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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Courses Offered In ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Physics

  • This engaging course provides you a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, Equilibrium and Linear Motion, Newton's Laws of Motion and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses.

  • 6 Credits

  • Human Anatomy

  • This course builds upon the clear and concise explanations of Human Anatomy. It helps you to understand how anatomical structure relates to function of the Body.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Biology

  • With the amount of information in biology growing constantly, it is a challenge for you to develop a sense of scientific literacy and to become educated consumers. This course helps you manage a wealth of scientific information in a manner that is both meaningful and long-lasting.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Biochemistry

  • This course focuses on the basic principles of biochemistry. It reflects upon the recent changes in this dynamic discipline of biochemistry and reflects how this field has helped the biochemists to improve the environment.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Ecology

  • This course explains the basic principles of ecology. The course contains current ecological topics; and the current subfields of ecology; and new in-text features to encourage you to interpret the ecological data, research, and models used throughout the course.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Chemistry

  • This course gives you the background (and confidence) you need in chemistry. The course focuses on the most important topics, and teaches the problem-solving skills that you need.

  • 6 Credits

  • Basic Human Physiology

  • This course progresses from the important overview relationships of organ system physiology down to the tissue, cellular, and subcellular level. This course will teach you on how you can trace arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations.

  • 6 Credits

  • Basics of Environmental Science

  • This course reflects on the changing environmental scene worldwide, with a wide range of viewpoints and information from the latest sources. This course places new emphasis on issues such as emerging diseases like avian flu; the 4th World Water Forum; and the “gene revolution”.

  • 6 Credits

  • Principles of Chemistry

  • Chemistry is the science of composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems. This course discusses the fundamentals of chemistry along with basic underlying principles of chemistry; these topics include Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Chemical Reactions, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonds, and Nuclear Chemistry.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry

  • Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds other than simple salts such as carbonates, oxides, and carbides. This course encompasses topics such as Introduction to Organic Compounds, Reactions of Alcohols, Amines, Ethers, And Epoxides, and Carbonyl Compounds.

  • 6 Credits

  • Chemistry and Society

  • In this course, You will explore chemistry with an approach that shows the ways in which chemistry impacts Your life every day. The topics that will be examined will demonstrate the ways in which chemists look at the world, learn from them, and then come up with solutions to problems.

  • 6 Credits

  • Principles of Biochemistry

  • Biochemistry deals with the chemistry of biological transformations in the cell. This course deals with a general treatment of various areas of modern biochemistry including molecular basis of genetic and developmental processes, cellular mechanisms and intermediary metabolism.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Ecology

  • Ecology is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment in a hierarchy of levels of organization: individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. This course provides a comprehensive survey of The Organism in Its Environment, Population Interactions, Ecological Genetics and the Ecosystem.

  • 6 Credits

  • Chemistry and Environment

  • This course covers topics that would help you to understand how chemists utilize various concepts in chemistry to influence the environment around us. The topics include Air Resources, Material Resources, Energy Resources of Carbon and Synthetic and Biological Polymers.

  • 6 Credits
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Introduction to physics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Equilibrium and linear motion
    Newton and #39;s laws of motion.
    Momentum and energy.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Gravity, projectiles, and satellites
    Projectile and satellite motion.
    Temperature, heat, and thermodynamics
    Heat transfer and change of phase
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Electrostatics and electric current
    Magnetism and electromagnetic induction
    Waves and sound
    Light
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Atoms and the periodic table
    The atomic nucleus
    Elements of chemistry
    How atoms bond and molecules attract
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mixtures
    How chemicals react
    Two types of chemical reactions
    Organic compounds
    Rocks and minerals

Human Anatomy

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The human body: an orientation
    Cells: the living units
    Basic embryology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tissues
    The integumentary system
    Bones and skeletal tissues
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bones
    Bones
    Joints
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Skeletal muscle tissue
    Muscles of the body
    Fundamentals of the nervous system and nervous tissue
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The central nervous system
    The peripheral nervous system
    The autonomic nervous system and visceral sensory neurons
    The special senses
    Blood
    The heart
    Blood vessels
    The lymphatic and immune systems
    The respiratory system
    The digestive system
    The urinary system
    The reproductive system
    The endocrine system

Introduction to biology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to life on earth 1
    Atoms, molecules, and life
    Biological molecules
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cell structure and function
    Cell membrane structure and function
    Energy flow in the life of a cell
    Capturing solar energy: photosynthesis
    Harvesting energy: glycolysis and cellular respiration
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Dna: the molecule of heredity
    Gene expression and regulation
    The continuity of life: cellular reproduction
    Patterns of inheritance
    Biotechnology
    Principles of evolution
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    How organisms evolve
    The origin of species
    The history of life
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Systematics: seeking order amidst diversity
    The diversity of prokaryotes and viruses
    The diversity of protists
    The diversity of plants
    The diversity of fungi
    Animal diversity i: invertebrates
    Animal diversity ii: vertebrates
    Animal behavior
    Population growth and regulation
    Community interactions
    How do ecosystems work?
    Earths diverse ecosystems
    Conserving life on earth

Introduction to biochemistry

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to biochemistry
    Water
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    
    Proteins: three-dimensional structure and function
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Properties of enzymes
    Mechanisms of enzymes
    Coenzymes and vitamins
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    
    
    
    Glycolysis
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Gluconeogenesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and glycogen metabolism
    
    
    Photosynthesis
    Lipid metabolism
    Amino acid metabolism
    Nucleotide metabolism
    Nucleic acids
    
    Transcription and rna processing
    Protein synthesis
    

Fundamentals of ecology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The nature of ecology
    Adaptation and evolution
    Climate
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The aquatic environment
    The terrestrial environment
    Plant adaptations to the environment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Animal adaptations to the environment
    Life history patterns
    Properties of populations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Population growth
    Intraspecific population regulation
    Metapopulations
    Interspecific competition
    Predation
    Parasitism and mutualism
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Community structure
    Factors influencing the structure of communities
    Community dynamics
    Landscape ecology
    Ecosystem energetics
    Decomposition and nutrient cycling
    Biogeochemical cycles
    Terrestrial ecosystems
    Aquatic ecosystems
    Landwater margins
    Large-scale patterns of biological diversity
    Population growth, resource use, and sustainability
    Habitat loss, biodiversity, and conservation
    Global climate change

Introduction to chemistry

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of chemistry
    Numbers from measurements
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Unit systems and dimensional analysis
    Basic concepts about matter
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Atoms, molecules, formulas, and subatomic particles
    Electronic structure and chemical periodicity
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical bonds
    Chemical nomenclature
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical calculations-the mole concept and chemical formulas
    Chemical calculations involving chemical equations
    States of matter
    Gas laws
    Solutions
    Acids, bases, and salts
    Oxidation and reduction
    Reaction rates and chemical equilibrium
    Nuclear chemistry

Basic human physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of psychology.
    How psychologists do research.
    Evolution, genes, and behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neurons, hormones, and the brain.
    Body rhythms and mental states.
    Sensation and perception.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and conditioning.
    Behavior in social and cultural context.
    Thinking and intelligence.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Memory.
    Emotion.
    Motivation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theories of personality.
    Development over the lifespan.
    Health, stress and coping.
    Psychological disorders.
    Approaches to treatment and therapy.

Basics of Environmental Science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction:
    Ecosystems: what they are
    Ecosystems: how they work
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ecosystems: how they change
    The human population
    Population and development
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Water: hydrologic cycle
    Soil: foundation for land
    The production and distribution
    Wild species and biodiversity
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ecosystem capital:
    Energy from fossil fuels
    Energy from nuclear power
    Renewable energy
    Environmental hazards and
    Pests and pest control
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Water pollution and
    Municipal solid waste:
    Hazardous chemicals: pollution
    The atmosphere: climate,
    Atmospheric pollution
    Economics, public policy,

Principles of Chemistry

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemistry: matter and measurement
    Atoms, molecules, and ions
    Stoichiometry: chemical calculations.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical reactions in aqueous solutions.
    Gases.
    Thermochemistry.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Atomic structure.
    Electron configurations, atomic properties, and the periodic table.
    Chemical bonds.
    Bonding theory and molecular structure.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    States of matter and intermolecular forces.
    Physical properties of solutions.
    Chemical kinetics: rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions.
    Chemical equilibrium.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Acids, bases, and acid-base equilibria.
    More equilibria in aqueous solutions: slightly soluble salts and complex ions.
    Thermodynamics: spontaneity, entropy, and free energy.
    Electrochemistry.
    Nuclear chemistry.
    The s-block elements.
    The p-block elements.
    The d-block elements and coordination chemistry.
    Chemistry and life: more on organic, biological, and medicinal chemistry.
    Chemistry of materials: bronze age to space age.
    Environmental chemistry.

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electronic structure and covalent bonding
    Acids and bases
    An introduction to organic compounds
    Alkenes: structure, nomenclature, stability, and an introduction to reactivity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reactions of alkenes and alkynes: an introduction to multi-step synthesis
    Delocalized electrons and their effect on stability, reactivity, and p
    Aromaticity: reactions of benzene and substituted benzenes
    Isomers and stereochemistry
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reactions of alkanes: radicals
    Substitution and elimination: reactions of alkyl halides
    Reactions of alcohols, amines, ethers, and epoxides
    Carbonyl compounds i: nucleophilic acyl substitution
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Carbonyl compounds ii: more reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives
    Carbonyl compounds iii: reactions at the x-carbon
    Determining the structure of organic compounds
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Carbohydrates
    Amino acids, peptides, and proteins
    Enzymes, coenzymes, and vitamins
    Metabolism

Chemistry and Society

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A science for all seasons
    Atoms: are they for real?
    Atomic structure: images of the invisible
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Nuclear chemistry: the heart of the matter
    Chemical bonds: the ties that bind
    Chemical accounting: mass and volume relationships
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Acids and bases: please pass the protons
    Oxidation and reduction: burn and unburn
    Organic chemistry: the infinite variety of carbon compounds
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Polymers: giant among molecules
    Chemistry of earth: metals and minerals
    Air: the breath of life
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Water:
    Energy: a fuels
    Biochemistry: a molecular view of life
    Food: molecular gastronomy
    Household chemicals: helps and hazards
    Fitness and health: some chemical connections
    Drugs: chemical cures, comforts and cautions
    Poisons: chemical toxicology

Principles of Biochemistry

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to biochemistry.
    Water.
    Amino acids and the primary structures of proteins.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Proteins: three-dimensional structure and function.
    Properties of enzymes.
    Mechanisms of enzymes.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Coenzymes.
    Carbohydrates.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Nucleotides.
    Lipids and membranes.
    Introduction to metabolism.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Glycolysis.
    The citric acid cycle.
    Additional pathways in carbohydrate metabolism.
    Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation.
    Photosynthesis.
    Lipid metabolism.
    Amino acid metabolism.
    Nucleotide metabolism.
    Nucleic acids.
    Dna replication, repair, and recombination.
    Transcription and rna processing.
    Protein synthesis.
    Recombinant dna technology.

Introduction to Ecology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ecology: its meaning and scope.
    Adaptation.
    Climate.
    Water balance.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Light and biological cycles.
    Nutrients.
    Soils.
    Concept of the ecosystem.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ecosystem energetics.
    Biogeochemical cycles.
    Grassland to tundra.
    Forest.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Freshwater ecosystems.
    Saltwater ecosystems.
    Properties of populations.
     18 population growth and regulation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intraspecific competition.
    Population genetics.
    Interspecific competition.
    Predation.
    Plant-herbivore systems.
    Herbivore-carnivore systems.
    Parasitism.
    Mutualism.
    Community structure.
    Disturbance.
    Succession.

Chemistry and Environment

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemistry is a science
    Elements of chemistry
    Discovering the atom and subatomic particles.
    The atomic nucleus.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Atomic models
    Chemical bonding and molecular shapes
    Molecular mixing
    Those incredible water molecules
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    An overview of chemical reactions
    Acids and bases
    Oxidations and reductions
    Organic chemistry
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemicals of life
    The chemistry of drugs
    Optimizing food production
    Fresh water resources
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Air resources
    Material resources
    Energy resources of carbon