Investigating the Natural World
Area of Inquiry
Not majoring in science? No problem, BCES has a variety of courses designed to introduce you to the world of science and help satisfy the Investigating the Natural World Area of Inquiry (AINW) within CNU’s Liberal Learning Curriculum.
Biology Courses
Explore the biological concepts of ecology, genetics, evolution, and biological diversity.
Examine energy metabolism, cell biology, biotechnology, plant biology, and animal biology.
Discover the process of scientific inquiry and its impacts on society through the lens of botany.
Discover the process of scientific inquiry and its impacts on society through the lens of medicine and human health.
Discover the process of scientific inquiry and its impacts on society through the lens of ecosystems and the environment.
Put the concepts of biology into practice with this laboratory course designed to pair with BIOL 107, 108, 111, 113, or 115.
Chemistry Courses
Investigate the fundamentals of general and inorganic chemistry.
Develop experimental techniques as you put the concepts of chemistry into practice.
Examine fundamental concepts of chemistry as they apply to issues facing society. The theme of the course is selected by the instructor, with previous themes including the environment, chemistry of wilderness survival, and the history of chemistry and medicine (as a May term study abroad experience).