This course is for students who need to learn or review basic scientific concepts important to the study of chemistry, biology, or physics. It also provides a review of basic math skills as they apply specifically to the area of science. Some of the applications include basic measurements within the metric system, introduction to the scientific method, the composition of matter, solutions, and an introduction to acids and bases. This course contains both a lecture and lab component.
This course is a survey in physical science with emphasis on scientific processes and combines both lecture and lab experiences. It emphasizes the chemical and physical principles needed to better understand the world. The course may also include topics from astronomy, geology, and meteorology.
Course is offered On-line
This course is an introduction to energy systems. It presents the current energy sources and uses (primarily from fossil fuels) as well as alternative energy systems, their uses, and potential. The course focuses on ways to address the energy needs of society and the problems that may be encountered over the next 15 years in providing for these energy needs. Course material includes projects and group learning activities. It is recommended that high school math and high school science be completed before taking this course.
This course is an introductory course in astronomy that covers the tools of astronomy, the night sky, the solar system, stars and star systems, galaxies, and cosmology. This is a lecture-only course. The lab course that complements this course is SCIE 1310.
Course is offered On-line
This lab course parallels the astronomy lecture course SCIE 1300. Focusing on inquiry, students study astronomical topics and learn to ask scientific research questions using online data from NASA and other sources. Topics include the motion of constellations, observing solar behavior, classifying galaxies, analyzing orbits of moons, stellar spectra, and characteristics of exosolar planets. Students participate in virtual science conferences, critically review research, and complete astronomical observations through field exercises. NOTE: The co-requisite SCIE 1300 can be taken concurrently or have previously been completed.
Course is offered On-line
This course introduces and explores the dynamic nature of weather phenomena that impact our daily activities, travel, and industry. It covers atmospheric structure, clouds, precipitation, fronts, wind, storms, climate, and pollution. Topics include current issues ranging from aviation accidents and global warming to alternate energy sources. This course includes both the lecture and lab components.
This student research course is for motivated, creative, and inquisitive science students. It introduces students to the process of science. The objective of the course is for students to develop their own research question and then begin the process of answering that question by doing a critical review of the scientific literature, designing and carrying out scientific experiments, analyzing the collected data, and then communicating the results. This course can be taken by students in any of the science disciplines.
This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other Science courses, depending on interest and relevancy to curriculum.