SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
tions. Students receive three units of either general education science credit (Bios 120 Current Topics - Plant and Animal Studies) or upper division biology elective credit (Bios 333 Natural Historyof Baja California) by studying the systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of common plants and ani mals in a field setting. An emphasis is placed on desert ecol ogy, bird and whale migrations and natural resource manage ment. Enrollment is limited to 20 students who must be in good heal th and phys ical condition. The uip fee covers the cost of food, camping, boat use , field station rental and trans portation. For additional information and an application see Dr. Rafe Payne, Department ofBiological Sciences. BIOLA ENGLAND SEMESTER (BES) Biola, in cooperation with Roehampton lnstitute London offers the opportunity for a fall semester of study in the United Kingdom. Roehampton Institute is composed of four colleges - Digby Stuart College, Froebe! Institute College, Southlands College, Whitelands College - and is affiliated with the Univer sityof Surrey. It is located in Wimbledon, six miles southwest of tl1e center of London. Application and payment of tuition and room and board are made through Biola. The applicant must be a junior or senior student with a 3.0 GPA and must be approved by the department of tl1e student's major, the coordi nator of the program, and Roehampton Institute. Students who are accepted live in Roehampton Institute housing and take 3or 4 courses in the regular university cunicu lum. An additional course will be taught by a faculty member designated by Biola and will be designed for the Biola students. Those students majming in biblical studies, English, and history \\111 find programs which are most relevant to Biola's needs; how ever, courses could also be taken in other disciplines. Because of the nature of British higher education, students are expected to take their courses in no more than two departments. The program gives the student the opportunity to experi ence the British lecture and tutorial system first-hand, as well as enjoy the unique historical and cultural environment of London and the British Isles. Students are given an orienta tion at Roehampton before starting their term of study. The faculty member designated by Biola will mentor the students while at Roehampton , providing counsel and guidance throughout the semester. The students who participate in the program are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Roehamp ton Institute; in addition, they are expected to maintain Biola's code of conduct as they would on the La Mirada cam pus. At the end of the semester Roehampton Institute will forward the student's transcript to Biola where it will be interpreted in light of our American grading system. Anyone wishing additional information should apply to the Coordinator of the Roehampton Institute Year Abroad Program in the Department of English. AU SABLE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (ASI) Biola University is a participating member of Au Sable Insti tute, a Christian environmental stewardship institute, whose mis.,ion is to bring healing and wholenes., to the biosphere and the whole of creation. In a setting of northern Michigan
Initials in parenthesis represen t transcript codes. BIOLA ISRAEL (IS)
Biola Israel is designed for the se1ious student, committed to Christ and to building meaningful relationships with others. Stu dents are not limited byacademic major, personal background or professional goals. The program includes seven units of under graduate credit. Study begins 1,1th a campus-based class du1ing the sp1ing semester, including audio-11sual presentations oflsrael and a weekend workshop. This is done in preparation for the abroad field studies "on-site" in tl1 e Holy Land du1ing the first ses sion of summer school. With this combination, tl1e Bible as well as tl1e morning newspaper comes alive as one traces the routes of biblical characters in conjunction with modem events. v\Thile traveling the length and breadth of the counny, students actually meet the people who live today around the ancient sites ofCaper naum, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Joppa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, Beersheba, the place oflsrael's 111ldemes., wanderings, Eilat, the Red Sea and many more. Directed by biblical studies professor Ron Pierce, this unique travel-study opportunity provides a thoroughly inte grated learning experience. In the course of study the cen tral topic of "Israel" is approached from the varying perspec tives of biblical studies, historical geography, intercultural studies, history (ancient and modern) and political science. You will even sharpen your skills in interpersonal relation ships (small group dynamics ) and, at the same time, get into shape physically for some chall enging hikes. With this in mind, the following combined spring-summer curriculum package was designed, which may be counted toward gradua tion requirements in all degree programs. Spring Semester BBST 465 JS lnteg. Seminar: Israel /Middle East 3 units An approved Physical Education class or individual conditioning program First Summer Session BBST 311 IS Biblical Background 3 units PEED 110 IS PE Skills/Tec h: Conditioning I unit Though seeking to keep costs as low as possible, personal safety and quality education are our primary considerations. Because tuition, fees, room, board, air and land expenses are all included in a program package, it costs little more to study abroad than taking the same units while living on campus dur ing the regular summer ses.,ion. An information brochure, a preliminary itinerary and application form are available in the Biola-lsrael office in Feinberg Hall. Applications are accepted, along with a deposit, beginning September 15 in the fall semes ter prior to preregistration for spring classes. Acceptance is on a first-rnme basis as far as the maximum class size of 25 stu dents allows. For further information, contact Dr. Ron Pierce
or the Biblical Studies Department BIOLA BAJA STUDIES (BAJA)
Biola-Baja is a three-week Interterm field trip to Baja Cali fornia, Mexico, to study the natural history of the Baja penin sula. The program uses the Vermilion Sea Field Station in Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea of Cortez as a base of opera-
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