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MAJORS Biological Science (69 Units)
U\CC are General Anatomy I and 11 , Histology, Ne uros cienc e, Human Ph ys iology, and Human Biochemistry. Nole: Students in the pre-chi10practic Human Biology program sequen ce are exempt from general education rnquirements in literature (3) and histmy /4) Wes/ and theWorui. Thestudent is al.soexempt from the last semester ,esidency 1equiremen l. Nole: Philosophy 215 is recommended forHuman Biology . Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis (65 units) A Ba chelor of Scien ce degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in pre-Physical Therapy is offered upon the completion of the university bac calaureate and major requirements: Biology 111,112,252, 281 , 311,312; Chemistry I 05, I06, 30 I, 302; Physics 111, 112; Math 21 O; Physical Education 301,302; Psychology 200, 309,320. The student should be aware that most graduate programs in physical therapy require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0, therefore, all courses must be completed with a "C" grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Nole: All Biological Science ma1ors automatically meet the general education requirement of eight units of science and mathematics. The foreign language requirement is me/ by two years in high school orfirs/ four units in college. MINOR A Biological Sciences Minor is offered with the completion of 20 units, 12 of which must be upper division. General Biology (111 and 112) are required. The remaining elective units are to be approved by a department adviser. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS High school requirements 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. Deficiencies can be fulfilled with permission from the Department of Biological Science. ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take English 11 OA or must have the permission of the instructor to take the course. COURSES 100 Biological Principles - Lecture (3) Unifying principles of biology with emphasis on human organ systems. No lab is required, but Biology 110 is the lab
course designed to accompan y this course. Biology 100 witholll the lab (II 0) will not receive transfer credit al most other universities. Not open to biology majors. 110 Observational Biology - Laboratory (2) Observational and investigative approach to surveying a range of biologi cal organisms and examining selected human systems. Three hours laboratory, one hour lecture/ discussion designed to be taken with Biology 100. Lab fee: $40. 111 General Biology I (4) Introductory course for majors empha sizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, develop ment, systematics and natural selec tion. Laboratory ( 4 hours) divided between observational and experimen tal approaches, with emphasis on col lection and interpretation of quantita tive data. Frequent lab discussion of relevant issues and literature will be included. Fall semester. Lab fee : $40. 112 General Biology II (4) Continuation of general biology emphasizing the principles of human physiology, ecology and homeostatic mechanisms. Laboratory (4 hours) will involve dissection as well as exper imentation. Frequent lab discussion of relevant current issues and litera ture will be included. Prerequisite BIOS 111 or signature of instructor. Spring semester. Lab fee: $40. 120 Current Topics in Biology (3) 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 prob lems emphasizing man 's role in their cause and responsible stewardship of natural resources, including such top ics as biological diversity, cycles in nature, population dynamics, pollu tion, progress, energy sources, natural resources, endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth. Human Biology. Selected body sys tems and/ or diseases will be studied in detail. Nutrition. A detailed study of the basic nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Also included is coverage of certain nutritional issues such as health foods, megavita mins, obesity and food additives, as well as a computer-aided personal diet-analysis assignment.
Chair: Raphael Payne, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Payne Associate Professors: Ebeling, Kuld, Lin, Van Deusen OBJECTIVES The biological science major, sup as a base for advanced or more spe cialized study. The rnrriculum is designed to prepare students for the following: (I ) further study in the health related fields of medicine, den tistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, medical technology, physical therapy, and physician's assistant, (2) graduate study in various disciplines of biologi cal science, (3) secondary education , (4) careers in applied biology related to agriculture , industry, missions, etc. Upon completion of the biological ported by chemistry, physics and mathematics, incorporates a breadth in the major areas of biology to serve .EJ
forty units from the Department of Biological Sciences, including 111, 11 2, 222, 281 or 282, 312, 322, 342, 401 , 450 or 470, and a minimum of 11 units of upper di1~sion electives. Twent y-nine units of supporting sciences from the Departments of Physi cal Sciences and Mathematical Sciences are also required including Chemistry 105, 106, 30 I, 302; Physics 111, 112; and Math IOI or 105 or 210, and the remain ing units from the supporting sciences. Biology 312, 40 I, 450 and 470 have been designated as the writing compe tency courses. Other upper division biology course work may be used with the consent of the department. Note: The eight units of general edu cation science requirement are met lry the completion of the ma;or. Other programs/ options in con junction with this major are: Science Teaching Credential Stwlenls in/ere.sled in a /ead1ing creden tial must have passing score.s on tlie approp,i ale Praxis/SSAT examina!ions prior to sub milling an applicalion for student lead1ing. See /lie Departnienl ofEducation for details. Pre-Chiropractic Emphasis (74 units) A Badie/or of Science degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in pre-Chiro practic is offered in cooperation with Los Angeles College of Chiropractic upon completion of the university bac calaureate and major requirements. Stu dents attend Biola for three years taking courses in biology, chemistry, physics, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The upper division biology courses are taken at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic the final year. Upon successful comple tion of the program, the student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Human Biology from Biola. Upon successful completion of the entire chiropractic program and examinations the student receives the D.C. degree from Los Ange les College of Chiropractic. The student should be aware that LACC has a minimum GPA require ment of 2.5, and that all transfer courses must be completed with a "C" grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. The minimum required pre-chiro practic courses taken at Biola are: Biology 111,112,252,281; Chemistry 105, 106,301,302; Physics Ill, 112; either Math IOI, 105, or 210; Psychol ogy 200. Ethics is strongly recom mended. The upper division biology course requirements to be taken at
science major, it is intended that the stu dent be able to: (I) understand and apply the scientific method to historical and current problems in the various bio logical disciplines and relate them to broader applications in life, (2) integrate pertinent scriptural principles with known biological facts, (3) discuss theo ries of evolution and origins within the context of a scriptural view of creation, (4) know the basic biological functions of living organisms and relate these func tions to the levels of biological organiza tion (hierarchy) and to a better under standing of himself, (5) demonstrate writing competency and communication skills while using scientific terminology, (6) understand the relationship of chem istry, physics and mathematics to the bio logical sciences, (7) describe genetic processes at molecular and organismal levels, (8) explain cellular organization, function and regulation, (9) understand energy dynamics at the various levels of biological organization, (10) describe the integrated regulatory systems of plants and animals, (II) use (and understand the theory of) selected scientific instru mentation and research techniques. DEGREE PROGRAM A Badie/or of Science degree in Biolog ical Science or a Badie/or of Science degree in Human Biology is offered upon com pletion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The biologi cal science major requires the comple tion of the following.
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