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BIOL 111 Biological Science (4). F and S. Core: The Natural World. This course is a study of the biological concepts of ecology, genetics and evolution and their contribution to an understanding of the nature of living systems within the framework of a biblical worldview. An emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts to some important contemporary issues such as environmental stewardship and genetic engineering. Laboratory.

BIOL 112 Life Science for Elementary School Teachers (4). F and S. Core: The Natural World. This course is designed for students in the elementary education program. In this course students use life science concepts in an inquiry-based approach to build a biological knowledge base that is appropriate to the elementary school classroom. The course covers topics in life sciences that are recommended as teaching objectives in elementary education. These include activities studying cells, classification of living organisms, reproduction and heredity, evolution, and how life forms coexist interdependently within ecosystems. Throughout the course a perspective of respect for God's creation and Christian stewardship of the creation is presented as the purpose for investigating and learning to understand life on earth.

BIOL 115 Human Biology (4). F and S. Core: The Natural World. This is a study of the major theories of biology as applied to humans. The student is introduced to the concepts of cell, genetics, ecology, and evolution through the study of the anatomy, physiology, and development of the human body and health. Students apply these concepts to contemporary issues in human biology, society and the environment. The laboratory utilizes methods of biological investigation with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology.

BIOL 141 Cell Biology and Genetics (4). F and S. Core: The Natural World. This course studies the structures, functions, and evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells at the molecular, subcellular, and cellular level. Fundamental concepts of genetics are studied including Mendelian genetics and molecular genetics. The course introduces basic historical, philosophical, and biblical frameworks for the study of biology. Applications of course concepts to contemporary issues in biology are also considered. The laboratory consists of investigations in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics.