17 courses with the subject SCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SCI 131The Physical Environment3
A course in which students consider their role with respect to the environment as individuals, as a local community, as Christians, and as members of the global community. Starting locally and ending globally, the students address the management and stewardship of energy, land, soil, and water resources; issues related to air pollution, solid waste management, and hazardous materials; and ecological and environmental principles and their applications on a macroscopic scale. Second semester.
A study of the nature of science and its philosophical foundations through an exploration of the progression of scientific theories. Special emphasis is given to developing scientific literacy. Both semesters.
A study of selected mathematical and scientific topics that expand a student’s understanding of the nature and scope of mathematics, engage a student in an evaluation of the philosophical foundation of science, and compel a student to think biblically about science and mathematics. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Crosslisted with MAT 211.
A course that introduces Newtonian mechanics, including one- and two-dimensional kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, and rotational motion. Lab course. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes MAT 241 (may be taken concurrently).
A study of electricity and magnetism, including electric charge and field, Gauss’ Law, circuits, induction, and Maxwell’s Equations. Lab course. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes MAT 241 & SCI 231.
A conceptual study of physics and chemistry, including principles of motion, energy, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and atomic theory and structure. Either semester.
An examination of the Earth’s geologic processes and resulting physical features. Specific attention is given to mineralogy, petrology, diastrophism, and stratigraphy, as well as modern geologic theories. Either semester.
A study of the scientific principles and sociological issues related to environmental science. Emphasis is placed on relationships between human activity and the environment. Either semester.
A course that examines the interconnectedness of the five Earth systems-lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, exosphere, and biosphere. Either semester.
A quantitative and conceptual study of inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, solutions, acids and bases, salts, equations, chemical arithmetic, and chemical reactions and energy transfer. Either semester.
A study of the cellular structures and chemical processes that control the growth and development of organisms. Emphasis is placed on the defining characteristics of living organisms and genetics as they apply to the human body. Either semester.
A study of the interaction between organisms and their environments. The course explores evolutionary explanations for the diversity of life on Earth and the adaptations of organisms to environmental changes. Either semester.
