High School Subjects - Natural Sciences HSSCI

11 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026

HSSCI 166 Introduction to Healthcare Sciences

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

Introduces students to basic medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and an understanding of common diseases.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

HSSCI 170 Biology 1A

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

The course provides instruction in the study of life, the chemical foundation of life, biological macromolecules, the cell, genetics, and evolutionary processes.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

HSSCI 171 Biology 1B

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

The course provides instruction in ecology, plant anatomy, diversity of life, and the animal kingdom.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

HSSCI 172 Environmental Science 1

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

This first semester of Environmental Science, an interdisciplinary life and physical science course, introduces students to core concepts in ecology and human impacts on the natural world. Students will explore the principles of environmental science, ecosystem dynamics, interdependence of organisms, and population growth with its influencing factors.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

HSSCI 173 Environmental Science 2

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

This second semester of Environmental Science, an interdisciplinary life and physical science course, examines how human activities impact air, water, land, and energy resources. Students will explore renewable and nonrenewable energy, human impacts on ecosystems, and ways to influence environmental policy. The course also introduces careers in environmental science and encourages students to consider solutions for a sustainable future.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

HSSCI 185 Earth Science 2

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

Provides instruction in the principles and concepts of earth science. The earth's processes and place in the universe will be examined.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

HSSCI 188 Earth Science 1

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

Provides instruction in the principles and concepts of earth science. The earth's matter and features will be examined.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

HSSCI 190 Physical Science 1

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

The course surveys the principles and concepts of physical science, including matter, atoms, chemical bonds and reactions, solutions, acids, bases, and carbon chemistry.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

HSSCI 191 Physical Science 2

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

The course surveys the principles and concepts of physical science, including motion, force, work, energy, sound, and electricity.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

HSSCI 192 Basic Science 1

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

Surveys basic principles and concepts of general science including Earth, space, and physical science. Examines minerals, rocks, the atmosphere, weather, climate, and the earth in space. Discusses properties and classes of matter, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, and energy resources.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

HSSCI 196 Health Science

Units: 5
Hours: 72 Lecture

Open Entry/Open Exit

Provides a basic foundation in personal health, nutrition, body functions, first aid and community health.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

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