Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

Through a comparative inquiry into the texts of Confucius, the biblical Proverbs, and the gospel of Matthew, students will gain fresh insight into the core values of Chinese culture. While expanding the students’ vocabulary and grammatical structures, this course will also help them increase proficiency in formal written Mandarin, as well as improve their ability in critical reading and writing.

This course considers modern concepts in the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry. Investigated topics include: stoichiometry, and chemical calculations, nature of solutions, acids and bases, and oxidation/reduction reactions, the gas laws, thermochemistry, the periodic table, bonding, molecular structure and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

This course will explore the principles of successful financial management and will target various aspects of managing an organization financially. The focus of the course is on application of ​financial concepts ​in three key areas of financial management: ​financing a business, making capital investment decisions, and managing the financial aspects of an organization's operations in a way that adds economic value.

An introduction to global business practices. A survey of governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems—Japan, Europe, Pacific Rim, Rhine countries, etc. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides the students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of business concepts.

An exploration of various practical applications of biology in environmental management, monitoring, and remediation. Topics include many important areas of concern such as wildlife management, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, water and air pollution, and protection of endangered ecosystems. Various biological approaches to these are considered, such as population modelling, ecophysiology, microbiology techniques, biomonitoring, ecosystem health, and biodiversity inventories. The implications of environmental ethics and the role of Christian environmental stewardship are discussed.

Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

A field course focusing on the systematics and ecology of tropical coral reef organisms. Plants, animals, and physical factors of a fringing coral reef are examined through snorkeling excursions and laboratory studies. One species is chosen for a detailed research project. Includes field course work in Hawaii.

A study of the ecological relationships of marine life in several major habitat types. Emphasis is on productivity, food webs, nutrient cycling, and community ecology. Ecosystem parameters are investigated through field and laboratory studies. Part of coursework takes place in the Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands, and/or Vancouver Island.

Providing a deeper insight into mechanisms underlying a broad range of physiological phenomena, this course emphasizes the integration of the homeostatic mechanisms involving the various organ systems.