Elem Sci Content I

Catalog description

Introduction to the nature of science and technology with an emphasis on concepts in biology and engineering. Designed to meet the competency requirements for teacher licensure in elementary education. Topics include the structure and organization of life (from molecules to organisms), ecosystems, heredity, evolution, engineering design, and links among engineering, technology, science, and society. Integration of the Christian faith and the life sciences and technology will also be emphasized. Lab and lecture are combined into two 2-hour class sessions per week. Elementary Education majors only. Meets the Natural Science with lab requirement of the Core Curriculum. An additional fee may be associated with this course.