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Sophia Learning’s Introduction to Chemistry course covers the basic principles of general chemistry for students not majoring in a STEM discipline. In this course, you will learn to describe chemical principles and apply them to your daily life. You’ll also learn to relate the macroscopic world (what you see) to the microscopic world where chemistry takes place. Finally, you will explore different branches of chemistry and their applications, including atmospheric chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, and organic chemistry. It's recommended that you complete this course simultaneously with the accompanying Introduction to Chemistry Lab course for the best experience. Please plan ahead. While you can take as many Sophia courses as you’d like each month with your membership, you are only allowed to be active in two courses at a time. Taking this lecture course along with the lab course will occupy your two-course limit.
Sophia Learning’s science lab courses are designed to be used with the accompanying lecture course, creating a robust investigation and journey into the natural sciences. It’s recommended that you complete this Introduction to Chemistry Lab course simultaneously with Introduction to Chemistry, so you fully experience the application and real-world relevance of the subject. In this course, you’ll apply the scientific method, explore phenomena, and exercise critical thinking skills using virtual lab simulations from Labster, a leader in interactive science. All labs are performed online without any need for specialized science equipment. This lab course reinforces topics from the lecture course, such as the periodic table, atomic structures, chemical reactions, and acid-base reactions. To meet the lab requirement, you’ll be expected to write lab reports and answer formative quiz questions as you advance through the course. Important! Please plan ahead. While you can take as many Sophia courses as you’d like each month with your membership, you are only allowed to be active in two courses at a time. Taking this lab course along with the lecture course will occupy your two-course limit. This course requires a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer that meets minimum specifications.
Altering a recipe, planning a road trip, getting the best deal when shopping, and financing college— what do all these things have in common? An understanding of numbers and how to use and interpret them. In the workplace, fields such as business, technology, and criminal justice all depend on math. In Sophia Learning's Introduction to College Mathematics course, you will learn how to apply mathematics in a way that will positively inform your world. Learn how to use straightforward approaches for fundamental math and algebra to create meaning and see the world in a new way by exploring the following topics: real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, finance, and probability and statistics.
Sophia Learning’s Introduction to Criminal Justice course examines the criminal justice system in the United States, with a primary concentration on the three components of the system: the police, the courts, and corrections. The course will examine how each of these components contributes to our understanding of the definition and measurement of crime and efforts to explain the causes of crime. Additionally, the course will focus on the issues of discretion among criminal justice practitioners, due process vs. crime control, and contemporary changes occurring within the context of the criminal justice system.
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Ethics course explores philosophical approaches to understanding morality and evaluating moral actions. In this course, you will learn about a variety of normative ethical theories, and apply these theories to real-world ethical issues. With an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of major approaches to ethics, you will build the critical thinking skills necessary to justify ethical positions.
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Information Technology course provides you with an overview of information systems including hardware and software components, networking, database management, and issues related to privacy, security, and ethics. You will learn how computers represent, store, and process information and how businesses and organizations use technology and information systems to make decisions.
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Java Programming is designed to introduce the basics of computer programming from data types, to creating classes, to algorithms and testing. Students will learn these concepts while diving deep into the syntax of Java as the core programming language. The course culminates in the opportunity for students to design and build a project that answers a need or goal they identify.
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Networking course is designed to provide students with the foundational concepts of modern computer networking. This foundation is a base that learners can use as they prepare for certifications like the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The course begins with a basic exploration of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model for data networks. This section also looks at how the layers of the model interact with each other. In later sections, learners will be introduced to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and their uses. This section will also have learners exploring methods for routing data through local networks. The later sections of this course will expand into wireless and wide area networks and discussion on differences in how data is tracked and transmitted in those networks. Finally, the course will look at approaches to secure networks against malicious users. This includes a discussion on viruses, malware, and tips for troubleshooting several types of networks.
Sophia Learning’s Introduction to Networking course explores how computers and devices connect, communicate, and share information across local and global networks. Students will learn the fundamental concepts behind data transmission, network models, addressing, and hardware components. The course also examines common protocols, configuration tools, and troubleshooting methods that form the foundation of IT and cybersecurity careers. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain how networks operate and analyze the flow of data through different network layers.