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Physics [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments. Course Breakdown Frames of reference Distance and displacement Speed and velocity Types of acceleration Forces and their effect on motion Satellite and projectile motion Newton’s Three Laws of Motion Work and power Kinetic and potential energy The law of conservation of energy Momentum and collisions Machines and their advantages Circular motion Simple harmonic motion Pendulums Kepler's laws Electrostatics Units and movement of charges Coulomb's law Electric and electromotive forces Waves and wave motion The wave equation Applications of sound The Doppler effect Types of interference in waves Course Goals Apply the principles of kinematics to one-dimensional motion and two-dimensional systems. Apply Newton's Laws of Motion to forces and related quantities in linear systems. Analyze conservation principles as applied to energy and momentum. Distinguish between multiple types of simple machines and their properties. Distinguish circular and simple harmonic motion from linear motion. Describe the properties of electrical charges and their motions as influenced by electric fields and forces. Extend knowledge of electrostatic and electromotive systems to usage of energy. Describe the properties and interaction of different waves and the relationships between them.
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Physics [Project Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments.

Course Breakdown

  • Velocity and acceleration
  • Vector quantities
  • Inertia and Newton's first law
  • Forces and Newton's second law
  • Interactions and Newton's third law
  • Tool design project
  • Kinetic and potential energy
  • Conservation of energy and momentum
  • Elastic and inelastic collisions Circular motion project
  • Simple harmonic motion
  • Gravity and planetary motion
  • Fluid principles
  • Defining and measuring heat
  • Specific heat and heat transfer
  • Thermal expansion
  • Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation
  • Processes related to heat
  • Four laws of thermodynamics

Course Goals

  1. Apply the principles of kinematics to one-dimensional motion and two-dimensional systems.
  2. Apply Newton's Laws of Motion to forces and related quantities in linear systems.
  3. Analyze conservation principles as applied to energy and momentum.
  4. Design and adjust a tool based on the principles of simple machines. Design an amusement park ride by applying the principles of circular motion and mechanics.
  5. Relate concepts of simple harmonic motion to pendulums and planetary systems of motion.
  6. Analyze fluid dynamics systems using the principles developed by Bernoulli, Pascal, and Archimedes.
  7. Apply the laws of thermodynamics to heat and energy.
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Physics [Project Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

Physics is designed to provide students with an overview of traditional physics and the latest research in the field. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, students learn that every object is acted upon by multiple predictable forces. The course moves on to investigate the laws of thermodynamics, covering fluid mechanics and the relationship between matter and energy. The course also explores the various models used to explain and apply the universal forces of electricity and magnetism. Students learn the characteristics of waves and the basics of optics before the final set of lessons on atomic physics. Here, students review the characteristics of the atom and its elemental particles and apply their knowledge to modern physics. Topics in this course will be reinforced through interactive, online lab assignments.

Course Breakdown

  • Static electricity
  • Electrical, strong, and gravitational forces
  • Coulomb's law
  • Circuit design project
  • Current electricity
  • Current, voltage, and resistance
  • Ohm's law
  • Magnetic fields and forces
  • Magnetism and current electricity
  • Faraday's law Musical instrument project Nature of waves
  • Doppler effect and standing waves
  • Interference patterns
  • Diffraction
  • Refraction and reflection
  • Snell's law
  • General and special relativity
  • Wave-particle duality
  • Quantum mechanics

Course Goals

  1. Describe the properties of electrical charges and their motions as influenced by electric fields and forces.
  2. Extend knowledge of electrostatic and electromotive systems to consumption of energy in applicable scenarios.
  3. Design an energy-efficient circuit schematic for a house.
  4. Identify and determine the properties of magnetic systems. Describe the properties of different waves and the relationships between them.
  5. Analyze interactions of waves with each other and with matter in the development of a musical instrument.
  6. Describe the principles of reflection and refraction as applied to mirrors and lenses.
  7. Analyze the principles of relativity as applied to motion close to the speed of light.
  8. Describe the methods used to determine the properties of subatomic particles.
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Science 6th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Energy Electricity Layers of Earth Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Water Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Global warming Weather Introduction to science Types of science Famous scientists Lab equipment and measurements Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Conservation of mass Motion Types of forces Course Goals Define science and summarize the processes of the scientific method. Explain the methods used for taking measurements and handling numerical data. Describe the equipment used in the lab and how to use it safely. Relate the properties of matter and mass. Investigate and describe linear motion and the forces that cause changes in motion. Summarize the natures of potential and kinetic energy. Explain the concept of electricity and describe its impact on daily life. Investigate the basic principles of geology including the rock cycle, weathering, and erosion. Describe various weather patterns, and relate weather and climate.
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Science 6th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Cells Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Bacteria DNA and chromosomes Organelles in the cell Animal cells and plant cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Taxonomy Domains Kingdoms Viruses and vaccines Plants Protists Algae Fungi Animals Ecology and ecosystems Photosynthesis Energy flow Biomes Water and air quality Course Goals Compare the characteristics of the different types of cells. Examine the structures and functions of important cellular organelles. Describe the various levels of organization within an organism. Summarize the structures and functions of major organs and organ systems. Describe how organisms are classified into groups based on common characteristics. Investigate the characteristics of the major kingdoms including plants, animals, fungi, and protists. Explore the major themes of ecology, including the cycling of energy and matter through nature. Examine how humans impact Earth and steps that can be taken to reduce this impact.
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Science 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Introduction to science Lab equipment and measurements Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Conservation of mass Motion Types of forces Energy Electricity Layers of Earth Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Water Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Global warming Weather Cells Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms Bacteria DNA and chromosomes Organelles in the cell Animal cells and plant cells Tissues Organs Taxonomy Domains Kingdoms Viruses and vaccines Plants Protists Fungi Animals Ecology Photosynthesis Energy flow Biomes Water and air quality Course Goals Summarize the processes, practices, and equipment used to carry out the scientific methods. Relate the properties of matter and mass, and how they are affected by motion, forces, and energies. Explain the concept of electricity and describe its impact on daily life. Describe the principles of geology, weather, and climate, and how they impact life on Earth. Examine how humans impact Earth and steps that can be taken to reduce this impact. Compare the types of cells, their structures, and their functions. Describe how cells are organized into an organism. Investigate the characteristics of the major kingdoms of living things. Explore the major themes of ecology, including the cycling of energy and matter through nature.
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Science 7th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences—general, physical, earth, and life sciences—essential for investigating the world. After learning common measurement systems and the essentials of lab safety, students are ready to apply the scientific method to everyday situations such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. Students learn about matter and energy, and about electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the different geologic eras in Earth’s history, the parts of the planet, and phenomena including earthquakes and volcanoes. Delving into Earth’s past, students examine the fossil record and discover the clues it provides about the histories of numerous species and how they adapted to their environments. Students learn how species change over time through mutation and natural selection. Finally, students explore food webs, the roles of different organisms in an ecosystem, and the reasons that preserving Earth’s limited natural resources through conservation efforts are imperative. Course Breakdown Fields of science History of science Measurement Metric system Lab equipment Lab safety Scientific method Scientific theories and scientific laws Earth science Life science Matter Elements and molecules Phases of matter Energy Temperature and heat Mass Gravity Newton's laws Waves Visible light Earth's atmosphere Weather Geology Rock cycle Course Goals Define science and summarize the processes of the scientific methods. Explain the methods used for taking measurements and handling numerical data. Describe the equipment used in the lab and how to use it safely. Compare the characteristics of hypotheses, theories, and laws. Classify the categories and phases of matter. Describe the nature of energy and its effect on matter. Investigate Newton's laws of motion and how machines allow work to be done using less force. Identify the characteristics of waves and how they interact with matter. Demonstrate how severe weather systems form. Explain the basic principles of geology in terms of the rock cycle and the structure of Earth.
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Science 7th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences—general, physical, earth, and life sciences—essential for investigating the world. After learning common measurement systems and the essentials of lab safety, students are ready to apply the scientific method to everyday situations such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. Students learn about matter and energy, and about electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the different geologic eras in Earth’s history, the parts of the planet, and phenomena including earthquakes and volcanoes. Delving into Earth’s past, students examine the fossil record and discover the clues it provides about the histories of numerous species and how they adapted to their environments. Students learn how species change over time through mutation and natural selection. Finally, students explore food webs, the roles of different organisms in an ecosystem, and the reasons that preserving Earth’s limited natural resources through conservation efforts are imperative. Course Breakdown Geological dating Pangaea Plate tectonics Formation of mountains Volcanoes and earthquakes Paleontology Taxonomy Invertebrates Fish Amphibians and reptiles Birds and mammals Evolution Primates Genetics Mutations Asexual and sexual reproduction Trophic levels Producers and consumers Food chains and webs Endangered species Course Goals Describe the changes that have affected Earth's surface over its history. Summarize the movement of the crust and mantle and explain how that leads to the formation of mountains. Compare the causes and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes. Explain how fossils form and describe the information scientists can learn from them. Distinguish between the characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates. Summarize the basic principles of evolution. Demonstrate how the characteristics of an organism are determined by genetics. Compare sexual and asexual reproduction. Explain how energy cycles through an ecosystem. Describe the impact humans can have on the health of the environment.
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Science 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences—general, physical, earth, and life sciences—essential for investigating the world. After learning common measurement systems and the essentials of lab safety, students are ready to apply the scientific method to everyday situations such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. Students learn about matter and energy, and about electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the different geologic eras in Earth’s history, the parts of the planet, and phenomena including earthquakes and volcanoes. Delving into Earth’s past, students examine the fossil record and discover the clues it provides about the histories of numerous species and how they adapted to their environments. Students learn how species change over time through mutation and natural selection. Finally, students explore food webs, the roles of different organisms in an ecosystem, and the reasons that preserving Earth’s limited natural resources through conservation efforts are imperative. Course Breakdown Measurement Metric system Lab equipment Lab safety Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Elements and molecules Phases of matter Energy Temperature and heat Mass Gravity Newton's laws Waves Visible light Earth's atmosphere Weather Rock cycle Structure of Earth Geological dating Plate tectonics Formation of mountains Volcanoes and earthquakes Fossils Taxonomy Invertebrates Fish Amphibians and reptiles Birds and mammals Evolution Primates Genetics Asexual and sexual reproduction Trophic levels Producers and consumers Food chains and webs Natural resources Course Goals Summarize the processes and applications of the scientific methods in a lab setting. Classify the different categories of energy and matter. Investigate Newton's Laws of Motion and machines that allow work to be done using less force. Describe how severe weather systems form. Explain the basic principles of geology in terms of the rock cycle and the structure of Earth. Describe the changes that have affected Earth's surface over its history. Explain the process of fossil formation and describe the information gained from them. Distinguish between the characteristics of invertebrates and vertebrates. Summarize the basic principles and characteristics of evolution, including genetic adaptation. Describe the impact humans can have on the health of the environment and ecosystem.
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Science 8th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course focuses on both the large and small: the smallest structures – the atoms and cells that make up the living and nonliving world around us; and the largest systems – the cycles of the natural world, the interaction of energy and matter, classical mechanics, and the celestial objects throughout the universe. Beginning with classification systems, students learn about the elements and the structure of atoms. Students apply what they learn about temperature scales, the difference between temperature and heat, and chemical reactions to the study of energy and ways matter can change. This understanding of chemistry helps students in their next phase of study: cell function, the life-giving functions of photosynthesis and respiration, the biology of their own bodies, and the genetics that make each living being unique. The focus widens again as students explore classical mechanics: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation. Students then apply classical mechanics to planetary motion, the effects of the Moon, travel beyond Earth, and the most up-to-date discoveries about the universe. Course Breakdown Elements and the periodic table Atomic orbitals, electron shells, and quantum numbers Mixtures and compounds States of matter Phase changes Solutions and suspensions Scientific method Measurement Energy and temperature in chemical reactions Oxidation and reduction Acids and bases Chemical reactions in the human body Digestive system Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Skeletal system Muscular system Excretory system Nervous system Course Goals Describe the model of the atom and how it has developed over time. Explain quantum numbers and how they relate to the energy of the electrons. Differentiate between the phases of matter and their properties. Demonstrate the conditions necessary for phase changes to occur. Compare the characteristics of solutions, mixtures, colloids, and suspensions. Summarize the factors that affect the rate of a reaction, including enzymes and catalysts. Differentiate between oxidation and reduction reactions. Describe the main organ systems in the body. Explain processes in the brain and how some conditions interfere with them.
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Science 8th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course focuses on both the large and small: the smallest structures – the atoms and cells that make up the living and nonliving world around us; and the largest systems – the cycles of the natural world, the interaction of energy and matter, classical mechanics, and the celestial objects throughout the universe. Beginning with classification systems, students learn about the elements and the structure of atoms. Students apply what they learn about temperature scales, the difference between temperature and heat, and chemical reactions to the study of energy and ways matter can change. This understanding of chemistry helps students in their next phase of study: cell function, the life-giving functions of photosynthesis and respiration, the biology of their own bodies, and the genetics that make each living being unique. The focus widens again as students explore classical mechanics: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation. Students then apply classical mechanics to planetary motion, the effects of the Moon, travel beyond Earth, and the most up-to-date discoveries about the universe. Course Breakdown Water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Plant cells Animal cells The structures and functions of cells Cellular respiration Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Newton's laws of motion Gravity Planetary motion Space travel Electromagnetic radiation The solar system's planets and moons The galaxy and stars Course Goals Investigate the processes of the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and organisms. Compare protist, fungus, plant, and animal cells. Summarize the structures and functions of the organelles in the cell. Relate the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Differentiate between mass and weight. Investigate the motions and characteristics of Earth that cause the four seasons. Explain the lunar cycle and how it affects the tides. Summarize the characteristics of stars, including the Sun. Compare the objects that make up the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy.
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Science 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description This course focuses on both the large and small: the smallest structures – the atoms and cells that make up the living and nonliving world around us; and the largest systems – the cycles of the natural world, the interaction of energy and matter, classical mechanics, and the celestial objects throughout the universe. Beginning with classification systems, students learn about the elements and the structure of atoms. Students apply what they learn about temperature scales, the difference between temperature and heat, and chemical reactions to the study of energy and ways matter can change. This understanding of chemistry helps students in their next phase of study: cell function, the life-giving functions of photosynthesis and respiration, the biology of their own bodies, and the genetics that make each living being unique. The focus widens again as students explore classical mechanics: Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation. Students then apply classical mechanics to planetary motion, the effects of the Moon, travel beyond Earth, and the most up-to-date discoveries about the universe. Course Breakdown Elements and the periodic table Chemical compounds and equations States of matter Solutions Scientific measurements Energy and reactions Acids and bases Systems of the human body Water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles Prokaryotes and eukaryotes Plant cells Animal cells The structure and function of cells Cellular respiration Asexual and sexual reproduction Genetics Newton's Laws of Motion Gravity Planetary motion Electromagnetic radiation The solar system's planets and moons Stars, galaxies, and the universe Course Goals Describe the model of the atom and how it has developed over time. Differentiate between the phases of matter and their properties. Demonstrate how phase changes occur and explain when they occur. Summarize the factors that affect the rate of a reaction, including enzymes and catalysts. Describe the main organ systems in the body and the disorders associated with them. Explore the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and organisms. Investigate the difference in the structures of protist, fungus, plant, and animal cells. Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis. Explain the lunar cycle and how it affects the tides.
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Technologies in Medicine [Competency Based]

$250.00
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Course Description

Technology in medicine analyzes the ways medical practice has been able to positively advance as technology increased. Throughout the course, students will examine the engineering behind technology that has led to creating cures for various life threatening diseases. In which case students will be looking at medicine all the way back to the cellular level where they will be able to learn the importance of DNA and RNA as well as how scientists are learning to genetically modify the strands. Furthermore, students will examine epidemiology in its entirety which will allow the students to understand how pandemics and other diseases spread over time as well as allowing students to develop an understanding of how trends work. The course as a whole will give students the tools to be able to map, data analyze, and understand how diseases spread.

Course Breakdown

  • Biological engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
  • RNA and DNA
  • Antibodies
  • Genetic testing
  • Human Genome Project
  • Stem cells
  • Information technology Epidemiology
  • Cohort and case-control studies
  • Ethics
  • Data collection
  • Using tables, data, charts, and graphs
  • Sampling
  • Bias
  • Confidence interval
  • Evidence-based research
  • Public policy

Course Goals

  1. Develop an understanding of the engineering evolved in medical technology advancements.
  2. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics of RNA and DNA.
  3. Examine concepts in medical technology including gene therapy, genetic cloning, and genetic testing.
  4. Explore the possible uses of stem cells in research.
  5. Examine how medicine can become personalized. Develop an understanding of epidemiology.
  6. Become familiar with different ways epidemiology can be studied.
  7. Examine trends from epidemiology studies.
  8. Analyze how bias can impact results.
  9. Examine how evidence-based research can be used to prevent the spread of diseases.
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