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examine biological, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial perspectives of our growth and maturation from conception to old age. The student will utilize research, observation, interviews, field work, and self-evaluation to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their own experience as a person in relationship with God, others, and creation. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as EDU 201)
202 Educational Psychology: The Nurture of Students
This course answers the epistemological question: How does a student know? Views of motivation, behavior, classroom management, and learning that emerge from or are in harmony with the Bible are explored. Special emphasis is placed on a biblical approach both to knowing and to truth, as personified in Jesus Christ. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 credits) (Cross- listed EDU 202)
General Science (SCI)
113 Concepts of Physical Science
This course provides an introductory survey of the physical sciences with particular emphasis on topics from chemistry and physics. The history of and methods used in the physical sciences are studied. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 102 or a higher-level mathematics course. Not open to majors requiring courses in chemistry or physics. (3 credits + 1 credit lab)
114 Concepts of Earth Science
This course is a survey of minerals, rocks, historical geology, landforms, weather patterns and climates, freshwater systems and oceanography, the solar system and galaxies. Emphasis is placed on the stewardship and development of creation resources. Field trips. (3 credits + 1 credit lab)
Social Science (SSC)
201 Social Science Research
In this course the students are introduced to the basic concepts and techniques that are used in Social Science Research. This course covers scientific inquiry and research design, quantitative and qualitative data gathering, mixed methods design and analysis. Special emphasis is placed on ethical issues in research. (3 credits)
Sociology (SOC)
101 Principles of Sociology
This course focuses on the importance of Christian involvement in sociology and how this relates to the three major areas of the field: social interaction, social concerns, and social institutions. In-class and out-of-class research projects are included in order to provide the beginning student exposure to important methodological tools. (3 credits)
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