PLNU Course Descriptions for the Environmental Science Major:

Lower Division Requirements (46-50 units)

BIO 102 (4) ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE–GE

A systematic overview of major topics in global ecology as they relate to environmental science and human use of natural resources. Includes such topics as sustainable development, population growth, food, agriculture, land degradation, urbanization, pollution, poverty, sanitation, health care, biodiversity, and war. The implications for wise resource management, bioethics, economics, and governmental policy. Course approach emphasizes the process of science, critical thinking, active learning, social relevancy, and building connections between case studies and general concepts. Lecture. Offered every year.

BIO 210 (4) CELL BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY–GE

An introduction to the principles of cell biology and biochemistry. Topics to be discussed include the chemical basis of life, the structure and function of cellular organelles, basic metabolic pathways, the expression of the genetic material, recombinant DNA technology and models for the origin of cells. Lecture and lab. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Must have a previous course in high school or university-level chemistry.

BIO 215 (4) ANIMAL BIOLOGY

Principles of animal structure, function, and diversity. Lecture and lab. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Biology 210

CHE 151 (1) GENERAL CHEMISTRY TUTORIAL

Tutorial session accompanying Chemistry 152. To reinforce problem solving skills necessary for the successful completion of General Chemistry. One hour per week. Can be waived by exam. Graded CR/NC. Corequisite: Chemistry 152.

CHE 152 (4) GENERAL CHEMISTRY I–GE

Study of the basic principles of modern chemistry. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gas laws, states of matter, and solutions. One three and one-half-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Satisfactory high school background or Chemistry 103 or 110. Corequisites: Mathematics 123 and Chemistry 151 unless waived.

CHE 153 (4) GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

Study of the basic principles of modern chemistry. Emphasis on chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid base theory, thermodynamics, solubility, metals, and general descriptive chemistry. One three and one-half-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: Mathematics 123 and Chemistry 152.

CHE 211 (2) ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Examination of the theories and techniques of quantitative chemical analysis, with some emphasis on instrumental methods. Two four-hour laboratories each week. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 153.

CHE 295 (5) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

Study of organic compounds by functional group families with emphasis on structures, reactions,

mechanisms, stereochemistry, and synthesis. One four-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 153.

MTH 144 (4) CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS–GE

Differential and integral calculus of the elementary functions of one variable. Limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and applications. Prerequisites: Mathematics 123 or equivalent.

MTH 203 (3) INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

A first course in statistics for the general student. Description of sample data, probability theory, theoretical frequency distributions, sampling, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Not applicable toward a major in mathematics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 099 or equivalent.

Choose either PHY 141-142 or PHY 241-242:

PHY 141, 142 (4,4) GENERAL PHYSICS I, II–GE

A general introduction to physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The course is taught primarily at the algebra/trigonometry level but does require limited use of calculus. Meets the professional requirements of life and medical science majors. Four lectures and one laboratory each week. Corequisite: Mathematics 145 or 164 or consent of instructor.

PHY 241, 242 (4,4) UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I, II–GE

An analytic, calculus-based study of classical physics appropriate for science and engineering majors. Includes mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics. Four lectures and one laboratory each week. Offered spring-fall. Corequisite: Mathematics 145 or 164 or consent of instructor.

Choose one of three:

SOC 201 (3) CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY–GE

An introduction to the basic concepts, methods and findings of cultural Anthropology. Emphasis is on the comparative study of contemporary cultures to develop an understanding of the cultural diversity that confronts us and the common threads that bind us together.

ECO 101 (3) PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I–GE

Fundamental principles governing production, distribution, and exchange of wealth with emphasis on current economic problems. This course is the macroeconomic approach, emphasizing national income determination, fiscal policy, monetary policy and economic stabilization policy, international linkages, balance of payment issues, exchange rate determination and international trade. Offered fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 099 or equivalent.

ECO 102 (3) PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II–GE

Fundamental principles governing production, distribution, and exchange of wealth with emphasis on current economic problems. This course is the microeconomic approach, emphasizing consumer choice theory, decision making of firms based on costs and revenues, income determination and distribution, market structures, market failures, the economic role of government in a mixed economy, and comparative economic systems. Offered fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 099 or equivalent.

Upper Division Requirements (23-27 units)

BIO 345 (4) GENETICS

The study of the inheritance, organization, expression and variability of genes. Lecture and lab. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Biology 215.

BIO 360 (3) ECOLOGY

A study of current ecological theory with environmental applications. Lecture, lab, and field work. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Biology 215.

BIO 497 (1) BIOLOGY SEMINAR

Examination and discussion of selected biological issues with an emphasis on the relationship

between Christian faith and scientific study. This course is to be taken by Biology, Biology-

Chemistry, and Environmental Science majors during their last spring semester prior to graduation. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a Biology, Biology-Chemistry, or Environmental Science major.

CHE 370 (2) INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS

Analytical analysis using instruments such as gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, ultraviolet-visible, FT-infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Two 4-hour laboratories each week. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisites: Chemistry 211 and 351 or consent of

instructor.

Upper Division Electives (17 units)

A minimum of 8 units of upper division electives are required from approved off-campus programs. At least one-half of upper division units for the major must be taken at PLNU.

Advanced Science Electives (8 units minimum)

One or more approved off-campus environmental course(s) may fulfill part or all of this requirement.

BIO 310 (3) GENERAL BOTANY

Principles of plant structure, function and diversity. Lecture and lab. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Biology 210.

BIO 315 (3) MICROBIOLOGY

An in-depth exploration of the world of microscopic organisms, including their diversity, physiology, and ecology. Emphasis will be on prokaryotes, but will also include some discussion of microscopic eukaryotes. Lecture and laboratory. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Biology 215

BIO 320 (3) MARINE ZOOLOGY

A study of marine animals and their habitats, with an emphasis on marine vertebrates. Lecture, lab, and field work. Offered every year. Prerequisite: Biology 215.

BIO 325 (3) INSECT BIOLOGY

An integrative approach to the diversity, structure, physiology, development, behavior, social dynamics, and ecology of insects, the most abundant and successful group of land animals. Also covered is the impact of insects on human health and agriculture. Lecture, lab, and fieldwork. Offered every spring. Prerequisites: Biology 215.

BIO 330 (2) MARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

A study of invertebrate adaptive biology, including anatomy, locomotion, nutrition, respiration, excretion, reproduction, and behavior. An emphasis on marine invertebrates and other invertebrate representatives of importance to the Southern California ecosystems. Includes lecture, lab, and field work. Offered 2005-06. Prerequisite: Biology 215.

BIO 340 (2) FIELD BIOLOGY

A field oriented course that explains a particular topic relevant to the field sciences in Southern California. Topics rotate from year to year based on current trends and opportunities. Examples could include topics such as ornithology, herpetology, conservation biology, endangered species management, and experimental ecology. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: Biology 215 and pre- or concurrent enrollment in Biology 360.

BIO 370 (2) MARINE PLANT AND MICROBIAL LIFE

An analysis of wetlands, inter-tidal and sub-tidal algae, marine plants, phytoplankton, and associated microbial life of the Southern California coastline. Ecological and habitat characteristics are studied. Lecture, lab, and field work. Offered every other year. Prerequisites: Biology 210 or 215.

BIO 410 (3) VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY

Taxonomy, behavior, distribution, and ecology of the vertebrates and a comparative study of their morphologies. Lecture and lab. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: Biology 215.

BIO 420 (3) VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY

A physiochemical analysis of life processes, as studied by a systemic approach. Lecture and lab. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Biology 215 and Chemistry 295.

BIO 430 (3) ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

An exploration of the behavioral biology of animals, including behavior genetics, physiological mechanisms, development, learning, neuro-physiology, ecology, reproduction, and social behavior; insights from ethology, psychology, behavioral ecology, and sociobiology will be studied. Labs emphasize various aspects of behavioral research in field settings and students conduct their own research projects. Lecture and lab. Offered every other year. Prerequisite: Biology 360 or consent of instructor.

BIO/CHE 450 (4) ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY

Detailed analysis of protein and membrane structure. Includes quantitative approaches to the study of enzymes, catalytic mechanisms of enzymes, and a survey of the major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids. One three-hour lab each week. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Biology 215 and Chemistry 295.

CHE 300 (2) ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Examination of basic organic chemistry from a mechanistic perspective. Laboratory introduces microscale techniques. One four-hour laboratory each week. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 295.

CHE 325 (5) PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

Study of classical thermodynamics as it is applied to physical and chemical systems. Includes discussion of the three laws and their application to thermochemistry, reaction energetics and chemical equilibrium. Reaction kinetics, transport phenomena and kinetic molecular theory are also investigated. One four-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 211, Physics 142 or 242, and Mathematics 144 or 164.

CHE 351 (2) ORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

Study of techniques used to identify organic compounds using physical and chemical properties, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Two four-hour laboratories each week. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 300 and consent of instructor.

CHE 466 (2) ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Development of the broad principles and theories of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, acid-base theory, and the structural and dynamic features of inorganic compounds. Metal and non-metal substances are considered. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisites: Chemistry 211, Physics 142 or 242, and Mathematics 144 or 164.

CHE 475 (2) SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY

Discussion of chemical topics of special relevance to students and faculty. Possible topics include: statistical thermodynamics, group theory and molecular spectroscopy, enzyme kinetics, photochemistry, organometallic chemistry, organofluorine chemistry, medicinal chemistry, electrophilic and radical additions, and

mechanistic aspects of water chlorination. Offered on a Quad basis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 300 and 325 or 466 or

consent of instructor.

Other Related Electives (9 units minimum)

Students can customize their degree by taking any combination of courses from the two categories below. One or more approved off-campus environmental course(s) may fulfill part or all of this requirement.

Methodology Electives:

CHE 490 (1-3) INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY (proposed)

Authentic work experience in jobs that are chemistry oriented and which include some responsibility for decision making, problem solving, and the use of techniques, skills, and knowledge acquired in the classroom. May be repeated to a maximum of three units. Graded Credit/No Credit. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Consent of department chair and faculty advisor is required.

CHE 499 (1-3) RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

An independent investigation, under faculty supervision, of a specific problem at the frontier of a chemical field. Includes weekly discussion sessions. Open to juniors and seniors. May be repeated up to 2 units. Corequisite: Chemistry 495 or consent of instructor.

BIO 490 (1-3) INTERNSHIP IN BIOLOGY

Authentic work experience in jobs that are biologically oriented and which include some responsibility for decision making, problem solving, and the use of techniques, skills, and knowledge acquired in the classroom. May be repeated to a maximum of three units. Graded Credit/No Credit. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing. Consent of department chair and faculty advisor is required.

BIO 499 (1-3) RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY

Independent investigation, under the supervision of a member of the biology faculty. May be repeated for a total of 3 units. Offered every year. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor is required.

Public Policy and Stewardship Electives:

POL 230 (4) INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

An investigation of the structures of international relations with reference to conflict and cooperation. Topics include the national interest, alliances, the causes of war, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and international law. Offered every spring.

POL 370 (4) COMPARATIVE POLITICS

An introduction to the political processes and institutions within countries, with a focus on comparing these across regions. Topics include forms of governance, revolutions, ethnic conflict, and development. A different region of the world will be highlighted to explore these issues each year. Offered every spring.

POL 435 (4) GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

This course reviews and evaluates the evolving mechanisms for global order and justice. Primary attention is given to the United Nations system, international law, and the expansion of international regimes. Offered fall 2007.

POL 441 (4) ISSUES IN PUBLIC POLICY

A study of the policy-making process in the United States, illustrated by an in-depth study of a contemporary public policy issue. Offered every other year.

PHL 451 (3) RELIGION AND SCIENCE

A philosophical and historical examination and assessment of the interaction between scientific and religious ideas, focusing on cosmology and evolutionary thought in the last four centuries. Prerequisites: History 110, 111, and Philosophy 201.