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4.00 Credits
Permits the student to gain understanding of the important issues related to worldwide limited energy and physical resources in conjunction with the world's growing population. Also considered will be various energy resources and their supply, use, and conservation. The student will learn how to use the World Wide Web to find information from various locations to supplement text material.
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4.00 Credits
Covers scientific topics drawn from current news headlines. Subjects include ingredients and preservatives in food, nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and nuclear and toxic waste disposal. The class also discusses the steps from basic research to consumption of pharmaceuticals and how to evaluate the legitimacy of a scientific Web site. Students will use the Internet and more traditional media to research class content. Demonstrations and laboratory activities will be included.
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3.00 Credits
A study of biological concepts including the chemistry of life, principles of inheritance, evolutionary theories, biological organization of various organisms, and relationships between organisms and their environment. Issues related to current advances in biotechnology and medicine are also considered. The process of scientific inquiry is emphasized and practiced in both the lecture and laboratory. Fee charged.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to convey the nature of matter and methods of study in the physical sciences and to study physical science concepts; issues and values related to the well being of individuals, society and the environment are considered. Fee charged.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Environmental Science and the scope of environmental problems facing the world. The course focuses on the rapidly increasing rate at which these problems are occurring and the changes they are setting in motion in the biosphere and the interconnectedness of humans in the world ecosystem. This course can be used for the General Education laboratory science curriculum requirement. Fee charged. Material from Rachel Carson, Paul Hawken and the Creation Care document published by Compassionate Ministries division are all used.
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3.00 Credits
A hands-on introduction to computer-based measurements, automation, and graphical programming for the sciences. The LabVIEW graphical programming environment will be introduced and used to write software applications that collect, display and analyze experimental data. Automated experiments in the areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be designed and implemented. Topics such as sensors, signals, data acquisition, error analysis, and noise will be explored. The use of standard office spreadsheet, word-processing, and presentation software for scientific data analysis and reporting will also be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Covers earth processes and their effects on the materials, structure, and morphology of the earth's crust. Laboratory includes field work, study of rocks, minerals, models, topographic and aerial photographs. Available by distance learning. Fee charged.
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3.00 Credits
Covers topics of geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography. Suitable for elementary or secondary education majors and for general education. Lab activities related to each major topic are included. Fee charged.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to themes in the natural sciences that have significantly impacted our world. Among the themes discussed are: relativity, modern cosmology, evolutionary thought, biotechnology, advances in modern medicine, biodiversity, and the use of natural resources. Scientific discoveries will be approached with both a historical perspective and a consideration of current and future applications. Interactions of scientific thought and the Christian worldview are considered.
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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