Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog
Exam. When Offered: Fall. Note(s): credits do not count toward graduation requirements. A minimum of a “B-” is required to subsequently register in CHEM 112. Credit(s): 2. CHEM 092 - Basic Chemistry B This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) who did not pass the Chemistry Placement Exam. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): credits do not count toward graduation requirements. A minimum of a “B-” is required to register in CHEM 105. Credit(s): 2. CHEM 100 - The Chemistry of Everyday Life The basic principles of chemistry for the non-science major. Uses the materials of modern society as a theme for exploring the properties and structure of matter as well as the methods and consequences of transforming natural resources to consumer products. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Credit(s): 3. CHEM 104 - Introductory Chemistry This is an introductory course which provides an overview of chemistry and prepares students for their required chemistry courses in majors like nursing, kinesiology, biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering. Topics include scientific units and measurements, the nature and states of matter, atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and chemical interactions. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two hours lecture; one hour recitation, weekly. Note(s): This course does not count towards the degree requirements in majors which need additional chemistry courses. Approved for General Education science credit. Required for students who did not pass the Chemistry Placement Exam, optional for all others. A minimum of a “B-” is required to subsequently register in CHEM 105 or CHEM 112. Credit(s): 2. CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I Principles and theories of the structure and properties of matter including stoichiometry, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, states of matter, gas laws and solutions. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; or CHEM 92 or 104 with at least a “B-”. Note(s): Approved for General Education science credit. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 4. CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II Continuation of General Chemistry I. Subjects include chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, solubility, acidity, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and various special topics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory; one hour recitation, weekly. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 4.
Neurobiology
Credit(s): 3.
BIOS 311 BIOS 322
Laboratory in Cell & Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 4.
Genetics
BIOS 332 BIOS 382 BIOS 431 BIOS 445 CHEM 332 CHEM 352 CHEM 405 CHEM 420 CHEM 480 MATH 106 MATH 318 PHSC 124 PHSC 234
Vertebrate Physiology Developmental Biology
Immunology
Environmental Chemistry
Fundamentals of Material Science
Physical Chemistry II
Special Topics in Chemistry Special Project in Chemistry
Credit(s): 1 - 3 . Credit(s): 1 - 3 .
Calculus II Biostatistics
Credit(s): 4. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
Data Analysis & Presentation General Physics III: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics Computer Techniques in Science & Engineering Circuits & Instrumentation I Special Topics in Physical Science
Credit(s): 4.
PHSC 311
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 5.
PHSC 321 PHSC 450
Credit(s): 1 - 3 .
GPA Requirements To continue in the program a student normally will be required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the courses listed below
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.
CHEM 105 CHEM 106 CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311 CHEM 312
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry Minor Minor Requirements A Chemistry Minor requires the completion of 21 credits, including the following courses:
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.
CHEM 105 CHEM 106 CHEM 301 CHEM 302 CHEM 311
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry I Laboratory in Organic Chemistry II
Credit(s): 1.
CHEM 312
Choose one of the following two options: CHEM 350 Analytical Chemistry
Credit(s): 5.
Or
Biochemistry I
Credit(s): 3.
CHEM 411 AND CHEM 413
Laboratory in Biochemistry
Credit(s): 2.
CHEM 110 - Chemistry Topics Various topics in introductory chemistry. Credit(s): 1 - 4.
Note: Six Chemistry Minor credits must not count towards any other major or minor. Courses (CHEM) CHEM 091 - Basic Chemistry A This course is designed for students planning to enroll in Chemistry 112 (Principles of Organic & Biochemistry) who did not score sufficiently well on the Chemistry Placement
CHEM 112 - Principles of Organic & Biochemistry Chemical bonding, structure, properties and reactivity applied to organic and biochemical compounds. Includes basic metabolic processes with application to medicine and health. Lecture/ Lab Hours: Four hours lecture; three hours laboratory, weekly. Prerequisite(s): Passing score on Chemistry Placement Exam; or CHEM 91, 104 or 105 with at least a “B-”. Note(s): Meets
104
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