1. Good Morning! BIO 100 Principles of Biology John E.Silvius Professor of Biology Cedarville College Your Syllabus may be obtained at the front or rear of the room BIO 100 Principles of Biology John E.Silvius Professor of Biology Cedarville College Your Syllabus may be obtained at the front or rear of the room

2. Focus for Today: Course Objectives -- How to achieve them Significance of Biology in Liberal Arts College

3. Biology, of all the sciences, has the greatest potential for making major advances in aid of humanity; at the same time, most problems facing society today are either biological or have large biological components. Amer. Institute of Biological Sciences IF THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE, BIOLOGICAL LITERACY IS IMPORTANT. Biological Literacy: The quality of being able to understand biological concepts; and, make moral / ethical judgements and solve real-world problems involving biological issues

4. Biological Literacy -- four learning domains: KNOWLEDGE -- major principles, concepts of biology Developing biological literacy: “moving upward” through a series of levels of understanding

5. KNOWLEDGE -- major principles, concepts of biology

6. Biological Literacy -- four learning domains: KNOWLEDGE -- major principles, concepts of biology SKILLS -- observing, listening, communicating, etc. ATTITUDES -- toward biology, professor, peers, God... VALUES -- regard for life, my body, God’s creation

7. BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT -- IN FOUR AREAS: 1. Knowing Yourself -- “Why I am the way I am”

8. BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT -- IN FOUR AREAS: 1. Knowing Yourself -- “Why I am the way I am” Natural Sciences (e.g. biology) Body Human Sciences (Humanities) Soul Theological Sciences (e.g. syst. Theol.) Spirit Three Dimensions:

9. Spirit BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT -- IN FOUR AREAS: 1. Knowing Yourself -- three dimensions in one person Body Soul BIOLOG Y

10. BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT 2. Knowing your World Awareness of Rhythm, Balance, Beauty

11. 3. Knowing God Responsibility -- Stewardship of our bodies, and creation Biology expands our view of the Creator -- Reverence “power and attributes of God can be seen through what He has made.” (Rom 1:20)

12. BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT 4. Knowing your Profession : Current issues go beyond BIOLOGY Saving Tropical Forests Depression: Biochemical Abnormality or Spiritual Backsliding Depression: Biochemical Abnormality or Spiritual Backsliding Genetic Screening Raises Questions for Employers and Insurers Genetic Screening Raises Questions for Employers and Insurers Creating a ‘Living Computer’

13. BIOLOGY IS RELEVANT Natural Sciences (e.g. biology) Body Human Sciences (Humanities) Soul Theological Sciences (e.g. syst. Theol.) Spirit 4. Knowing your Profession : > we are all “science majors”