ABE 28 - ABE High School Lab Science 1

5 Credits

High School Lab Science 1 introduces students to life science. Students develop skill in measuring, solving problems, using laboratory apparatuses, following safety procedures, and adhering to experimental procedures. The course uses video lab, picture lab, models and other strategies of visual learning to explore how the cell and matter move through the living world. This course fulfills the requirement for one high school lab science and one high school credit.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve HS 21+ program students working to complete a high school diploma.
Active Date 2014-09-02

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Using scientific thinking and scientific lab methods, the class defines characteristics of life
Takes an in depth look at cell structure and function

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to follow lab procedures safely.

Apply the steps of the scientific method to everyday situations as well as laboratory investigations.

Demonstrate basic lab skills through the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data.

Accurately calculate and report laboratory data.

Interpret laboratory results in accordance with proper laboratory procedure.