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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of the issues surrounding environmental sustainability and stewardship. Ethics, economics and public policy are examined as they relate to resource use, population growth, food production, pollution, biodiversity protection, and energy. Central to the discussion are Judeo-Christian perspectives on environmental stewardship as they pertain to responsible/sustainable living. Prerequisite: BIOL 160, BIOL 161, and BIOL 162.
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3.00 Credits
Three-week natural history travel courses offered in January or May. Courses in recent years included Desert Ecology of South Western United States, Natural History of New Zealand, and Tropical Forest Ecology of Panama. Each on-site course will emphasize field identification, natural history, and ecology of the local bird, mammal, reptile, invertebrate, and plant species within the context of their local ecosystem. Prerequisite: BIOL 262 or Instructor¿s consent.
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3.00 Credits
A three-week, on-site, intensive examination of tropical ecosystems including their structure, function, biodiversity, conservation, and stewardship. Identification of the local flora and fauna will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BIOL 262.
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0.10 - 6.00 Credits
This course is used to accept Biology credit from external institution.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of animal development, with major emphasis on vertebrate embryology. Additional topics: growth, differentiation, and metamorphosis. Two lectures and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 260.
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0.00 Credits
Lab: Developmental Biology. Must accompany BIOL 313.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar course contrasting Judeo-Christian and Humanistic views of environmental ethics. Emphasis will be placed on developing an individual ethic within a Biblical framework of stewardship. Issues will include pollution, resource use, human population, and the connection of environmental stewardship with issues of justice in developing countries. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement.
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes a Christian perspective on ethical issues related to the biology of living organisms. Exploring concerns related to the development and use of biotechnology for both individual persons and for society at large will be the focus of the course. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Ethics in the Modern World requirement.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of the fungi-emphasizing identification of local species, classification, biological, and economic importance. Three lectures and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 162. (Alternate years, offered 2010¿2011)
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0.00 Credits
Lab: Mycology
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