Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

Biological Sciences
Faculty
Chair: .....................................................................................Matt Cruzen, Ph.D.
Professor: .......................................................................................................Payne
Associate Professors: .................................Cruzen, Ebeling, Kuld, Lin
Mission & Goals
The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences at Biola
University is to provide an academically stimulating and challenging
environment for intellectual and spiritual growth; preparing students
to pursue careers as scientists to pursue careers as scientists, health
car professionals, and teachers. Our goals are that upon graduation
each student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the practice of science and scientific methodol-
ogy;
2. Understanding and knowledge of the biomolecular basis of
life;
3. Understanding of the diversity of organismal form, structure
and function, and the relationship of the organisms to one
another and the environment;
4. Understanding of the integration of faith and learning as it relates
to the biological sciences through the lens of intelligent
design, and to practice as good stewards of creation.
Degree Program
A Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science or a Bachelor of
Science degree in Human Biology is offered upon completion of the
university baccalaureate and major requirements. The biological science
major requires the completion of the following.
Majors
b I o l o G I C a l s C I e n C e (6 8 U n I t s)
Forty-one units from the Department of Biological Sciences, including
111, 111 L, 112, 112 L, 222, 281 or 282, 312, 322, 332, 401, 450 or
470, and a minimum of 11 units of upper division electives.
Twenty-seven units of supporting sciences from the Departments
of Physical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences are also required including
Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 302; Physics 111, 112; and Math 101
or 105 or 210, and the remaining units from the supporting sciences.
Biology 312, 332, 401, 450 and 470 have been designated as the writing
competency courses. Other upper division biology course work
may be used with the consent of the department.
Science Teaching Credential
Students interested in a teaching credential must have passing
scores on the appropriate Praxis / SSAT examinations prior to submit-
ting an application for student teaching. See the Department of
Education for details.
h U m a n b I o l o G y:
P r e - h e a lt h C a r e
P r o f e s s I o n a l e m P h a s I s (71 U n I t s)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology for Pre-Health
Care Professions careers, especially Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-
Physician’s Assistant is offered upon the completion of the university
baccalaureate and major requirements: Biology 111, 111 L, 112, 112
L, 252, 281, 311, 312; Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 311; Physics 111, 112;
Math 210; Physical Education 301 or 302; Psychology 200, and 309
or 320, and 16 units of electives, 12 of which must be upper division;
to be selected from Biology 282, 301, 310, 332, 402, 411, 412, 422,
441, 442, 460; Chemistry 302, 312; Psychology 309, 320, 325; Physical
Education 301, 302; in consultation with an academic advisor.
The student should be aware that most graduate programs in
physical therapy require an overall minimum GPA of 3.0, therefore,
all courses must be completed with a “C” grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or
higher.
h U m a n b I o l o G y:
P r e - C h I r o P r aC t I C e m P h a s I s (74 U n I t s)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in
pre-Chiropractic is offered in cooperation with Los Angeles College
of Chiropractic at the Southern California University of Health Sciences
upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major
requirements. Students attend Biola for three years taking courses in
biology, chemistry, physics, biblical studies and the liberal arts. The
upper division biology courses are taken at Los Angeles College of
Chiropractic the final year. Upon successful completion of the program,
the student receives a B.S. degree with a major in Human Biology
from Biola. Upon successful completion of the entire chiropractic
program and examinations the student receives the D.C. degree from
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
The student should be aware that LACC has a minimum GPA requirement
of 2.5, and that all transfer courses must be completed with
a “C” grade (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher. The minimum required
pre-chiropractic courses taken at Biola are: Biology 111, 111 L, 112,
112 L, 252, 281; Chemistry 105, 106, 301, 302, 311, 312; Physics 111,
112; either Math 101, 105, or 210; Psychology 200. Ethics is strongly
recommended. The upper division biology course requirements to
be taken at LACC are Anatomy, Physiology and Histology I, II and III,
and Human Biochemistry.
note: Students in the pre-chiropractic Human Biology program
sequence are exempt from general education requirements
in literature (3) and World Civilization (3). The
student is also exempt from the last semester residency
requirement.
note: Philosophy 215 is recommended for Human Biology .
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