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Diploma in General Science

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Gain a good understanding of the basics of biology, chemistry and physics

By Publisher: XSIQ | Factsheet

The free online Diploma in General Science course from ALISON is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key subjects in biology, chemistry and physics. In biology you will covers subjects such as cell theory, genetics and evolution; in chemistry you will cover subjects such as atoms, molecules and the periodic table; and in physics you will cover subjects such as magnetism, electricity and sound. This Diploma course will be of great interest to those who want to further improve their knowledge and understanding of general science, and will greatly enhance your career prospects.

Modules in Diploma in General Science

Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion Cell theory Main activities and principles of cells Types of Cells Cellular Respiration Molecules found in cells Enzymes Inorganic material Passage Through Membranes Life Cycle Basal Metabolic Rate Regulation of Body Temperature in Animals Responses to Environmental Effects Surface Area to Volume Ratio Homeostasis - Feedback Mechanisms Photosynthesis Disease Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and Plants Plant Hormones and Their Actions Experimental Method and Design Nervous System Natural Selection Evolution Human evolution Patterns of evolution Phylogenetic trees Relative dating Biology: Meiosis Mitosis Mitosis videos Population genetics Pedigrees Inheritance Genetic inheritance Mendel's work Incomplete (partial) dominance Inheritance at one gene locus Test crosses Punnett square method of calculation Chromosomes and coding instructions Protein synthesis Mutations and mutagens DNA Science Gene expression Gene mapping Gene technology Tools and techniques of the biotechnologist Implications and Issues The implications of gene technology Karyotyping Linkage Cytokinesis The periodic table Using symbols Atoms Molecules Elements and compounds Chemical bonds Chemical reactions Reactions Atoms and molecules - summary Atoms and molecules glossary Ions Particles Gases, liquids and solids Mixtures Acids Bases pH scale pH meters Acid-base indicators Acids and bases - summary Chromatography Solidification Decanting to separate liquids Dissolving and precipitation Evaporation and distillation Evaporation Filtration Detecting gases Separation techniques Sublimation The MOLE concept Volumetric analysis Analysis by chemical reaction Analytical chemistry Equilibrium Chemical equilibrium Equilibrium in living systems Dissociation constants of weak acids Functional groups and homologous series 1 Functional groups and homologous series 2 Le Chatelier's principle Precipitation reactions Preparation of ethanoic acid from ethane Rate of reaction Rate of reaction revision questions Reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid to form the ester Redox reactions Structural isomers Substitution reactions Water Kw and the use of the pH scale Sulfuric acid Gravimetric analysis Spectroscopic techniques Spectroscopic techniques in chemical analysis Chromatography Chromatography - activity Industrial chemistry The petrochemical industry The petrochemical industry - activity The origins of the elements The periodic table: an overview of chemistry Trends in the periodic table Elements of the first transition series History and development of atomic theory Electrons Isotopes and relative atomic mass Nuclear fission and fusion Thermochemical equations Electrochemistry Electrolysis Fuel cells Aqueous solution or molten salt - the production of aluminium Production of chlorine and sodium hydroxide: The chloralkali industry Energy conversions Supplying and using energy The nitrogen cycle Digestion Carbohydrates Proteins Fats and vegetable oils The role of water Food chemistry Energy content of foods The relative energy content of foods Calorimetry Food additives The energy consumed in food production The denaturation of proteins Introduction to electric systems Circuits Electric systems, circuits Capacitors Converting AC to DC Transducers Exploring sound Sound - Standing waves The wave equation Sound diffraction Intensity of sound Speed of sound Motion: Normal reaction Motion: Force and acceleration Motion: Collisions Motion: Constant and vertical circular motion Motion: Projectile motion Motion: Momentum and impulse Motion: Work energy and power Motion: Orbits Motion: Formulae for calculating motion in one and two dimensions Introduction to gravity Gravity: Weightlessness Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Energy transfers in space Magnets and magnetism Structures Materials Hooke's Law The wave like nature of light The photoelectric effect Emission and absorption spectra Electric fields and the electron Assessment
Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course you will increase your understanding of aspects in biology such as organisms, nutrients, digestion, cell theory, enzymes, inorganic material, plant biology, gene technology and much more. It will help you to understand chemistry aspects such as atoms, molecules, acid bases, seperation techniques, chemical equilibrium, chemical reactions, industrial chemistry, periodic table, atomic theory, food chemistry and many other important topics. In physics, you will learn about electricity, circuits, capacitors, transducers, converting AC to DC, sound, motion, gravity, magnetism, materials, Hooke's Law, light and the photoelectic effect.

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Comments & Reviews

  • Umer Yousaf - Pakistan

    2013-05-01 12:05:35

    Course Module: Organisms, Nutrients and DigestionCourse Topic: IntroductionComment: yes

  • Patric Khutso Malakapata - South Africa

    2012-09-14 14:09:05

    Course Module: Analytical chemistry
    Course Topic: Which method?
    Comment: so good and advane,stright to the point

  • Christopher Helmick - United States of America

    2012-08-20 11:08:40

    Course Module: Volumetric analysis
    Course Topic: Volumetric analysis - activity 14
    Comment: Everything is fine and complete with this course so far. Thought an activity in the Volumetric module was skipped....but it was just used in a later example.

  • Christopher Helmick - United States of America

    2012-08-20 11:08:43

    Course Module: Volumetric analysis
    Course Topic: Volumetric analysis - activity 15
    Comment: volumetric analysis activity 14 is missing.

  • Umer Khan - Pakistan

    2012-08-18 11:08:50

    Course Module: The periodic table
    Course Topic: Using the periodic table
    Comment: Arsenic outer most shell contains 5 electrons you mention 8 by mistake in answer please correct it