Department of Biological Science
FACULTY
Associate Professors : Eddington (chairman), Lin Assistant Professors: Kuld, Payne
Objectives: Upon completion of the biological science major, it is intended that the student be able to: evaluate and apply the scientific method to historical and current problems in the field of biology and relate it to broader applications in life; integrate pertinent scriptural principles with known biological facts; know basic biological functions of living organisms, and relate these functions to a better understanding of himself; communicate by using scientific language and technical terminology; identify the interrelationships between the various biological disciplines; state the levels of biological organization (hierarchy); explain the relationship of chemistry to biological systems; understand energy dynamics in biological systems; discuss the conceptual framework of population biology; describe the processes of genetics at the molecular and organismal levels; explain the cell theory; express the scriptural view of creation, and discuss the theories of evolution and origins; construct a taxonomic system for some category of organisms; use and understand the theory behind some of the instrumentation and techniques currently used in scientific investigation; describe the control systems of plants and animals (hormonal, neural , muscular, etc.); and integrate environmental and natural history concepts with recreation and camping philosophy and administration. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE The core curriculum in biology requires 40 units, including 111, 312, 322, 401 or 452, 470 and a minimum of 11 units of lower division electives and 16 units of upper division electives. Thirty-two units of supporting sciences are required; 18 in chemistry and 14 in mathematical and physical sciences. The eight units of general education science requirement are met by the completion of the major. BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION (SECONDARY) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE Biology requirements are 38 units, including 110, 111, 312, 322, 401 or 452, 470 and a minimum of eight (8) units of lower division electives and 16 units of upper division electives. Eighteen units of supporting sciences including Chemistry 105, 106 and 301. The eight units of general education science requirement are met by the completion of the major. Professional education courses are required by the Department of Education. BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE The biology and supporting physical science requirements are the same as those for the secondary education program. OUTDOOR EDUCATION (SECONDARY) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE Biology requirements are 23 units including 100, 110, 262, 290 and a minimum of 4 units of lower division electives (from 202, 222, 252) and 10 units of upper division electives (from 301, 333, 352, 401, 440, 450). Twelve units of supporting physical science and math are required including Chemistry 101, 102 and six units of electives. Twenty-two units of required recreation and camp administration courses include RCA, 100, 110, 172, 180, 220, 230, 304, 450, 460. Professional education courses required by the Department of Education are 300, 330, 390, 425, 450 and 452. (The eight units of general education science requirement are met by the completion of the major.). Department Minor: 20 units, 14 of which must be upper division. The core curriculum is recommended unless specific needs dictate otherwise . Specific minor requirements are to be approved by a departmental advisor. The general education requirement for a foreign language for those following a biology major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. These language units do not apply toward the required 135 units for gradua_tion . Curriculum charts for biology, pre-med, health related, education and outdoor education may be obtained in the departmental office: Science Hall - Room 113. Also available is a course sequence schedule listing when alternate year courses will be offered . Most laboratory courses in biological science have a $20 laboratory fee .
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