VOCATIONAL SCOPE The biological science major is intended to have strength in the foundations of mathematics, physics and chemistry. Breadth in the major areas of biology is included in the core curriculum to serve as a base for advanced or more specialized study. The scope of the core curriculum emphasizes the principles of biology in all forms of life. The biological science major is intended to prepare students for the following: (1) further study in the health related fields (medicine, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, pharmacy) , (2) further study in the teaching fields (college, nursing, health sciences), (3) graduate study in general biology or a specific area within biology (zoology, botany and microbiology), (4) terminal study in primary or secondary education, (5) biology applied to agriculture, business, missions , and (6) camp administration/ naturalist, outdoor educator. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS High school requirements are; one year chemistry, one year physics and four years mathematics . One year of biology is desirable . Deficiencies can be fulfilled with permission from the Department of Biological Science. Admission to the outdoor education major is by written application, a paper from the student and a personal interview .
100 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES - LECTURE (3) Unifying principles of biology with emphasis on human organ systems, ecology and principles of genetics . 110 OBSERVATIONAL BIOLOGY - LABORATORY (2) Observational and investigative approach to biological processes; partial survey of microorganisms , plants and animals. Four hours laboratory, one hour lecture / discussion . Prerequisite: 100 (preferably taken concurrently). 111 EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY (3) Investigative approach and experimental techniques of current day biology; designed as a preview of upper divisional course areas . Three hours lecture / discussion, three hours laboratory . 120 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3) Selected topics of current popular interest and concern in the areas of environment, human biology, disease and ecology. 130 SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (1) Directed research (literature or laboratory) in selected areas of biology with written and /or oral presentations by students; intended to stimulate inquiry and creative thought. May be used to help fulfill general education science requirements . 152 APPLIED ANATOMY (2) Scientific methods for emergency care and transportation of the critically ill or injured, including injuries to the skull or brain; heat exposure, burns; poisons, stings and bites; and emergency childbirth. Not open to biology majors . 202 INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (4) Taxonomy and morphology of invertebrate animal phyla; laboratory dissection of invertebrates. Insect collection required. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory . Prerequisite: consent. Alternate years. 212 PARASITOLOGY (4) Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory . Prerequisite: consent . Alternate years . 213 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3) An examination of the areas of human sexual functioning and behavior, relationships and feelings within the Christian's secular-Biblical cultural milieu of today. Emphasis given in class to interaction and group discussion as well as cognitive and affective strategies . See Psychology 213.
221 MICROBIOLOGY (4) Beneficial and pathogenic significance of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses); identification, control, and methodology . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory . Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 or 105. 222 BOTANY (4) The study of the organs, tissues, functions and responses to environment of typical flowering plants and the morphology and life history of the major plant groups . Some classification of local forms is included, and a plant anatomy project is required using the scanning electron microscope . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory . Prerequisite: 100 or consent. Alternate years. 252 FIELD BIOLOGY (4) Plants and animals in their natural habitat; emphasis given to taxonomy, morphology and population dynamics . May fulfill general education requirements. Summer only. Transportation fee $25 .
262 NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANTS AND ANIMALS (3)
Common plants and animals of southern California emphasizing those easily observed and collected. Life history, identification and ecological relationships of local forms stressed . Man's impact and usage of the southern California ecosystem. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (including four extended field trips). Alternate years . Transportation fee $25. 271 HUMAN ANATOMY (3) Basic structure and function of the human body; laboratory dissection of a representative mammal and cadaver. Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory. 272 PHYSIOLOGY (4) The basic concepts of physiological regulation from the level of the cell to the integrated intact organism. Emphasis of cellular regulation and introduction to neural , muscular, hormonal and neuro endocrine regulatory systems . Laboratory including human systems analysis, histology and electro-physiology. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory . Prerequisites: College chemistry, (Prerequisite is met by Chem 010 for physical education majors only) . 290 NATURAL HISTORY OF MARINE MAMMALS PRACTICUM (1) Biology and natural history of marine mammals with special emphasis on the California Gray Whale. Teaching techniques for marine mammal conservation and biology . Observation of whale migration. May be repeated for a maximum of two units credit. Prerequisite: consent. Transportation fee $25.
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