Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
The Minor

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science

Preparation for the Major:

• BIOL 1A, 1B* Principles of Biological Science
• CHEM 1A, 1B* General Chemistry (Inorganic)
• CHEM 18, 18L Organic Chemistry I with laboratory
• PHYS 8A, 8B, General Physics I, II with laboratory
• PSYC 63 or SOCI 105 Statistical Methods

Major Requirements: (26 upper-division units)

Cell/Molecular Biology (6 units)

• BIOL 160 Mendelian and Molecular Genetics (required of all majors)

And one of the following lecture courses

• BIOL 140 Immunology
• BIOL 150 Cell Biology
• CHEM 130 Biochemistry

Ecology (9 units or 2 lecture courses and their corresponding laboratories)

• BIOL 125/125L Microbial Ecology (required of all majors)

And one of the following lecture courses with laboratory

• BIOL 100 Animal Behavior
• BIOL 110 Environmental Science
• BIOL 120 Natural History of California
• BIOL 101L Field Research

Organismic Biology

(10 units or 2 lecture courses with their corresponding laboratories)

• BIOL 105/105L Developmental Zoology
• BIOL 115/115L(W) Systemic Physiology
• BIOL 117/117L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• BIOL 145/145L Medical Microbiology

Senior Seminar

• BIOL 195(W) Senior Seminar (required of all majors)

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Bachelor of Science in Biological Science

Preparation for the Major

• BIOL 1A, 1B* Principles of Biological Science
• CHEM 1A, 1B* General Chemistry (Inorganic)
• CHEM 18, 18L Organic Chemistry I with laboratory
• PHYS 8A, 8B, General Physics I, II with laboratory
• PSYC 63 or SOCI 105 Statistical Methods

Highly recommended

• MATH 11, 12 Calculus

* Enrollment in upper-division Biology lecture and laboratory courses is dependent upon the successful completion of these courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major Requirements: (36 upper-division units)

Cell/Molecular Biology (8 units)

• BIOL 160 Mendelian and Molecular Genetics (required of all majors)

And one of the following lecture courses

• BIOL 140 Immunology
• BIOL 150 Cell Biology
• BIOL 170L Immunology/Cell Biology Laboratory or CHEM 130/130L Biochemistry (May be taken to fulfill one lecture and laboratory course in Chemical Foundations Emphasis below)

Ecology

(9 units or 2 lecture courses and their corresponding laboratories)

• BIOL 125/125L Microbial Ecology (required of all majors)

And one of the following lecture courses with laboratory

• BIOL 100 Animal Behavior
• BIOL 110 Environmental Science
• BIOL 120 Natural History of California
• BIOL 101L Field Research

Organismic Biology

(10 units or 2 lecture courses with their corresponding laboratories)

• BIOL 105/105L Developmental Zoology
• BIOL 115/115L(W) Systemic Physiology
• BIOL 117/117L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
• BIOL 145/145L Medical Microbiology

Chemical Foundations

(8-10 units or 2 lecture courses with their corresponding laboratories)

• CHEM 119/119L Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 130/130L* Biochemistry
• CHEM 185/185L Physiological Chemistry

* May be taken to fulfill one lecture and laboratory in Cell/Molecular Biology Emphasis.

Senior Seminar

• BIOL 195(W) Senior Seminar (required of all majors)

A Chemistry or Computers and Communication minor is highly recommended for all BA majors.

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The Minor

A minimum of 21 units, including BIOL 1A, 1B (8 lower-division units and 2 upper-division lecture courses with their corresponding laboratories). Additional upper-division units will be chosen in consultation with the Biological Science advisor to complement each student's academic major, career goals, and personal interest.

"I am very eager to assist current and future HNU students who are interested in medicine as a career. The conscientious, excellent education I received at HNU laid a solid foundation for my future in medicine and for this I am forever grateful." - Yvonne Bussard, '90

The unique combination of a liberal arts background and career-oriented scientific training provides Holy Names' graduates in Biological Science with the breadth and depth of preparation to be confident and successful in their futures.

Students graduate with flexible work skills and essential intellectual experiences to enter the science work force immediately or to pursue graduate education with an M.S., Ph.D., and/or M.D. as their direct goal. Recognizing that meaningful employment is important, our program of studies at HNU equips our graduates with the knowledge and skills to make a difference wherever they are employed.

Biological Science graduates work in diverse fields and physical settings. Their discipline is at the center of exciting technological advances in genetic engineering and biotechnology, in medicine, agriculture, animal husbandry, pharmacy, energy conservation and development, and government and private research.

Duygu Demirlioglu, PhD
University of Instanbul
Associate Professor of Physical Science
510-436-1171
demirlioglu@hnu.edu

Dolores Grunbaum, PhD
University of New York
Professor of Chemistry
510-436-1413
grunbaum@hnu.edu

Jo Anne Quinlivan, snjm, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Associate Professor of Biological Science
510-436-1030
quinlivan@hnu.edu

Julia Smith, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
Associate Professor of Biological Science
510-436-1055
smith@hnu.edu

Christian Aviles-Scott, MEd
University of Georgia
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
510.436.1556
aviles-scott@hnu.edu

Vanessa Handley, PhD
University of California, Berkeley
510.436.1471
handley@hnu.edu