Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
American Literature II Race and Ethnicity in American Literature
ENGL 282 ENGL 283
Environmental Science, B.S. Mission
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is to nurture passionate leaders within the evangelical community that will impact the world for Christ, working to restore all aspects of God’s creation, by combining scientific and theological knowledge with practical field, lab and teaching skills to create just and sustainable solutions for environmental issues. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, students will be able to: 1. The student will describe major environmental issues and just and sustainable solutions from a scientific and theological perspective (ULO 1). 2. The student will demonstrate proficiency in field and lab skills in analyzing specific environmental issues from a theoretical scientific perspective (ULO 3). 3. The student will critically evaluate the need for creation care from a theological and scientific perspective and express this need by means of a compelling argument (ULO 2). Degree Program A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements of 70 credits. Students are encouraged to take courses during summers at either the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies Great Lakes Campus in Michigan, or the Pacific Rim campus on Whidbey Island in Washington, or a semester with the Creation Care Studies Program in either Belize or New Zealand. Visit the following websites to get information on course offerings, prerequisites, and availability—Au Sable: ausable.org; and Creation Care: creationcsp.org. 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 Education Requirements All Environmental 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 Environmental Science majors. Core Requirements A minimum of 43 credits in Biology or Environmental Studies. Biological Science Courses BIOS 103 Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3. BIOS 112 General Biology II Credit(s): 3. BIOS 114 General Biology II Laboratory Credit(s): 1. BIOS 200 Sophomore Writing Seminar Credit(s): 1. BIOS 222 Botany Credit(s): 4. BIOS 318 Biostatistics Credit(s): 3. BIOS 401 General Ecology Credit(s): 4. BIOS 470 Seminar in Advanced Biology Credit(s): 1. BIOS 480 Internship Credit(s): 1.
The following courses comprise the rest of the English core: ENGL 360 Studies in American Literature
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Studies in British Literature Introduction to Critical Theory Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGL 370 ENGL 390 ENGL 400
Concentrations Literature
For those wishing to focus on the study of literature, the Literature track requires at least 12 credits in upper-division English courses in addition to the English core requirements. Elective Requirements CHOOSE two 300/400-level English electives (6 credits). CHOOSE two 400-level English electives (6 credits). Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing. Concentration-Specific Requirements This concentration requires students to take four specialized courses in writing in addition to the English core courses. ENGL 340 Advanced Composition Credit(s): 3. ENGL 343 Creative Writing: Poetry Credit(s): 3. ENGL 344 Creative Writing: Fiction Credit(s): 3. ENGL 410 Studies in Specialized Writing Credit(s): 3. Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 43 credits. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor. General Education Requirements PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3. COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Credit(s): 3. Concentration-Specific Requirements LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Credit(s): 3. LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education Credit(s): 3. LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. LEDU 425 Secondary Content Area Reading Credit(s): 3. LEDU 433 Single Subject Pedagogy Credit(s): 2. ENGL 433 CSET Preparation Class Credit(s): 1. LEDU 436 Secondary Curriculum Credit(s): 3. LEDU 437 Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit(s): 1. Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I Credit(s): 6. LEDU 452 Secondary Student Teaching II Credit(s): 6.
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