HSC 024 - General Science

Credits: 5
This course is designed for students seeking a high school credits through the AEP/Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking educational enrichment. Students will explore foundational topics in science; a special focus will be placed on understanding those issues within the context of everyday life. Throughout this course students will gain familiarity with evidence-based writing, reading for comprehension, media/computer literacy, and mathematical concepts used in science. Students who successfully complete this course will earn a high school lab credit in science; students can earn an additional credit if they demonstrate the requisite competencies. All students under 19 years of age must have a signed release from the last school they attended. Students 16-18 years of age must first be admitted to the College following the Alternative Education Program (AEP)/Open Doors Youth Re-Engagement Program eligibility or Underage Admissions Policy, which is available in the Transitional Studies/High School Programs office.