Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CMPS-0015 Version: 5 Organization's ID: GAC023 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 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 General Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for the student to demonstrate a sound understanding of the laws, theories and principles of biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science and Earth sciences. Learning Outcomes: Explain how applications of chemistry affect the environment Collaboratively plan and implement a scientific investigation following scientific and academic conventions Describe the main components of an ecosystem and the main processes that take place in it Identify and describe the physical, chemical and biological features of the local environment Demonstrate an understanding of wave motion Create a written report following scientific and academic conventions using Internet research Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major biological concepts and ideas Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure, the changes it can undergo and the use of the Periodic Table General Topics: The history, nature and practice of biology Biology in everyday life Biology in practice - photosynthesis Classification systems Microbial life Plants and fungi Animal diversity Biosphere Aquatic ecosystems Terrestrial ecosystems Food chains and food webs Material cycling in ecosystems Rocks Soils Soil erosion Elements, compounds and mixtures Symbols Atomic structure The Periodic Table Ions Chemical names and formulas Chemical reactions Water chemistry The atmosphere Green chemistry Wave motion Sound Light and color The Typhoon Game Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Case Studies 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