COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Biologi,cal Science
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(111 ) and Genetics (342) are required. The remaining elective units are to be approved by adepartmem ad11ser. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS High school requirements are: one year of biology, one year of chemisuy, 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. COURSES 100 Biological Principles - Lecture (3) Un ifying 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 I 00 111thout the lab ( 100) will 1101 receive transfer credit at most other universities. Not open 10 biology majors. 110 Observational Biology - Laboratory (2) Observational and investigative approach to smve0ng a range of biologi- cal organisms and examining selected human systems. Three hours laboratoI)', one hour lecture/ discussion designed to be taken 111th Bio I00. Lab fee: S25. 111 General Biology (4) Introductory course for majors empha- sizing the principles of cellular and molecular biology, genetics and devel- opment, human physiology, ecology and natural selection. Laboratory (4 hours) divided between observational and experimental approaches, with emphasis on coll ec tion and interpreta- tion of quantitative data. Lab fee: S25. 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: Huma11 Ecology. An introduction 10 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, 11tamins and minerals. Also included is coverage of certain nutritional
Chair: Elisha B. van Deusen, Ph.D. FACULTY Associate Professors: Kuld, Lin , Payne, Van Deusen Assistant Professor: Ebeling OBJECTIVES The biological science major, sup- 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 curricu lum 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 assistalll, (2) graduate study in various disciplines of biologi- cal science, (3) secondary education, (4) careers in applied biology related to agriculture, indust11', missions, etc. Upon completion of the biological science major, it is intended that the student be able to: ( I) understand and apply the scientific method to histmical and current problems in the var ious biological disciplines and relate them to broader applications in life, (2) inte- grate pertinent scriptural principles with known biological facts, (3) discuss theories of evolution and migins within the context of a sciiptural view of cre- ation , (4) know the basic biological functions of li11ng organ isms and relate these functions lO the levels of biologi- cal organization (h ierarchy) and to a heller understanding of himself, (5) demonstrate writing competency and communication ski lls while using scien- tific termi nology, (6) understand the relationship of chemistry, physics and mathematics to the biological sciences, (7) describe genetic processes at molec- ular and organismal levels, (8) explain cellular organization, function and reg- ulation , (9) understand energy dynam- ics at the various levels of biological organization , ( I 0) describe the inte- grated regulatory systems of plants and animals, ( 11 ) use (and understand the them)' of) selected scientific instrumen- tation and research techniques. DEGREE PROGRAM A &,rhe/ur ofSciencP Degree in Biological Srienre is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The biological science major requires the completion of the fo l- lm11ng required hours and an emphases.
Forty of the required units, including 111 , 211 , 222, 281 or 282, 312, 322, 342, 401 , 450 or 470 and a minimum of II units of upper di11sion electives. MAJORS Biological Science Thirty-two units of supporting scien ces from th e Departments of Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences , and Physical Sciences are also required including Chemistry 105, 106, 301 and 302, Physics 111 or 211 , and Math 105 or 210. 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 111th the consent of the department. All concentrations must include 24 upper division units. Note: The eight units of ge11eral edu- catio11 science requireme11t are met by the com/1/etion of the nutjor. Other programs/ options in con- junction with this major are: Life Science Teaching Credential A Bachelor of Science degree in biological education fulfills the state requirement for a Life Science Teach- in g Credenti al. This creden tial is offered 111th the completion of 40 units, including Ill , 211 , 222, 281 , 312, 322, 342, 352, 401 , 450 or 470, and a mini- mum of seven units of upper di1 sion electives. A minimum of 17 units of supporting sciences from the Depart- ments of Chemistry and Mathematical and Computer Sciences are required including Chemisuy 105, 106 and 301, and one math course . The student must se,ve as a biology teaching assis- tanl (Biology 110 is recommended). The student must also have an ad11sor
issues such as health foods, mega11ta- 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 stud0ng selected plant and/ or animal groups. Transportation fee: $400 (if field taugh l). 130 Seminar in Biology Science (1-2) Directed research (literature or labo- ratory) in selected areas of biology with written and/ or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative th ought. Not open to biology majors. 211 Invertebrate Biology (4) Taxonomy and morphology of inver- tebrate phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 and 110, or 111. Lab fee: S25. 222 Botany (4) The study of the organs, tissues, func- tions and responses to emironment of typical flowering plants and the mor- phology and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some classifica- tion of local forms is included , and limited use of the scanning electron microscope is available. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Pre- requisite: 100 or 111. Lab fee: $25. 252 Human Anatomy (3) An introduction to the basic structure and function of the human body. Lab- oratory emphasis varies from section to section to meet the needs of the dif- ferent majors . Cadavers are used. Two hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Lab fee: S30.
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262 Natural History of Southern California (3)
A field-oriented course to study and identify the common plants and ani- mals found within the major plant and animal communities of Southern Cali- forn ia. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory/ field, including one or two extended field trips. Prerequisites: I00, 110 or 111. Transportation fee: $65. 281 Physiology (4) Astudy of the basic concepts of physi- ological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organ- ism including neural, muscular, and neuro-endocrine regulatory systems. Laboratory including human systems analysis and electrophysiology. Three hours lecture, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Chem- istry IO I or I 05. Lab fee: $30.
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The professional educat ion courses required by the Department of Education are 300, 330, 410, 425, 435 , 450 , 452, 470 and Biology 300. At least 12 units of the above must be taken prior to graduation. All concentrations must include 24 upper division units. Note: The eight twits of general edu- cation math/scienCP requirements are met by the com/1letio11 of themajor. MINOR A Biological Scienct Mi11oroffered with the completion of 20 units, I 2 of which must be upper di11sion. General Biology
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