Diploma in General Science - Revised
Learn about the main principles and concepts of biology, physics, and chemistry, with this free general science course.
Description
This free online science course starts off with living things. You will study the five different kingdoms of living things, look into plant and animal cells, and the study the six major group of nutrients. The course will then discuss cell theory including the types of cells, cellular respiration, enzymes, and cell membranes. You will study plant biology including photosynthesis, diseases such as fungi and worms, and plant hormones. The course will also discuss evolution, mitosis, meiosis, and genetics as well as gene technology.
You will then study electronics, electronic systems, magnets, sounds, and transformers. The course will guide you through the study of motion, electric fields, spectra, energy transfers, force, acceleration, gravity, Newton's law, projectiles, and light. You will then look into basic chemistry and the periodic table, as well as how each atom combines to form elements on the periodic table. You will also study the different states of matter and learn about organic and analytic chemistry, elements, electrons, nuclear fusion and fission, energy conversions, electrochemistry, and food chemistry.
Proficiency in science is a skill that opens up exciting and high-paying jobs and careers around the world. All of this starts with an understanding of the basics. This Diploma in General Science online course will start you on your journey towards understanding the incredible world around you through science. By the end of the course, you will have increased your knowledge set, learned something really interesting, and possibly kickstarted a great career.
Modules
Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion
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Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion - Learning Outcomes
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Cells and Other Living Things
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Plant Cells
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Growth and Reproduction
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The Five Kingdoms
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Food and Types of Nutrients
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The Digestive System
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Organisms, Nutrients and Digestion - Lesson Summary
Cell Theory
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Cell Theory - Learning Outcomes
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Cell Principles
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Enzymes and Membranes
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Regulation of Body Temperature in Animals
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Responses to Environmental Effects
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Cell Theory - Lesson Summary
Plant Biology
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Plant Biology - Learning Outcomes
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Photosynthesis
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Disease
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Transmission of Pathogens and Parasites in Animals and Plants
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Plant Hormones
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Plant Biology - Lesson Summary
Cell Theory, Metabolism & Plant Biology Assessment
Evolution
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Evolution - Learning Outcomes
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Natural Selection and Evolution
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Human Evolution
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Patterns of Evolution
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Evolution - Lesson Summary
Mitosis, Meiosis, and Genetics
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Mitosis, Meiosis, and Genetics - Learning Outcomes
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Mitosis and Meiosis
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Genetics
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Inheritance
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Chromosomes and Mutations
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Mitosis, Meiosis, and Genetics - Lesson Summary
Gene Technology
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Gene Technology - Learning Outcomes
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DNA Science and Gene Technology
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Implications of Gene Technology
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Gene Technology - Lesson Summary
Evolution and Genetics Assessment
Electric Systems, Magnetism and Sound
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Electric Systems, Magnetism and Sound - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Electric Systems
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Electric Systems and Circuits
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Capacitors and AC to DC Conversion
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Tranducers
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Magnets and Magnetism
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Exploring Sound
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Sound Standing Waves
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Intensity of Sound
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Electric Systems, Magnetism and Sound - Lesson Summary
Motion and Gravity
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Motion and Gravity - Learning Outcomes
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Motion Normal Reaction
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Motion Constant and Vertical Circular Motion
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Motion Momentum and Impulse
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Introduction to Gravity
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Structures and Materials
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The Wave-Like Nature of Light
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Emission and Absorption Spectra
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Motion and Gravity - Lesson Summary
Physics Assessment
Basic Chemistry
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Basic Chemistry - Learning Outcomes
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The Periodic Table
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Molecules, Atoms and Elements
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Chemical Bonds and Reactions
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Atoms and Molecules - Summary
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Ions, Particles and Mixtures
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Acids, Bases, pH Scale and Acid-Base Indicators
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Types of Separation Techniques
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Basic Chemistry - Lesson Summary
Organic and Analytic Chemistry
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Organic and Analytic Chemistry - Learning Outcomes
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The MOLE Concept
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Volumetric Analysis
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Analysis by Chemical Reaction
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Analytical Chemistry
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Equilibrium
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Chemical Equilibrium
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Equilibrium in Living Systems
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Dissociation Constants of Weak Acids
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Functional Groups and Homologous Series 1
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Functional Groups and Homologous Series 2
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Le Chatelier's Principle
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Precipitation Reactions
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Preparation of Ethanoic Acid from Ethane
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Rate of Reaction
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Reaction between Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid to form the Ester
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Redox Reactions
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Structural Isomers
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Water Kw and the Use of the pH Scale
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Sulfuric Acid
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Gravimetric Analysis
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Spectroscopic Techniques
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Chromatography
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Industrial Chemistry
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Organic and Analytic Chemistry - Lesson Summary
Advanced Chemistry
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Advanced Chemistry - Learning Outcomes
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The Origin of the Elements
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The History and Development of the Atomic Theory
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Electrochemistry
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Aqueous Solution or Molten Salt - the Production of Aluminium
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Production of Chlorine and Sodium Hydroxide - The Chloralkali Industry
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Energy Conversions
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Digestion
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Food Chemistry
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Advanced Chemistry - Lesson Summary
Chemistry Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Describe living organisms and how to characterise them
- Describe the important concepts behind cell theory
- Explain principles of plant biology such as photosynthesis and plant hormones
- Describe the theory of evolution
- Explain concepts in genetics such as mitosis, and meiosis
- Describe practical applications of gene technology
- Describe concepts related to electric systems, magnetism and sound
- Explain important aspects of motion and gravity
- Describe the periodic table and the structure of atoms
- Explain the different states of matter: gases, liquids, and solids
- Describe important concepts in organic and analytic chemistry
Certification
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