The goal of the science department is to prepare students to function in a society where technology and knowledge are constantly changing. Students are encouraged to become scientifically literate people who have the networking and processing skills to enable them to learn and think logically while problem solving. We also aspire to foster student’s natural curiosity and build an appreciation for our world by broadening their environmental horizons and their sense of connectedness to it.
Many areas of science are finding that great successes are the result of multi-disciplinary efforts. In today’s scientific fields, there is an increasing demand for individuals with strong interpersonal skills, technical literacy and the ability to work in collaboration with others. At Concordia we seek to equip students with the skill set to investigate their world, and process scientific information for both understanding and application. Courses are designed to create an appreciation of both the value and the limitations of science and technology in order to enhance decision-making and encourage responsible research regarding the efficient use of world resources.
The Science curriculum at Concordia introduces students to the major scientific disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences. Each of our sciences courses incorporates substantial laboratory work in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Three credits in Science are required for graduation.