Malone College

Biol 350 Tropical Ecology (4)

An adventure in tropical ecology in Costa Rica. A cross-cultural experience considering the flora and fauna of the tropics and the ecology of the tropical rain forest. Typically offered during the first three weeks of May. Thre are no prerequisites for students to take this course and it is open to students from any field of study (natural science, social science, humanities, and professions). It is an upper division course so typically students who are junior or senior standing participate.

Biol 1381 General Ecology (4)

A study of the relationships between plants and animals and their environment. Involves field survey, field trips and some statistical treatment of data. Prerequisites for the course included Biol 1100 Biological Principles and Math 130 Intermediate Algebra. It is taught on an every other year basis and is open to any students who meet the prerequisites.

Econ 413 World System (3)

An investigation of models intend to understand technological and economic development in selected countries of the world. Evaluating the roles of government and the private sector as a means of promoting modernization. Issues related to population growth, resource consumption, and environmental degradation are considered in light of theories of development and social change. There are no prerequisites for taking this course.

Nurs 411 Caring: Wholeness in Community (4)

Applies the nursing process to clients with emotional and preventive health care needs. Emphasizes mental health/illness from psychobiological, social, behavioral, cognitive and spiritual perspectives. Addresses the health care needs of individuals, families and communities from the perspective of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention. Theories pertaining to psychiatry, family and community are presented. Prerequisites include fourth year standing in the nursing program. The course is available only to those students majoring in nursing.

Pol 315 Global Issues (3)

This course focuses on economic, social and political issues confronting our world. Environmental quality and the viability of human life in the future are central themes. There are no prerequisites for juniors or seniors to take the course. The course is required for students majoring in International Affairs.

Soc 202 Problems in Society (3)

This course considers the nature and treatment of social problems such as race, population, crime, mental illness. One week is spent on each of the following topics: population growth, environmental issues, and resource consumption. This is a lower division course which is required for students majoring in Law & Society or Urban Studies.

Soc 373 Urban Studies (3)

The course makes a comparison of American cities with major urban centers in others parts of the globe and an emphasis on social and political issues, interwoven with historical themes. The concepts of environmental impact, population changes, and resource utilization are integrated throughout the course. This is an upper division course required for students majoring in International Affairs, Law & Society or Urban Studies.

SoSc 215 Understanding the Social Sciences (3)

A study of the theories, concepts and methods used by the disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology to understanding and interpret the social reality of our diverse and interrelated world. This course acquaints the student with the scientific method as it is utilized by various social science disciplines in their efforts to better understand human life and culture. One week is spent discussing population changes and two weeks are spent considering the political economy of resource utilization and the environment. This course is a General Education requirement for all students.

Theo 410 Faith and Personal Ethics (3)

This course is both a study of significant ethical theories and the factors involved in ethical decision making as well as a study of several contemporary ethical issues from a Christian perspective. Issues of population growth and environmental degradation are discussed over a two-week period. This is a General Education course required of all students (junior or senior level).