Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

note: All Biological Science majors automatically meet the general
education requirement of eight units of science and
mathematics. The foreign language requirement is met by
two years in high school or first four units in college.
Minor
A Biological Sciences Minor is offered with the completion of 20
units, 12 of which must be upper division. General Biology (111 and
112) are required. The remaining elective units are to be approved by
a 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 the Department of Biological Science.
English Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in any courses in the Biological Sciences
must be eligible to take English 100 or 110 A or must have the permission
of the instructor to take the course.
Courses (BIOS)
bIos 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 this course. Biology 100 without the
lab (110) will not receive transfer credit at most other universi-
ties. Not open to biology majors.
bIos 110 observational Biology — Laboratory ..............................2
Observational and investigative approach to surveying a
range of biological organisms and examining selected hu-
man systems. Three hours lab, one hour lecture / discussion
designed to be taken with Biology 100. Lab fee: $40.
bIos 111 General Biology i .....................................................................3
Introductory course for majors emphasizing the principles of
cellular and molecular biology, genetics, development.
bIos 111 l General Biology i : Laboratory ............................................1
This laboratory accompanies General Biology I and is divided
between observational and experimental approaches, with
emphasis on the collection and interpretation of quantitative
data. Frequent lab discussion of relevant issues and literature
will be included. Usually taken concurrently with Biology 111,
but may be taken separately if Biology AP credit has been
granted. Lab fee: $60
bIos 112 General Biology ii ....................................................................3
Continuation of general biology emphasizing the principles
of human physiology, ecology and homeostatic mecha-
nisms. Prerequisite BIOS 111 or signature of instructor. Spring
semester.
bIos 112 l General Biology ii: Laboratory ............................................1
This laboratory, which accompanies General Biology II, will
involve dissection as well as experimentation. A major project
involving the Biola Creek is included. Usually taken concur-
rently with Biology 11, but may be taken separately if Biology
AP credit has been granted. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 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 environ-
mental problems emphasizing man’s role in their cause and
responsible stewardship of natural resources, including such
topics as biological diversity, cycles in nature, population dy-
namics, pollution, progress, energy sources, natural resources,
endangered species, and attitudes toward the earth.
Human Biology. Selected body systems and/or diseases will
be studied in detail.
Nutrition. A detailed study of the basic nutritional needs
of humans: water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins
and minerals. Also included is coverage of certain nutritional
issues such as health foods, megavitamins, obesity and food
additives, as well as a computer-aided personal diet-analysis
assignment.
Plant / Animal Studies. An investigative and/or identification
approach to studying selected plant and/or animal groups.
Baja Trip fee: $900 (if field taught in Baja). (See also Biology
2005 – 2007 C ATA LO G Undergraduate Programs 71
333).
bIos 130 seminar in Biological science ..........................................1-2
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. Not open
to biology majors.
bIos 222 Botany .........................................................................................4
The study of the organs, tissues, functions and responses to
environment of typical flowering plants and the morphol-
ogy and life history of the major lower plant groups. Some
classification of local forms is included, and limited use of the
scanning electron microscope is available. Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 100 or 111. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 252 human anatomy .....................................................................3
An introduction to the basic structure and function of the hu-
man body. Laboratory emphasis varies from section to section
to meet the needs of the different majors. Cadavers are used.
Two hours lectures, one hour pre-lab, three hours laboratory.
Lab fee: $60.