Natural Science OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Natural Science Class by WGU
Western Governors University (WGU) offers its 'Natural Science Parts I and II' courses as free OpenCourseWare. The courses examine many aspects of the natural world using the scientific method, which is gathering observable and measurable evidence to acquire new knowledge or correct previous knowledge. The original 'Natural Science' courses were designed as core, general-knowledge courses for most types of degrees.
Natural Science Parts I and II: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | No |
Natural Science Parts I and II: Course Description
The original 'Natural Science Parts I and II' course was designed to familiarize students with the methods used to study nature from a position that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws. The course taught the use of the scientific method of collecting data through observation and experimentation and forming and testing hypotheses to acquire new knowledge and understanding of the natural world around us. Topics explored include motion, energy, chemical interaction, genetics and evolution, geological processes, oceans and the solar system. The original undergraduate Western Governors University's 'Natural Science' courses are general-knowledge courses that fulfill degree requirements for many majors.
'Natural Science Parts I and II' OpenCourseWare includes reading assignments, study questions and web-links to useful resources.
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