I620: Survey of Group 2 Technological

“And the sons of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do”
1 Chronicles 12:32

Group II of the Surveillance Sectors of the Issachar Data Base includes the technological sectors such as: Biotechnology (Molecular Biology, Pestilence, et al), Communications Technology, Energy, Frontiers of Science (Astrophysics, Quantum Physices, et al), Weapons Technology (Nuclear, Biological) et al.

Each class member will compile a Bullet Briefing (no longer than 5 minutes) of a topic from a selected sector within Group II (to a class of up to 12). Your Bullet Briefing will be appended to the Profile.

(3 credits)

Length of Class

This class is scheduled for 14 weeks. Login and click “Course Schedule” for start times.

Required Materials

  • Bronze Medallion Access to the Issachar Data Base (IDB)
  • PowerPoint, Impress or Equivalent (with audio capability and microphone)

Current Members

Log in to the Campus to enroll in this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Non-Members

Purchase a Koinonia Institute Membership to start this class. Each class has its own schedule and may or may not be currently available. This class usually starts twice a month.

Koinonia Institute Online offers these benefits not found in Self Study:

  • Community Learning Environment – Interact with other students studying the same material to help you learn.
  • Unit Quizzes – Take online quizzes to keep your studying on track and measure your learning.
  • Paced Learning – Online classes are paced to fit into your busy schedule and provide a focused, guided Bible study.
  • Discussion Boards – Ability to discuss studies with students and facilitators.

The weekly format of an online class is:

  1. Watch or listen to the weekly assignment from your materials (typically one hour).
  2. Go to the class forum and answer two discussion questions and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ responses.
  3. Take the quiz online. (Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching etc.)
  4. The class will end with a final exam - usually around 100 questions.
  5. Each class varies in length – 4 weeks up to 24 weeks.