Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CMPS-0021 Organization's ID: GAC013 Organization: ACT Education Solutions, Limited Location: Classroom-based Length: 12 weeks (60 hours) Dates Offered: 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2025 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 concepts in 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 apply the scientific method to plan and conduct scientific investigations create investigation reports following scientific and academic conventions discuss the contribution of scientific advances 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 Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from ACT Education Solutions, Limited Academic English II: Listening and Speaking (CMPS-0029) Academic English II: Reading and Writing Skills (CMPS-0028) Academic English III: Listening and Speaking Skills (CMPS-0020) Academic English III: Reading and Writing Skills (CMPS-0019) Business II: Business Studies (CMPS-0022) Business III: International Business Studies (CMPS-0016) Business, Science and Social Science I: Communication Skills (CMPS-0025) Computing I: Introduction to Computing for Academic Study (CMPS-0026) Computing I: Introduction to Computing for Academic Study (CMPS-0032) Computing II: Web Development (CMPS-0033) View All Courses Page Content