2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 16, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SCI 141 - Integrated Earth Science and Biology

An interdisciplinary course for elementary education majors. Course utilizes a student-centered, hands-on approach to develop basic concepts of Earth science and biology. Emphasis is on the construction of meaningful mental models which can be applied to everyday science of biology, astronomy, meteorology and geology. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two two-hour lectures, one two-hour lab. Fulfills: GE 2, GENS; LASR. (4 cr. hr.).
Frequency code A= offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the methods earth and life scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence and employment of mathematical analysis.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of earth science and biology.
  3. Apply scientific data, concepts and models of earth science and biology to modern life.



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