COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Biologi,cal Science
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Chair: Raphael Payne, Ph.D. FACULTY Professor: Payne Associate Professors: Kuld, Lin, Van Deusen Assistant Professor: Ebeling OBJECTIVES
MINOR
Forty of the required units, including lll , 112,222,281 or 282, 312,322, 342, 401, 450 or 470 and a minimum of II units of upper di,~sion electives. MAJORS Biological Science Thirty-two units of supporting sciences from the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, and Phys ical Sciences are also required including Chemistry I 05, 106, 301 and 302, Physics 111 or 132, and Math 105 or 210. 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. All concentrations must include 24 upper division units.. Note: The eight units of general edu- cation science requirement are met /Jy the completion of the majo,-. 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- ing Credentia l. This credential is offered with tl1e completion of 40 units, including Ill , 112, 222, 281 , 312, 322, 342, 352, 401 , 450 or 470, and a mini- mum of seven units of upper division electives. A minimum of 17 units of supporting sciences from the Depart- men ts of Chemistry and Mathematical and Computer Sciences are required including Chemistry 105, 106 and 301, and one math cou rse. The student must se1ve as a biology teaching assis- tant (Biology 110 is recommended) . The student must also have an advisor in the Department of Education. 77zose students inl£rested in a teaching credential slwuill be advised that all single subject teaching credential programs are undergving revision. Cansu/.t the Education DepmtmentJo,- details on cwrent pmgra111.s. Clear Teaching Credential The professional education 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 units of general edu- cation math/science requirements are 111et /Jy the completion of the majo,-.
of relevant current issues and litera- ture will be included. Prerequisite BIOS 111 or signature of instructor.
A Biological Science Minor offered with the completion of 20 units, 12 of wh ich must be upper division. Gen- eral Biology (lll and 11 2) and Genet- ics (342) are required. The remain- ing elective units are to be approved bya 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 tl1e Departmem of Biological Science. ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Students wishing to enroll in any courses in tl1e Biological Sciences must be eligible to take English I JOA 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 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 lecnire/ discussion designed to be taken "~th Biology JOO. Lab fee: $25. 111 General Biology I (4) Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of cellular and mo lecular biology, genetics, development, systematics and natural selection. Laboratory (4 hours) divided between observational and experimenta l approac hes, with emphasis on collection and interpre- tation of quantitative data. Frequent lab discussion of re levant issues and literature will be included. Fall semes- ter. Lab fee: $25. 112 General Biology II (4) Continuati on of genera l 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
Spring semester. Lab fee: $25. 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 prolr !ems emphasizing man' s role in their l!1..
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 fo ll owing: ( 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 lo agricu lture, industry, missions, etc. Upon completion of the biological science major, it is intended that the stu- dent be able to: (I) understand and apply the scientific method to histrnical and cun-ent 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 sc1iptural 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 ski lls while using scientific te1minology, (6) w1derstand 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, (11) use (and understand the theory of) selected scientific instru- mentation and research techniques. DEGREE PROGRAM A &zchelnr of ScienceDegree in Biological Science is offered upon completion of the university baccalaurea te and major requirements. The biological science major requires the completion of the fol- lowing required hours and an emphases.
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. Nut1ition. A detailed study of the basi c nutritional needs of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, ,~tamins 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 groups. Transportation fee: $400 (if field taught). 130 Seminar in Biology Science (1-2) Directed research (literature or labo- ratory) in se lected areas of biology with written and/ or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. Not open to biology majors. 211 Invertebrate Biology (4) Taxonomy and morphology of inver- tebrate phyla; laboratoq' dissection of invertebrates. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: JOO and 110, or ll l. Lab fee: $25. 222 Botany (4) The study of the organs, tissues, fi.mc- tions and responses to environment 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.
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