High School Subjects: Natural Sciences
11 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
HSSCI 100 Chemistry 1B
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- HSSCI 184 (Chemistry 1A) or equivalent
Extends the study of properties that can be used to identify matter and the techniques to measure those properties. Core topics include thermochemistry, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and organic chemistry. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 168 Life Science 1
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Surveys the principles and concepts of life science, including the study of organisms and their environment. Cells, plants, protists, heredity, and diversity of life will be examined. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 169 Life Science 2
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- HSSCI 168 (Life Science 1)
Surveys the principles and concepts of life science, including the study of animals, ecology, and the human body. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 182 Physiology 1A
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Develops an understanding of the structure and functions of the systems of the body and their relationships. Fundamental topics include structural and functional organization of the human body, cell physiology, integration of skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Study of other organisms is included to complement an understanding of the human body. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 183 Physiology 1B
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- 72 contact hours total
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- HSSCI 182 (Physiology 1A) or equivalent
Develops an understanding of the structure and function of the systems of the body and their relationships. Fundamental topics include structural and functional organization of the human circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 184 Chemistry 1A
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- 72 contact hours total
Presents the introduction to the study of properties that can be used to identify matter and the techniques to measure those properties. The process of science for obtaining and analyzing information will be stressed. Measurement and mathematics will be emphasized. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 190 Physical Science 1
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Surveys the principles and concepts of physical science, including matter, atoms, chemical bonds and reactions, solutions, acids and bases, and carbon chemistry. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 191 Physical Science 2
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- HSSCI 190 (Physical Science 1)
Surveys the principles and concepts of physical science including motion, force, work, energy, waves, light, and sound, electricity, and magnetism. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 192 Basic Science 1
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- 72 contact hours total
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. Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 193 Basic Science 2
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- 72 contact hours total
Surveys principles and concepts of life and ecological science. Examines life structure and classification, cellular processes, heredity, evolution, body systems, plants, ecology, and conserving resources.Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.
HSSCI 196 Health Science
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- 72 contact hours total
Provides a basic foundation in personal health, nutrition, body functions, first aid and community health.Open Entry/Open Exit. 5 HS credits.