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Pollution Prevention
This course introduces students to the concepts of pollution prevention. Students will assess the problems created by pollution, review various environmental regulations, and evaluate areas of pollution prevention assessment. In addition, students will learn what role they can play in preventing pollution through planning and economics, working with municipal pollution prevention programs, and exploring future societal sustainability. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learni...
Science
Miscellaneous
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Introductory Biology
Introductory Biology is an introductory course in the biological sciences for thestudent. Topics included are cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully en...
Science
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Introduction to Geography
This course introduces students to concepts and tools in geography and the major subfields of geography, including physical geography, population geography, cultural geography, political geography, economic geography, urban geography, and regional geography. In addition, it affords an overview of the major world regions. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with ...
Science
Miscellaneous
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
General Chemistry
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of chemistry. The course begins with an analysis of matter and its components, stoichiometry, and intermolecular force and phase changes. Properties of liquids, solids, and gasses are also explored. This foundation is used to examine solubility, colligative properties of solutions, chemical reactions, quantum theory and atomic structure, and chemical periodicity. Other topics include main group and transition elements. ...
Science
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Environmental Science
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and unifying concepts of environmental science. Various ecosystems are described, and conservation efforts are evaluated. Other topics include the importance of maintaining biodiversity, human population growth and demography, and the problems of urbanization in developed and developing countries. Techniques of sustainable agriculture are evaluated, as are techniques for water conservation. The impact of air poll...
Science
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Criminology
This course provides an overview of criminology, including its scope and the history of criminological thought. Topics discussed include the elements of crime and how it is measured, characteristics of crime and criminals, and the psychology and biology of crime. Students examine theories that offer social structure, subcultural, social control, social conflict, and environmental explanations of crime and criminal behavior. Other topics include violent crimes against individuals and groups, crim...
Science
Miscellaneous
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Environmental Issues
This course introduces students to the facts and controversies surrounding environmental issues. Students will assess the problems created by man and industry, review our responsibility toward the environment, and evaluate the global attitudes and behaviors that support or detract from sustainable development. In addition, students will learn what role they can play in improving society's role in sustainable development and in environmental policy. Point and counter-point presentations will summ...
Science
Miscellaneous
Monday, 06 April 2009
Earth Science
This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the Earth, its systems, and the environment in which they live. Students gain this understanding by studying the four main components of the Earth system: the atmosphere, the biosphere, the hydrosphere, and the geosphere. This e-learning course is suitable for self paced learning, distance learning and blended learning. This is an online training course and uses high quality multimedia with audio to fully engage the user. ...
Science
Miscellaneous
Monday, 06 April 2009
Gravitational Force and Weight 2
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
The Law of Gravitation
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Periodic Table
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Global warming
This unit provides an introduction to global warming. We will be considering the history of global warming by looking at the pattern of ice ages and analyisis of recorded temperatures. We will aim to gather meaningful information from this data. ... Training Provider Assessment Location Qualification Certificate of Completion Method Asynchronous Self-paced Eligibility Time Required ICT Level Cost Go to the cours...
Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Energy
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Earthquakes
Earthquakes shake the ground surface, can cause buildings to collapse, disrupt transport and services, and can cause fires. They can trigger landslides and tsunami – in short, earthquakes can be very destructive. In this unit you will look at ... Training Provider Assessment Location Qualification Certificate of Completion Method Asynchronous Self-paced Eligibility Time Required ICT Level Cost Go to the course...
Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Nutrition
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Electricity
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
Cell Membrane
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
The skeleton and movement
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Science
Monday, 02 March 2009
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