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| COURSE SYLLABUS |
| SMA-006 – Natural Sciences |
About the Course |
| The Natural Sciences examination covers a wide range of topics frequently taught in introductory courses that survey both biological and physical sciences at the freshman or sophomore level. The primary objective of the exam is to give you the opportunity to demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding expected of college students meeting a distribution or general education requirement in the natural sciences. The Natural Sciences exam is not intended for those specializing in science; it is intended to test the understanding of scientific concepts that an adult with a liberal arts education should have. It does not stress the retention of factual details; rather, it emphasizes the knowledge and application of the basic principles and concepts of science, the comprehension of scientific information, and the understanding of issues of science in contemporary society. |
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Credit by Exam Program |
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP) |
Resources |
Exam Bank Questions = 246
FlashCard Phrases = 497
Media Web Links = 3
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Recommended Prerequisits |
| None |
Sections |
| Section 1 - Biological Science | Concepts covered under Biological Sciences:
- Origin and evolution of life, classification of organisms
- Cell organization, cell division, chemical nature of the gene, bioenergetics, biosynthesis
- Structure, function, and development in organisms; patterns of heredity
- Concepts of population biology with emphasis on ecology
Note - The examination may include some questions that are interdisciplinary and cannot be classified in any single categories. Areas such as history and philosophy of science, scientific methods, science applications and technology, and the relationship of science to contemporary problems of society, such as environmental pollution and depletion of natural resources. Some questions are laboratory oriented. | | Section 2 - Physical Science | Concepts covered under Physical Sciences:
- Atomic and nuclear structure and properties, elementary particles, nuclear reactions
- Chemical elements, compounds and reactions, molecular structure and bonding
- Heat, thermodynamics, and states of matter; classical mechanics; relativity
- Electricity and magnetism, waves, light, and sound
- The universe: galaxies, stars, the solar system
- The Earth: atmosphere, hydrosphere, structure features, geologic processes, and history
Note - The examination may include some questions that are interdisciplinary and cannot be classified in any single categories. Areas such as history and philosophy of science, scientific methods, science applications and technology, and the relationship of science to contemporary problems of society, such as environmental pollution and depletion of natural resources. Some questions are laboratory oriented. |
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