the major plant and animal communities of Southern California. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Transportation fee varies. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 371 - Conservation Biology Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions, and human society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities, ecosystems, and human society. Included are topics of human development, poverty, and economic growth. Note(s): Biola and Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4.
BIOS 372 - Restoration Ecology Ecological and theoretical foundations for ecosystem and biotic community restoration. This course develops ecological principles for ecosystem restoration and applies them to redeeming and restoring degraded and damaged ecosystems and endangered species. Field studies include analysis of restoration and rehabilitation work with Kirtland Warbler, an officially designated wild river, coastal dunes, kettle- hole bogs, deforested lands, degraded residential and farming sites, and abandoned oil wells. A practical field laboratory is included in which techniques are applied to a specific site. Note(s): Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 380 - Advanced Microbiology Same as BIOS 282 Microbiology, with the additional requirement of microbial isolation and identification of field and clinical samples. An 8–10 page research paper and presentation on one of these isolations is also required. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105 or 112. Fee: $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 382 - Vertebrate Physiology Discusses the mechanisms of integration and homeostasis at the cellular, organ and system levels. Muscular, neural, vascular, excretory, and endocrine interactions are studied. Variations between vertebrate groups are presented. Includes a major research project. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 112 and 114, or 254; CHEM 106 or 112. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 390 - Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Au Sable is a Christian institute focusing on field studies from a stewardship perspective. Biola is a participating member of the institute. Courses are taught at field stations in Michigan, Washington, Florida and India. Coursework taken through the institute can be counted as elective credit in the Biological Sciences, or may be substituted for specific major requirements. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 16 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 401 - General Ecology An introduction to the general concepts of the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems, including physiological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Laboratory includes field trips and a research project. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 402 - Parasitology Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting humans. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 and 110; or BIOS 112 and 114. Fee: Lab $75. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 4. BIOS 410 - Topics in Environmental Science Selected topics in environmental science. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Biola or Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. BIOS 411 - Biochemistry I Structures and properties of biomolecular components of cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mechanism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312; CHEM 302. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 412 - Biochemistry II Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic processes. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 312; CHEM 302. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BIOS 413 - Laboratory in Biochemistry A laboratory course to accompany BIOS 411, BIOS 412 (CHEM 411, CHEM 412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomolecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology, metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 411 or CHEM 411. Fee: Lab $100. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. BIOS 430 - Topics in Natural Resource Management Selected topics in natural resource management. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 8 credits with different content. Au Sable offering. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4.
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