Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CMPS-0015
Organization's ID:
GAC023
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced, 12 weeks (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 science education
Description

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:

  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major biological concepts and ideas
  • 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 atomic structure, the changes it can undergo and the use of the periodic table
  • explain how applications of chemistry affect the environment
  • demonstrate an understanding of wave motion
  • collaboratively plan and implement a scientific investigation following scientific and academic conventions
  • create a written report following scientific and academic conventions using internet research.

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

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

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials