Science - Theological Research Institute
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Self-study, self-paced.
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: fully grasp the subjects at hand and learn how to implement their studies into everyday personal and professional living; define and identify facts, explanations, and opinions; explain how scientific questions are answered using the scientific method; describe the characteristics of a good hypothesis; identify and explain the steps required to test a hypothesis; distinguish between correlation and causation; explain how observations and experiments are used to answer specific questions; define the terms theory and law as they used in science; describe the three essential theories of Earth science – the theory of evolution, the theory of plate tectonics, and the theory of climate change; and explain how the scientific community self-regulates and supports research.
This course focuses on scientific investigations, methods, observations, and communication, along with common tools and methods used for understanding Earth and its environments. Minerals and rocks that make up the Earth's crust, Earth's features, identification, and uniqueness as a planet are also covered in this course. Students will also examine continental drift, seafloor spreading, plate tectonic movement, plate boundaries, landforms, volcanic activity, earthquakes, and mountains resulting from plate tectonic processes, as well as surface processes that create and modify landforms. The course also explores water on earth, covering its distribution, states, and the processes involving Earth’s water. Students will learn how features and processes of the atmosphere determine weather and climate, how life is supported on planet Earth, and how Earth scientists learn about Earth's past as well as Earth’s history. The course continues with human dependence on natural resources for energy and materials, the effects of human overpopulation and overconsumption on Earth's systems. It concludes with introducing the objects of our solar system and explorations beyond our solar system.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Science or Earth Science (5/21).
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: articulate how a life course perspective matters with regard to aging; explain the need for research on aging and how this research is conducted; interpret and use demographic data to measure aging in populations; relate to older populations with an improved understanding of the meaning of aging in multiple domains; identify ways that family members can engage in a helpful manner with elderly family members; and analyze the financial challenges associated with aging and retirement and suggest ways to navigate these challenges more effectively.
This course approaches the study of aging from a multidisciplinary perspective that includes psychological and social aspects on the process of aging. As the lifespan of many has increased, there is a need to better understand and engage with the complexity that is involved in becoming older human beings. Instruction is provided through readings, writing assignments, and a final exam.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Healthcare Management (7/22).
Self study, self-paced.
October 2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: define the fundamentals of biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography; critically evaluate current research in one or more subfields of oceanography relevant to a selected research specialty; describe the physical properties of ocean waters; define concepts like stability and potential density; describe general oceanic circulation; evaluate driving forces and mechanisms of different types of circulation; and identify where in the world oceans bottom water is formed and where upwelling occurs.
This course introduces students to physical processes that occur in oceans in such a way that they can explain both the conceptual physical principles and at the larger scale how these fit into the earth as a system. Basic equations that describe the principles upon which physical oceanography is based are examined and applied to principles related to waves, tides, currents, and the large-scale ocean circulation.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in General Science, Biology, Oceanography, Marine Science, or Atmospheric Science (10/20).
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: explain a variety of important principles and ethical theories that impact the healthcare industry; describe the role religious ethics play in the field of healthcare and compare it to legal and ethical issues; differentiate how each ethical decision varies based on specific circumstances; articulate how ethical beliefs play a role in our legal system and the importance of keeping patients safe and making sure they have their rights protected; analyze how ethical issues and ethical misconduct can have severe consequences in the healthcare field at large; and respond thoughtfully to legal and ethical issues and how to address them appropriately in healthcare settings.
This course focuses on the legal and ethical issues that arise for healthcare workers in the modern era and covers various types of ethical dilemmas, differentiating between legal, religious, and situational ethics. Other topics include past ethical issues to learn from and improve moving forward with the future of the healthcare system, ethics in the legal system and how it continues to grow and change in countless areas. This includes government ethics, organizational ethics, healthcare ethics, and the healthcare committee. This course is taught with the purpose of helping students become healthcare professionals with a strong ethical understanding and ability to craft solutions.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Healthcare Management (7/22).
Self-study, self-paced.
August 2021 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: identify the skills and knowledge to be a successful nursing home administrator; explain the different laws and data that pertain to a nursing home administrator; hire, train, maintain, and discipline staff; analyze case studies and use practicality to lead as a nursing facility administrator; and differentiate the types of roles and responsibilities of an administrator and how to fulfill those roles efficiently.
This course provides crucial information needed to work as a nursing home administrator or to obtain a license for a nursing home and necessary regulations to be a successful nursing home administrator. Focusing on managerial skills and how they will conduct, think, and innovate in their position is a hallmark of the class. Going through the team and employees’ role to help better understand the system and how to lead effectively provides the course’s cornerstone.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Management, or Healthcare Management (7/22).
