PHSC 210 - Elements of Earth Science

PHSC 210 Discussion Board Forums (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences and are designed to help the student evaluate earth science via the grid of biblical revelation. The student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be at least 350 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words and add substantially to the conversation. All posts must adhere to current APA format.

PHSC 210 Kaltura Video Assignments (6)

The student will complete a Kaltura Video Assignment requiring the answering multiple choice questions related to the video presentation. These videos feature Dr. Steve Austin, world-renowned creation geologist discussing earthquakes, landslides and megafloods.

PHSC 210 Presentations Assignments (8)

The student will complete various online exercises answering multiple choice and/or true/false questions related to the Presentations found in the Reading and Study Folder. The content of these presentations support the textbook readings for that module and the assignments will reinforce what is read in the course textbook.

PHSC 210 Spiritual Checks (2)

The student will offer a self-assessment of the spiritual state twice during the course and offer any prayer requests / praise reports. This assignment is intended to help the instructor maintain awareness of the student’s spiritual health during the course.

PHSC 210 Comparative Essay

The student will choose a historical geology topic from a list provided by the instructor and produce a comparative essay in which young-earth and old-earth implications are compared and contrasted. This paper must follow current APA formatting rules. The student is expected to adequately research the chosen topic and provide bibliographic reference to at least 4 scholarly sources (2 old-earth geology references and 2 young-earth geology references) in addition to the course textbook and the Bible. The paper must be 1,000–1,500 words.

PHSC 210 Quizzes (8)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module/week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions. Some quizzes contain an essay question. Quizzes have a 1-hour time limit.