11/02/2011

The free online Diploma in General Science course from ALISON is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive fundamental knowledge and understanding of key subjects in biology, chemistry and physics. In biology you will cover 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 interest to those who wish to improve their understanding of basic science, whether a student at secondary or high school level, or a curious adult wishing to better understand the basic workings of science. For those wishing to pursue a career in the Science or Technology industry, achieving this Diploma can show an employer that you have a basic knowledge and an interest in General Science. The free online Diploma courses employ graphics, video and audio to augment the textbook in the classroom and enhance learning outcomes. The courses capture learner’s attention and allow interaction with the subject matter on a different level to antiquated schooling methods. The course tutorials allow the learner to grapple with the subject matter in an interactive and self-paced manner. In the Diploma course the learner is covers the following topics:

Biology – Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion
Biology – Cell Theory
Biology - Metabolism
Plant Biology
Biology - Evolution  
Biology - Mitosis and Meiosis
Biology - Genetics
Biology - Gene Technology
Chemistry – Atoms and Molecules
Chemsitry - Acids and Bases
Chemistry - Separation Techniques
Chemistry – Chemical Equilibrium
Chemistry - Chemical Reactions
Chemistry - Industrial Chemistry
Chemistry – The Periodic Table
Chemistry - Atomic Theory
Chemistry - Electrochemistry
Chemistry - Food Chemistry
Physics - Sound
Physics - Gravity
Physics – Light

The course is free, self-paced and contains an assessment enabling the learner to purchase a Diploma parchment on completing the course in full.  

To access the free ALISON Diploma course click on the following link

http://alison.com/courses/Diploma-in-General-Science

For further information, please contact:

support@alison.com

Ireland: +353-91-680-103
UK: +44-207-990-8508
USA: +1-202-403-3223

ABOUT ALISON

ALISON provides FREE online interactive multimedia courses with certification. Over 500,000 people, young and old, have studied with ALISON worldwide since its launch in 2007.

ALISON offers over 200 FREE courses covering a wide range of subjects, the most popular being basic IT Skills Training and English Language. Other certified learning subjects on ALISON includes: Health and Safety, Psychometrics, Financial and Health Literacy, Business and Information Technology Skills, Psychology, Economics, Government Policy, General Science, Mathematics, Law, Outdoor Education, Visual Communication and Design.

Many ALISON learners study individually, but over 300,000 study as part of groups managed by trainers/tutors in schools, colleges, and within a variety of workplaces and community groups.

The mission of ALISON is to enable, anyone, anywhere, to educate themselves for free via interactive multimedia on any subject online.

ALISON is a privately owned social enterprise based in Galway, Ireland and is promoted with the help of 3,000 volunteers worldwide.

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