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An introduction to ecological concepts — with attention to stewardship of natural resources from a Christian perspective.
BIO 345 introduces students to the fundamental concepts of ecology — populations, communities, ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and the interactions that knit them together. The course works through these concepts with a sustained emphasis on stewardship of natural resources from a Christian perspective.
Lab work pairs with the lecture material, and field trips may be required at the student's expense — because ecology is a discipline that doesn't fully come together in a classroom.
Examine Populations and Communities
Trace how populations grow, interact, and form ecological communities.
Study Ecosystem Function
Work through energy flow, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem dynamics.
Apply Field Methods
Use ecological sampling and observation techniques in the field.
Engage Christian Stewardship
Address resource stewardship and environmental responsibility from a Christian perspective.
Connect Ecology to Real Issues
Apply ecological understanding to contemporary environmental challenges.
A Biblical Worldview treats humans as stewards of creation — meaning ecology isn't a peripheral subject. BIO 345 works through the field's core concepts with that conviction explicit: studying ecological systems carefully is part of taking the stewardship calling seriously, not separate from it.
BIO 345 brings ecological literacy and Christian stewardship together. Explore the programs that include it.
