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Human Biology
Sophia Learning's Human Biology course helps you analyze fundamental biological principles from a human perspective. Human Biology topics include the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ systems, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on human health.<blockquote>'''Important!''' Please plan ahead. It's recommended that you complete this course simultaneously with the accompanying Human Biology Lab course for the best experience. 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. </blockquote>
Human Biology Lab
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 Human Biology Lab course simultaneously with Human Biology, so you fully experience the application and real-world relevance of the subject. 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 Human Biology lecture will occupy your two-course limit.This course requires a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer that meets minimum specifications. In this lab 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 molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ system structure and function, and the impact of pathological conditions on human health. To meet the lab requirement, you’ll be expected to write lab reports and answer formative quiz questions as you advance through the course.
Human Resource Management
Sophia Learning's Human Resource Management course is designed to introduce students to the core principles of HR, with topics such as workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits. Subject specialization introduces learners to additional topics including unions, employee safety, corporate social responsibility, and global HRM. Real-world scenarios throughout the course equip learners with practical skills to align HR strategies with organizational success. The course culminates in the opportunity for students to analyze the HR challenges faced by a rapidly growing technology company and propose strategic recommendations to improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance. For this summative assignment, students must integrate HR theories and concepts they learned throughout the course into their analysis and recommendations, ensuring their solutions are practical, feasible, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.
Introduction to Business
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Business course helps you understand the fundamentals of business. In this course, you will examine the environment of business, the art and science of marketing, what successful management of human resources looks like, and the basics of business finance and business investment. You will also learn how these concepts apply to companies of all sizes whether big, small, or even entrepreneurial.
Introduction to Career Readiness
Sophia Learning's Introduction to Career Readiness course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamental steps to secure a job role. In this course, learners will gain an understanding of the job search process and what it takes to prepare a resume and cover letter. Learners will also learn how to use their relevant experiences to succeed in interviews along with understanding how to act professionally in the workplace. In this course, learners will have the opportunity to create their own resume and cover letter, along with putting their interview skills to the test. *Due to potential content overlap with Sophia Learning's Career Readiness, we recommend you check with your institution and/or advisor before enrolling in this course.
Introduction to Chemistry
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.
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
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.
Introduction to College Mathematics
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.
Introduction to Criminal Justice
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.
Introduction to Ethics
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.