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Algebra Professional Development (033MAT756) |
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University of California, Davis Extension |
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This interactive online course will help you teach the mathematics inherent in the Mathematics Content Standards for California Public Schools for grades 6, 7 and 8. Designed to complement any of the California adopted pre-algebra and algebra textbooks, the course emphasizes variables, expression and functions; properties of real numbers; linear equations; and solving and graphing inequalities. You will analyze mathematical problems, interpret student data and examine adjusting instruction based on assessed student needs. Through course discussion boards and a course messaging system, you will interact with your virtual classmates and your instructor, sharing lesson plans, teaching strategies, materials, assignments and mathematical insights. |
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Calculus (X1A) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course is an introduction to differential and integral Calculus of functions of one variable with applications, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, introduction to differential equations and infinite series, vectors, and introduction to differential and integral Calculus of several variables.
The course covers the key concepts of limit, derivative, and continuity as well as the main applications of derivatives in graphing functions and in optimizing functions. The course ends with an introduction to the fundamental theorem of Calculus which leads to the concept of integration and one of its main applications in calculating volumes through solids of revolution. |
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Calculus (X1B) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This continuation of X1A includes techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, first-order ordinary differential equations, exact equations, second-order ordinary differential equations, oscillation and damping, and series of solutions of ordinary differential equations. Supervised final examination. |
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Calculus (X1A) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course is an introduction to differential and integral Calculus of functions of one variable with applications, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, introduction to differential equations and infinite series, vectors, and introduction to differential and integral Calculus of several variables.
The course covers the key concepts of limit, derivative, and continuity as well as the main applications of derivatives in graphing functions and in optimizing functions. The course ends with an introduction to the fundamental theorem of Calculus which leads to the concept of integration and one of its main applications in calculating volumes through solids of revolution. |
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Concepts of Physics (XSB10) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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A survey of important concepts in physics for the nonscience major, the course covers historical and philosophical issues as well as introducing principles of physics: forces and motion, conservation laws, heat, vibrations and waves, and electricity and magnetism. In the second part of the course, students may study either topics in modern physics (relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear and elementary particle physics) or topics stressing physics in everyday life (properties of matter, sound, and light and practical uses of electricity).
Mathematics is not emphasized, but some algebra and geometry are used. Supervised final examination. |
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Concepts of Physics (XSB10) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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A survey of important concepts in physics for the nonscience major, the course covers historical and philosophical issues as well as introducing principles of physics: forces and motion, conservation laws, heat, vibrations and waves, and electricity and magnetism. In the second part of the course, students may study either topics in modern physics (relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear and elementary particle physics) or topics stressing physics in everyday life (properties of matter, sound, and light and practical uses of electricity).
Mathematics is not emphasized, but some algebra and geometry are used. Supervised final examination. |
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Earthquakes: Their Geology and Human Impact (X25) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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Earthquake activity, focusing on California, is considered, including an overview of plate tectonics as the theory relates to earthquakes; the nature of faults; the causes, characteristics, and effects of earthquakes; and issues of public safety.
Upon completing this course, students will understand: the general concepts of plate tectonics as they relate to seismic activity; the nature of faults, especially the major faults in California; the causes, characteristics, and effects of earthquakes; issues of public safety related to seismic activity
Access to a VCR is required. The course package includes the video When the Bay Area Quakes. |
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Immunology (X110) |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course presents an overview of the development, organization, components, and function of the human immune system. You explore the nature of infections and cancer and examine what happens when the system breaks down and becomes the cause of disease. You then investigate what is being done to improve on or take advantage of nature as a means of providing new therapies that either utilize or circumvent the human immune system. Supervised final examination. Prerequisite: Biology X4 or equivalent. Basic knowledge of biochemistry or cell biology is recommended. |
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Immunology (X110) |
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This course presents an overview of the development, organization, components, and function of the human immune system. You explore the nature of infections and cancer and examine what happens when the system breaks down and becomes the cause of disease. You then investigate what is being done to improve on or take advantage of nature as a means of providing new therapies that either utilize or circumvent the human immune system. Supervised final examination. Prerequisite: Biology X4 or equivalent. Basic knowledge of biochemistry or cell biology is recommended. |
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Intermediate Algebra (XD) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course is necessary preparation for most college-level study in mathematics. It covers real numbers, linear equations, factoring, graphs, radicals and exponents, and quadratic equations. The course is suitable for you if you need a review or refresher of high school algebra at the first and second year levels. Supervised final examination. |
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Intermediate Algebra (XD) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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This course is necessary preparation for most college-level study in mathematics. It covers real numbers, linear equations, factoring, graphs, radicals and exponents, and quadratic equations. The course is suitable for you if you need a review or refresher of high school algebra at the first and second year levels. Supervised final examination. |
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Introduction to Physical Geology (X3) |
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Science General |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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You are introduced to the principles and concepts of physical geology, covering the origins of crustal materials, especially rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and the erosional processes and their role in landscape development. Important areas of geological interest, especially those in the western United States, are emphasized in examples. |
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Introduction to Statistics (XB2) |
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Science General |
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Population and variables and standard measures of location, spread, and association are examined. Course topics also include coverage of normal approximation, regression, probability and sampling, binomial distribution, interval estimation, and some standard significance tests. |
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Introduction to Statistics - section 2 (XB2) |
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Science General |
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Population and variables and standard measures of location, spread, and association are examined. Course topics also include coverage of normal approximation, regression, probability and sampling, binomial distribution, interval estimation, and some standard significance tests. |
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Introductory Biochemistry (X105) |
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An introduction to the basic chemistry and overall structure of the most important biological macromolecules, the course studies enzyme catalysis, cellular architecture, and intermediary metabolism (carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides), including special processes such as photosynthesis, biological oxidation, and energy production. It also considers biochemical genetics, the mechanism of protein synthesis, and ways in which biological systems react to their environment and regulate their own internal activities.
Students and professionals in allied medical fields, biotechnology, dietetics, enology, forensic science, industrial/pharmeceutical purification, and others desiring a broad basic understanding of the fundamentals of this science will benefit from the course. |
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Introductory Biology with Lab (X19) |
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Science General |
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This course provides a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts in cellular, molecular, and developmental biology at the level normally covered in a one-semester lower-division college course. It is designed as an introduction for professionals in other disciplines considering a career change to biological sciences or for anyone interested in understanding basic biology, and as a refresher course for people with some previous background.
The lab component of the course consists of "home wet lab" biology experiments designed by the instructor and exercises in two CD-ROMs.
Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Chemistry (X16) |
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Science General |
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This course offers an introduction to basic principles in chemistry and demonstrates the role chemistry plays in various aspects of our everyday lives. Prerequisite: Although a background in chemistry is not necessary, students are required to have a basic knowledge of math, including algebra. Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Organic Chemistry (X18) |
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Designed for non-chemistry majors who want to gain an understanding of the theories as well as some applications of organic chemistry, the course begins with bonding and isomerism, then moves into a detailed discussion of the molecular structures and properties of various classes of organic compounds. Following a brief discussion of spectroscopy and structure determination methods, the course concludes by examining the role of organic compounds in our everyday living and in nature. Topics in this area include synthetic polymers, lipids and detergents, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Supervised final examination. |
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Introductory Organic Chemistry (X18) |
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Science General |
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Designed for non-chemistry majors who want an understanding of the theories as well as some applications of organic chemistry, this course examines the compounds that comprise most of the mass in living things. You begin with an introduction to covalent bonding and isomerism, then then move into a detailed discussion of the molecular structures and properties of various classes of organic compounds. You also cover biologically important compounds including lipids and detergents, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. And finally, after a discussion of the various reactions of organic compounds and ways that new compounds are synthesized, you examine the role that organic compounds play in nature, as well as their industrial applications in modern life. |
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Marine Biology (X55) |
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UC Berkeley Extension Online |
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The history and development of the field of marine biology are introduced; you examine the types of organisms that inhabit the marine environment and the types of habitats and ecological systems in seas and oceans. You also consider human use of the marine environment and the resulting problems and issues, including pollution, habitat modification, and exploitation of resources. Supervised final examination. |
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