Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

Ios 390 au sable institute of environmental studies ................4
Au Sable is a Christian institute focusing on filed studies from
a stewardship perspective. Biola is a participating member of
the institute. Courses are taught at field stations in Michigan,
Washington, Florida, India and Africa. Coursework taken
through the institute can be counted as elective credit in the
Biological Sciences, or may be substituted for specific major
requirements. May be repeated with different content for a
maximum of 16 units. Prerequisite: upper division standing
and consent.
bIos 401 General ecology .......................................................................4
An introduction to the general concepts of the ecology of
populations, communities and ecosystems, including physi-
ological ecology, speciation and evolutionary theory. Labora-
tory includes computer simulations, fieldwork and a research
project. Prerequisite: 112, 112 L or 222. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 402 Parasitology ...............................................................................4
Taxonomy, life history, physiology, ecology, and morphology
of animal parasites with emphasis on those affecting man.
Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: 112,
112 L. Alternate years. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 411 Biochemistry i ...........................................................................3
Structures and properties of biomolecular components of
cells: including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides,
nucleic acids, vitamins and coenzymes, kinetics and mecha-
nism and regulation of enzymes action in biological systems.
Prerequisite: Biology 312; Chemistry 302. Alternate years.
bIos 412 Biochemistry ii ..........................................................................3
Mathematical treatment of bioenergetics emphasizing
major concepts and problem solving; principles of metabolic
processes. Prerequisite: Biology 312; Chemistry 302. Alternate
years.
bIos 422 a Laboratory in Biochemistry .................................................1
bIos 422 b Laboratory in Biochemistry .................................................1
A laboratory course to accompany 411, 412 (Chemistry 411,
412). The isolation, characterization and analysis of biomol-
ecules including the use of biochemical instrumentation
and methodology for work in protein structure, enzymology,
metabolism and genetics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302. Lab fee:
$75 each semester.
bIos 431 Developmental Biology ........................................................4
Analyzes the molecular, genetic and cellular mechanisms
which control development of body form and specialized cell
types from a single fertilized egg, and which maintain stable
differentiated states in the adult. Laboratory emphasizes ga-
metogenesis, vertebrate embryology, histology and directed
experimental manipulation of embryos. Prerequisite: 312.
Alternate years. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 440 Topics in advanced Biology .............................................3-4
One section offered each year upon sufficient demand.
Course may be repeated with different content (section title).
bIos 442 immunology .............................................................................3
A study of the structures and functions of the immune system,
humoral and cell mediated immunity and analysis of medi-
cally significant disorders of the immune system. Prerequisites:
Biology 282 or 321.
bIos 444 ornithology ...............................................................................3
Systematics, distribution, physiology, behavior and ecology of
birds. Field identification emphasized. Two hours lecture, four
hours laboratory / field trip. Prerequisite: Biology 100, 110 or
112 and 112 L. Lab fee: $60
bIos 450 Directed research ................................................................1-4
Literature and laboratory or field research of a specific subject
or technique in biology; advanced students gain experience
in experimental design, laboratory investigation and technical
writing. Requires a written report. Prerequisite: junior or senior
biological science major standing or consent one semester in
advance. Lab fee: $60.
bIos 460 Practicum ...................................................................................1
• Pre-Medical Practicum
• Pre-Dental Practicum
• Pre-Medical Technology
• Pre-Veterinary Practicum
Practicum. Professionally supervised observation, demonstra-
tion and study in a local medical, dental or laboratory facility. .
Introduction to health care philosophies, hospital and patient
routines, personnel, instrumentation and specific treatment
practices. Case study and research paper required. Thirty hours
of observation. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent.
Insurance fee: $20.
bIos 470 seminar in advanced Biology ............................................1
Literature research followed by oral presentation, group
discussion and evaluation; independent thought and study
stressed. May be repeated for maximum of two units of credit.
Prerequisite: junior or senior biological science major standing.
bIos 480 internship ...................................................................................1
Professionally supervised participation in a research project at
a laboratory facility or an industry. Documentation of the time
spent and the activities performed as well as a written paper
explaining the project are required. A minimum of thirty hours
of involvement. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units.
Prerequisite: junior standing and consent
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