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Properties of Matter

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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

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Relativity

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Waves, Sound, and Light

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The Universe

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Geology

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Biomolecules

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Biology of the Cell

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Biochemistry Foundations

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Chemical Nature of the Gene

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Cell Processes

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Introduction to Plant Biology

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Human Anatomy

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Animal Reproduction, Growth and Development

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Genetics

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Ecology

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Evolution: Theories and Principles

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Science 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences is designed to prepare you to earn real college credit by passing the Natural Sciences CLEP Exam. This course covers the topics in both the physical and biological sciences and is equivalent to a natural sciences course taught during the first two years of college.

Instructors Dr. Joshua Anderson, Dr. Adrienne Brundage, Dr. Greg Chin, Dr. Meg Desko, Pete Jaeger, April Koch, Jill Ross, John Simmons and Danielle Weber are experienced educators with the in-depth scientific knowledge necessary to teach an interdisciplinary course like Natural Sciences. Watch as they break each chapter into easy-to-digest video lessons that make the concepts of Natural Sciences relatable and fun. Self-grading quizzes and practice tests allow you to see how much you've learned, so you can review only the topics you need to.

Chapter Objectives
The Universe  Learn about the origins of the universe, starting with the Big Bang. Explore star and galaxy formation, and provides an overview of the planets in our solar system.
Geology Learn about the makeup of the Earth's center, surface and surroundings.
Thermodynamics Discover the different kinds of energy: chemical, electric, kinetic, radiant, and thermal. Overview of the laws of thermodynamics.
Mechanics Study Newton's Three Laws of Motion and learn the difference between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Electricity & Magnetism Learn how different kinds of waves are interpreted as a light or sound and understand the electromagnetic spectrum.
Relativity Learn why the theory of relativity shook up our understanding of the relationship between space and time and put Albert Einstein on the map.
Atomic Structure Learn the structure and function of atoms, and how to distinguish between to covalent, ionic, and peptide bonds.
Biomolecules Study the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
Biochemistry Review key biochemistry topics such as: DNA & RNA, anaerobic respiration, aerobic respiration, photosynthesis, and oxidation/reduction.
Cell Biology Learn what makes up a cell and what processes take place within one, such as osmosis.
Chemical Nature of the Gene Get an overview of protein synthesis, mutations, and the genetic code and understand how the makeup of a gene affects is function.
Cell Processes Discover key cell processes such as: the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and sexual cell reproduction.
Genetics Learn about Mendel's Laws of Inheritance, Sex-Linked and Sex-Limited Traits and Chromosomal Linkage.
Animal Reproduction and Development Explore the animal reproductive cycle, including: sperm development, ovulation, embryonic development and gestation.
Principles of Evolution Study crucial concepts of evolution: the Harvey Weinberg Equilibrium, natural selection, and speciation.
Human Anatomy Study the structure and function of the following systems: circulatory, digestive, excretory, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal.
Plant Biology Get an overview of plants' structure and function, with special attention to shoot system growth, root system growth, and plant reproduction.
Principles of Ecology Gain an understanding of how different organisms, populations, and communities interact with each other and their environment.

Education Portal Instructors

Education Portal's 53 instructors bring a diverse array of experience and expertise to each course. From teaching philosophy in Athens, Greece, to exploring the mystery of genetics, each instructor is uniquely qualified to bring students the best online learning experience possible. Meet them now!

Jessica Bayliss, M.S.

Jessica Bayliss Jessica is our Director of Education and leads the development of Education Portal's free courses. She has 10 years of experience in education and online teaching. Her work with students of all age levels drives her belief in the power of free online resources to make higher education more affordable and efficient. Jessica's favorite part of the day is reading feedback from Education Portal's students. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in instructional technology from Texas A&M - Kingsville.

Greg Chin, Ph.D.

Greg Chin, Ph.D.Greg has taught genetics, molecular biology, and general biology to high school, collegiate, and post-graduate students at Stanford University, the University of California, Los Angeles, Santa Clara University and the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He has also taught science workshops for the general public and led biology teacher enrichment workshops throughout the U.S. He received a B.S. in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Find out how your genes work in Greg's introduction to genetics video lesson!

Max Pfingsten, M.Ed.

Max Pfingsten, M.A. & M.Ed.Max has taught classics, history and philosophy at a variety of levels at the Dikemes Academy in Athens, the Boulder Valley School District, University of Colorado at Boulder and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). His work is noteworthy for its synthesis of technology and simulation with more traditional teaching approaches. He received a B.A. in Classics from Depauw University, a M.A. in Classics from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a M.Ed. from Jones International University. See Socrates come to life in Max's lesson on the life, death, and philosophy of the great Socrates.
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