Dordt College

Enst 151 Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)

An introduction to contemporary environmental studies, emphasizing class discussion of relationships between human population, resource use, and pollution, in the light of biblical teaching about environmental stewardship.

Bio 115 General Botany (4)

An introductory study of the anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and ecological importance of major plant groups. Three lectures and one laboratory period of three hours per week.

Bio 122 General Zoology (4)

A study of the anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, and economic importance of the invertebrate and chordate animals. Three lectures and one laboratory period of three hours per week.

Bio 200 Principles of Ecology and Field Biology (3)

An introduction to ecological studies including topics in ecosystem and community structure, nutrient cycling, energy flow, limiting factors, and population interrelationships. The laboratory will emphasize study of local flora and fauna via field work. At least two Saturday field trips. Two lectures and one laboratory period per week or three lectures per week. Prerequisite: one year of college biology

Che 101 General Chemistry (4)

A course in the basic concepts of general chemistry. Atomic structures and chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical reactions, solutions, rates of reactions and equilibria, acids and bases, and oxidation reactions will be studied. Three lectures and one laboratory period of three hours per week. The laboratory will be the same as Chemistry 103.

Che 102 Organic and Biological Chemistry (4)

A continuation of Chemistry 101. Organic molecules and their functional groups, biomolecules and their function in living cells will be studied. Three lectures and one laboratory period of three hours per week. The laboratory will include experiments in organic and biological chemistry.

Che 103 General and Analytical Chemistry (4)

A course in the fundamental principles of chemistry. The laboratory consists of problems in quantitative analysis with both wet procedures and elementary instrumental procedures used. The intent of the laboratory part of the course is to prepare students who will either take more chemistry courses or upon completion of the course will work in a laboratory where analytical techniques are required. Three lectures and one laboratory period of three hours per week.

Che 104 General and Analytical Chemistry (4)

A continuation of Chemistry 103.

Eco 202 Principals of Economics: Micro (3)

The study of allocation of scarce resources at the level of the individual, the household, and the firm. Included are human motivation and preferences, the market, the function of prices, supply, demand, perfect and imperfect competition, selected policy questions. Also studied are Christian views on the nature of humanity, human motivation, and the market.

Eco 333 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment (3)

A study of economic aspects of Christian stewardship in relation to the environment and use of natural resources. Major topics include biblical norms on creation, property rights, economic justice, the economic dimensions of current environmental problems and trends in resource use, institutions and social structures that affect environmental policy, economic theories related to resource use and environmental quality, and evaluation of current and proposed policies from a Christian point of view. Prerequisite: Economics 202 or permission of instructor.

Phi 333 Philosophy of the Environment (3)

A historical and systematic study of the structure and normed character of the various relationships between human beings and their environment. Prerequisites: Philosophy 201; junior or senior standing

Pol Sci 212 American National Politics (3)

A general introduction to the American political process--its foundations, external influences, institutions, political actors, and policy output.

Pol Sci 222 Public Policy (3)

This course provides a general introduction to the public policy process in the United States, including an exploration of the socio-economic and cultural context, the defining characteristics of the political system, and various phases in the policy process. Special attention is given to selected policy issues.

Electives

Bio 204 Environmental Biology (3)

A second level ecology course emphasizing population ecology and parameters that are involved in endangered and threatened species. This will be studied in the context of Christian environmental stewardship principles. The class will meet in seminar/discussion format.
Prerequisite: Biology 200.

Eng 390 Technology and Society (3)

An examination and critique of the relationship of technology to other areas of Western society. During the first half of the course a Christian philosophy of technology is carefully studied and application is made to such problems as the role of the computer, technocracy, appropriate technology, and the historical two-cultures dualism. During the second half, the course focuses on the question of engineering ethics, with particular emphasis on questions of safety and risk, professional responsibility and authority, whistleblowing, responsible salary structures, and morality in career choice. This course requires the student to write and orally present a significant research paper. Prerequisites: Philosophy 201, junior or senior standing.

Geo 110 The Earth: Geology and Oceanography (3)

A descriptive survey of the Earth as a planet. Designed primarily for science majors, the primary emphasis is on basic concepts of geology and oceanography. Special attention is given to Earth's crust, submarine geology, plate tectonics, and interior structure. The history of planet Earth is discussed in Christian perspective. This course may not be used to meet the two-semester science requirement.

Mat 107 Elementary Statistics (3)

An elementary course in statistical techniques and methods and their application to a variety of fields.

Pol Sci 233 Comparative Government and Policy (3)

An introduction to the politics and government of Western Europe and the Soviet Union with an emphasis on the relationship between the political culture, the political system, and policy output. Consideration is given to consociational democracy as an alternative to the majoritarian model, and its effects on public policy.

Pol Sci 322 American Constitutional Law (3)

The American Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. An analysis of leading cases contributing to an understanding of both the historical development of constitutional law and the recent developments in constitutional law in reference to civil liberties.