COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
-~11-)l•X+ikdl SCIENCE Chair: Raphael Payne, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Payne Associate Professors: Ebeling, Kuld, Lin, Van Deusen OBJECTIVES The biological science major, sup
MAJORS Blologlcal Science (69 Units)
not receive transfer credit at 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 prol> 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 Bwlogy. Selected body S'flr terns 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. Plant/Animal Studies. An investiga tive and/ or identification approach to studying selected plant and/ or animal
LACC are General Anatomy I and II, Histology, Neuroscience , Human Physiology, and Human Biochemistry. Nott: Students in the pre-chiropractic Human Biology program sequence are exempt from general education requimnents in lileralurt (3) and history (4) West and the World. The student is also exempt from the last semtSltr rtSidency requirtmerU. Nott: Philosophy 215 is rtrommended for Human Bwlogy . Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis (65 units) A &die/or of Sciena dtgrlt in Human Bw/ogJ with an emphasis in pre-Physical Therapy is offered upon the completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements: Biology 111, 112, 252, 281 , 311 , 312; Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 302; Physics Ill, 112; Math 210; Physical Edu cation 301, 302; Psychology 200, 309, 320. The student should be aware that most graduate programs in physical ther apy have a minimum GPA of 3.0, there fore, all courses must be completed with a "C" grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. Note: All Biological Science majors automatically mut the gtnLTal educaJion requimnent of eight units of science and mathematics . The foreign language requiremtnt is mtt by two years in high school orfirst four units in rolltgt. MINOR A Bwlogical Scimas 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 ofBiological Science. ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences must be eligible to take English 110A 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 accompany 100. Biology 100 without the lab (100) will
Forty units from the Department of Biological Sciences, including lll, 112, 222, 281 or 282, 312, 322, 342, 401, 450 or 470, and a minimum of 11 units of upper division electives. Twenty-nine units of supporting sciences from the Departments of Physi cal Sciences and Mathematical Sciences are also required including Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 302; Physics lll , 112; and Math 101 or 105 or 210, and the remain ing units from the supporting sciences. Biology 312,401, 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 Nott: The eight units of gtneral edu cation scima requirement are mtt by the rompletion of the major. Other programs/ options in con junction with this major are: Science Teaching Credential Those students intmsttd in a teaching a?dential should ht advised thal all single subject teaching a?dential programs arr undergoing mlision. f.onsult the F.ducation Deparlment fur details on cunmJ programs. Pre-Chiropractic Emphasis (74 units) A &die/or of Sciena dtgrlt in Human Bwlogy 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.G degree from Los Ange les College ofChiropractic. 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 lll, 112, 252, 281 ; Chemistry 105, 106, 301 , 302; Physics 111, 112; either Math 101, 105, or 210; Psychol ogy 200. Ethics is strongly recom mended. The upper division biology course requirements to be taken at
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ported by chemistry, physics and mathematics, incorporates a breadth in the major areas of biology to serve as a base for advanced or more spe cialized study. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the ~ following: (1) 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 science major, it is intended that the stu dent be able to: (1) 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 scriptw-al view of creation, (4) know the basic biological functions of living organisms and relate these func tions to the levels of biological organiza. lion (hierarchy) and to a better under standing of himself, (5) demonstrate j writing competency and communication l 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 organiz.ation, function and regulation, (9) understand energy dynamics at the various levels of biological organiz.ation, (10) describe the integrated regulatory systems of plants and animals, (11) use (and understand the theory of) selected scientific insou mentation and research techniques. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bache/Qr of Scitna degrtt in Biolog i ical Scitna or a Bache/Qr of Scitna degrtt 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 hours.
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