Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CMPS-0021 Version: 5 Organization's ID: GAC013 Organization: ACT Education Solutions, Limited Location: Classroom-based Length: 60 hours Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 8/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 3/1/2019 - 7/31/2022 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2018 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic laws, theories and principles of contemporary science. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical development of scientific ideas, and apply that knowledge to differentiate between the different areas of science Discuss the contribution of scientific advances Apply the scientific method to plan and conduct scientific investigations Create investigation reports following scientific and academic conventions Demonstrate knowledge of scientific concepts and terminology from the different areas of science Demonstrate familiarity with and ability to use scientific language, units and notation correctly General Topics: Science in everyday life History of science Science at work - Charles Darwin Scientific method Skills needed by modern scientists Characteristics of a good scientist Scientific communication Scientific units Scientific notation Biology Chemistry Physics Earth sciences Environmental science Nuclear waste Greenhouse gases Water pollution Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Laboratory Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Quizzes Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from ACT Education Solutions, Limited View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content