"Most of the biology majors at Bio/a are pre-med students and can vouch for an excellent program. f'rom the standpoint of a biology/secondary education major, I can say that I have been very pleased as well. I feel I am being well-equipped for my future through a varied and well-rounded program of instruction." Betsy Bearse Biology student
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of lower division electives and 14 units of upper division elec tives. Eighteen units of supporting sciences including Chemistry 105 , 106 and 30 I. 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 , I I0 , 262, 290 and a minimum of four units of lower division electives (211 , 222) and 10 units of upper division electives (from 30 I , 333 , 352 , 401,440 , 450). Twelve units of supporting physical science and math are required including Chemistry IO I, I02 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 and 450. (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 divi sion. 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. 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 labora tory fee. 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: (I) further study in the health related fields (medicine, dentistry , medical technology , physical ther apy, veterinary medicine , pharmacy); (2) further study in the teaching (ields (college, nursing, health sciences); (3) grad uate study in general biology or a specific area within biology (zoology , botany and microbiology); (4) terminal study in pri-
Biological Science Lester C. Eddington, M.S., Chair FACULTY
Associate Professors: Eddington, 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 scient ific 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 ener gy dynamics in biological systems; discuss the conceptual framework of population biology; describe the processes of ge netics 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 hi story 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 , 211 , 222 , 312 , 322 , 40 I, and either ➔ 70 or 450 and a minimum of four units of lower division electives and 14 units of upper division electives. Thirty-two units of supporting sc iences are required; 18 in chemistry and 14 in mathematical and physical sciences. The eight units of general education science require ment 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 , 211, 222 , 312, 322, 401, and either 470 or 450 and a minimum of two units
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