WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Indicate course type: WorkForce
Academic
Transitional Studies
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Section 1 (To be completed by the Department)
* Required only if making a change to existing course.
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Effective Year/Quarter: Fall 2014
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New Course Title:
ABE General Science
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Explanation (if necessary): This is a new course for the High School 21 program.
Credit (if variable, show range):
Total Contact Hours:
Lecture (10 hrs = 1 cr):
Lab (20 hrs = 1 cr):
Clinical (30 hrs = 1 cr):
Other (50 hrs = 1 cr):
Fulfill Degree Requirement:
Degree Title(s):
Degree Requirement Category:
1-9
100
80
20
Yes
No
(i.e., Communication, Natural Science, Related Instruction, Elective)
Course Description:
This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through the High School 21
Program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking educational enrichment. Students
will explore foundational topics in biology, chemistry, and ecology; 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
math concepts used in science. Students who successfully complete this course will earn a High
School 21 credit in Lab Science; students can earn an additional credit in English if they demonstrate
the requisite competencies in reading and writing. WAC 180 51-061 CASAS post-test will be given
after 45 hours of instruction.
Prerequisite (if required): CASAS 211 or above
Section 2 (To be completed by Dean)
Class Capacity
25
Continuous (enroll throughout qtr) or
Sequential (enroll at start of qtr)
Inst. Intent
12
Admin Unit
D8
Limited Proficiency English
Yes X No
Org Index
ADAB
Academic Disadvantaged
Yes
No
CIP
32.0230
Workplace Component
Yes
No
Is this course now planned to be part of an approved Vocational Preparatory program?
If “Yes”, list the 3-digit Education Program Code (EPC)
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Submitted By:
Date:
Dean:
Date:
Diana Herrmann (Academic
Transfer only)
Date
Linda Sherman:
Date
Section 3 (To be completed upon Curriculum Committee Review)
Vice President of
Instruction:
Date
Lab Fee
Class Fee 1
Class Fee Cd 1
Class Fee 2
Class Fee Cd 2
Yes
92
No
X
(Rev. Nov. 2013)
Walla Walla Community College
Master Course Outline
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Quarterly Schedule Course
Description:
Transitional Studies
ABE Science
Unit D
1-9
100
Lecture
Summer
80
Lab
Fall X Winter X Spring X
Even Year
20
Clinical
Odd Year
Catalog Course Description:
This course is designed for students seeking an adult high school diploma through the
High School 21 Program, students studying for the GED exam, and students seeking
educational enrichment. Students will explore foundational topics in biology,
chemistry, and ecology; 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 math concepts used in science. Students who successfully complete this
course will earn a High School 21 credit in Lab Science; students can earn an additional
credit in English if they demonstrate the requisite competencies in reading and writing.
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Recommended:
Instructor Permission:
Additional Information:
(i.e. cross listed course)
Intended Learning
Outcomes:
CASAS Score of 211 of above
(if needed)
Yes
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Explain the levels of biological organization from the atomic
level to the ecosystem level.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic chemistry including the
properties of atoms, ions, chemical bonding and chemical
reactions.
Explain the importance of observation and hypothesis testing in
a scientific process, and distinguish between science and
nonscientific practices.
Perform scientific investigations in a lab setting; gather, analyze,
and critically evaluate scientific data; and communicate
scientific results according to appropriate academic standards.
Interpret and explain basic scientific data represented in charts
and graphs.
Utilize basic research skills to locate and evaluate information
presented online and in the media to determine if the
information is “scientific and credible”.
Identify how authors organize text and use vocabulary for
specific purposes and audiences, and apply these strategies to
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academic reading and writing.
Produce writing that analyzes and synthesizes multiple texts and
logically develops and supports key ideas.
Use computer skills/programs for academic purposes such as
word processing, email, and learning management systems as
well as apply information technology to increase background
knowledge, and access new information.
The Scientific Method
Characteristics of life
Cells – functions, structures, and division
Evolution
Genetics
Chemistry – Periodic table and chemical reactions
Ecology – local, regional, and global
Cycles – water, nitrogen, and carbon
Biodiversity
Reading comprehension and writing skills
Media literacy
Computer fundamentals
June 2014