Eastern College

Bio 103 Earthkeeping (4)

Basic concepts of ecology will be presented in sufficient detail to allow an examination of our environmental problems within an ecological worldview. There will be an emphasis on developing stewardship lifestyles. The laboratory will include terrestial and aquatic communities and will examine pollution abatement systems.

Bio 151-152 General Biology (4)

The course will cover the basic concepts of ecology.

Bio 205 General Biology, Elementary Education Emphasis (4)

A study of the major areas of biology that are relevant at the elementary school level. Topics to be covered include ecosystem, community and population ecology; human impact on creation.

Bio 290 Field Ecoloty: Studies in a Tropical Environment (2-3)

A course in ecology dealing with practical field experience in the tropical or subtropical environment. In 1993 this course was offered in Ecuador; in 1996 we plan to offer it in Puerto Rico.

Bio 309 Ecology (4)

The principles of ecology with some emphasis on their applications to humans. Field projects and laboratory work complement the theoretical considerations.

Bio 320 Environmental Issues (4)

This course builds upon principles established in ecology to examine specific environmental issues. Major issues related to environmental degradation will be covered, including problems of ambiguous data and management choices.

Bio 330 Special Topics: Ecology of Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey (3)

This is an elective for students interested in improving naturalist skills. This course will involve a series of all-day field trips interspersed with some lectures during the three-week May term. We will visit most major ecosystems in this region, as well as some small, but unusual ecosystems.

Bio 330 Special Topics: Medical Botany (3)

This course will look at what can be considered a providential provision of the medically-active compounds in the plants, including a survey of various approaches to health care, uses of plants, methods of evaluation, and case studies of particular plants. These case studies will help illustrate the issues of genetic variability, environmental effects on activity, tropical biodiversity and problems encountered in natural products research.

Bio 344 Comparative Molecular Investigations (3)

The course will be investigative in nature with students working in teams, dealing with specific comparative genetic research, hands-on nucleic acid analysis and computer-assisted analysis of data.

Bio 420 Interdisciplinary Studies: Environmental Regulation and Policy (3)

The course will briefly survey environmental policy in the United States and give overviews of specific critical areas, such as wetlands, coastal zones, mining, aquifer protection, environmental audits. A case study approach will be used with selected areas, and students will gather and use ecological information and relevant government regulations to create cost-effective, workable solutions.

BA 562 Biblical Faith and Economics (3)

An examination of diverse methodologies, hermeneutics, and conclusions about the meaning of biblical data for economic life today. Special attention will be given to a careful exegetical analysis of relevant biblical material.

BA 630 Special Topics: Major Economic Issues Impacting Developing Nations and Emerging Market Economics (3)

The course consists of lectures on separate topics about major economic issues concerning developing nations and emerging market economics, e.g., The Global Debt Crisis, A Critical Analysis of the Transition to Market Economies, A Comparison of Economic Reform in China and Russia, GATT, World Bank and IMF, Role of Multinationals in Developing Nations and Emerging Market Economies, World Trend of Economic Power, etc.

Econ 513 Economic Development of Developing Countries (3)

A survey of the special economic problems of developing countries, theories of economic development and methods and techniques needed to promote growth.

Econ 515 Appropriate Technology Seminar (3)

Examines a variety of appropriate technologies in relevant sectors (e.g., energy, transportation, food processing, construction and agriculture) and institutional settings (e.g., cooperatives, credit unions) in order to identify promising small business applications of those technologies within the developing world.

Econ 516 Emerging Market Economies (3)

The course discusses major economic issues concerning emerging market economies and developing nations. In the first session an overview of international economic and political relations since World War II is presented. The topics covered during the semester include: The Economic Decline of Sub-Saharan Africa, Sustainable Economic Development, Global Debt Crisis, A Critical Analysis of the Transition to Market Economies, A Comparison of Economic Reform in China and Russia, GATT, World Bank and IMF, Privatization, Role of Multinationals in Developing Nations and Emerging Market Economies, World Trend of Economic Power, etc. This course will be of interest to those students who would like to know more about the new transitional economies and/or the Global Economic Development students who desire to study specific issues in more depth than time permitted in the Economic Development course.

Econ 661 Issues in Economic Development (3)

Strategies, tools and techniques to develop and sustain community participation in urban and rural settings are studied and evaluated. Emphasis on the two-thirds world and inner city. Some historical U.S. issues are raised. Also includes modules on fund raising, models of leadership, women in leadership, and ethics.

Inst. 630 Urban Design and Economic Development (3)

Examines the relationship of the physical environment and patterns to the quality of life and community in the city.

Inst. 664 Christian Mission and Social Transformation (3)

Designed to provide a theological framework for the understanding of the relationship between Christian mission and the processes of social transformation. Explores biblical models and paradigms, as well as historical examples of how Christian mission has generated social change and how missionaries have interpreted it. Special attention on contemporary approaches to development, revolution and liberation. Includes field visits to churches and agencies involved in mission within situations of social change.

Rel 400/Interdisciplinary Studies 480 Environmental Theology and Ethics (3)

Foundational ideas of Christian thought--God as creator, reconciler and redeemer; the human as the image of God; and the earth as the theater of redemptive history--and biblical themes are examined for use in constructing a theology and ethics of the environment. Ethical issues raised by population growth, resource depletion, environmental degradation and runaway technology will be considered in the light of a well-ordered Christian theology. The viability and validity of a Christian environmental ethic will be contrasted and defended against alternative environmental ethical perspectives and contemporary deformations of Christian thought.

Interdisciplinary Studies 480 Faces of Poverty (3)

This course provides students with a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural exploration of the causes, manifestations and possible solutions for global poverty. Beginning with a historical/political overview, the course proceeds to explore the "faces" of poverty in light of anthropological, theological, literary, economic and ethical perspectives. Our understanding is that "faces" has two meanings in this context: (1) the human face--often ignored in the recitation of poverty statistics; and (2) the diverse portraits of poverty that emerge from the insights and methodologies of various disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore personal and communal avenues of response to this critical global issue.

Youth Ministry 203 Youth Ministry in the Wilderness (3)

This course will explore the value and rationale for youth ministry in the context of wilderness camping. Special emphasis will be placed on the logistics of group camping in the wilderness setting, and how to plan and execute such a trip.