Artificial Intelligence. Concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence, representation, search strategies, control, com- munication and perception, and applications. Research Seminar................................................................. 1-3 Special studies in computer science. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent.
Education
A Division of the School of Education
CSCI 480
Faculty Chair: ....................................................................... June Hetzel, Ph.D. Professors: ..................................................................... Hetzel, Sibold Associate Professors: ...................Johnson, Menjares, O’Quinn, ........................................................ Soto-Hinman, Stranske, Walters Assistant Professors: ......................................LaBarbera, D. Taylor Mission & Learning Outcomes The mission of the School of Education is “to equip Christian educators to impact public, private, mission, and homeschools through biblically-centered education, scholarship, and service.” The vision of the School of Education is “to equip a generation of influential educators, focused on God’s calling, devoting their strengths, gifts, and scholarship, to meet the needs of diverse students and to advance the Kingdom of God.” Biola University offers high quality undergraduate teacher prepa- ration programs. Students participate in a broad general educa- tion program, thorough subject matter competence sequences, and challenging classroom observation and participation experi- ences. These programs provide a distinct foundation for profes- sional careers in education. In addition, Biola’s undergraduate 30-unit biblical studies and the- ology requirement, with its emphasis upon Scriptural knowledge and the dynamic integration of biblical and academic thought, provides a strong foundation for service in public, private, mission and home schools.
The learning outcomes for Biola’s Liberal Studies majors are to:
1. Gain a strong foundational knowledge and understand- ing of subject matter content that is characteristic of an educated person.
2. Incorporate this learning with Christian beliefs to facilitate integration of personal faith and intellectual learning.
3. Develop thinking and intellectual skills such as: historical consciousness, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, under- standing numerical data, aesthetic valuing and ethical awareness.
4. Develop oral and written communication skills that enable effective work within a global society.
5. Prepare students to analyze situations; synthesize informa- tion from multiple sources; make decisions on rational bases; communicate skillfully; appreciate diverse perspec-
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