
4 weeks / 6 hours per week
Free
About This Course
It covers the fundamentals taught in introductory courses surveying both biological and physical sciences at the freshman or sophomore level at college.
Our goal as creators of this course is to prepare you to pass the College Board's CLEP examination and obtain college credit for free.
“Natural Sciences” is a completely self-paced course. It has no prerequisites and it is offered entirely for free.
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FAQs
How is this course organized?
This course is organized into ten modules that contain short video lessons, exercises and readings.
All of the course material has been released at once so you can complete it anytime.
What do I need to pass the CLEP exam?
You need to demonstrate an understanding on scientific concepts that an adult with a liberal arts education should have on Natural Sciences.
The examination contains approximately 120 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Please examine our syllabus.
How does this course differ from other CLEP textbooks and traditional courses?
This online course includes a carefully structured series of video lectures and exercises taught by a top quality university professor.

Outline
Introduction
Navigating Through Our Platform
Modern States Education Alliance
Introduce Yourself
1. Evolution and Classification
1.0 Introduction to Evolution and Classification
1.5 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
1.7 Classification of Living Organisms
1.8 Readings
2. Cellular and Molecular Biology
2.0 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
2.2 Transport Across Cell Membranes
2.7 Readings
3. Structure, Function, and Genetics of Plants and Animals
3.0 Introduction to Structure, Function, and Genetics of Plants and Animals
3.2 Plant Physiology and Reproduction
3.3 Structure and Function of Animal Tissues
3.4 Anatomy of Animal Systems, Part 1
3.5 Anatomy of Animal Systems, Part 2
3.6 Homeostasis, Hormones, and Reproduction
3.8 Modern Genetics and Inheritance
3.9 Readings
4. Ecology and Population Biology
4.0 Introduction to Ecology and Population Biology
4.1 Ecology and The Energy Cycle
4.3 Population Growth and Models
4.4 Population Growth and Limiting Factors
4.5 Community Structure and Biogeography
4.6 Readings
5. Atomic Chemistry
5.0 Introduction to Atomic Chemistry
5.4 Rate of Decay and Half-Life
5.5 Readings
6. Reaction Chemistry
6.0 Introduction to Reaction Chemistry
6.7 Readings
7. Physics
7.2 States of Matter, Density, and Gravity
7.3 Classical Mechanics and Relativity
7.4 Readings
8. Energy
8.5 Sound Waves and the Doppler Effect
8.6 Readings
9. The Universe
9.0 Introduction to The Universe
9.1 The Universe and Solar System
9.3 Readings
10. The Earth
10.0 Introduction to The Earth
10.2 Readings
Sample CLEP Questions
Questions 1 - 15
Questions 16 - 30
Questions 31 - 45
Questions 46 - 60
Questions 61 - 75
Questions 76 - 90
Final Steps
Prof. Amy Nielsen's Recommendation
How Your Score Is Computed