MATC 2025-26 Catalog

SCIHS-705

Credits: 3

SCIPH-706

Credits: 3

SOCHS-710

Credits: 3

Chemistry 1 The language and logic of chemistry are developed by studying elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; the periodic table and periodic law; chemical bonding; the naming of compounds; the writing of formulas; and other topics. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATHHS-716 or MATHPH-716. SCIHS-706 Credits: 3 Chemistry 2 Instruction is continued in the laws and principles of chemistry through a study of oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, the properties of gases, the kinetic theory of matter, ionization, solutions, oxidation-reduction, radioactivity and other topics. Prerequisite(s): Complete SCIHS-705 or SCIPH-705. SCIHS-750 Credits: 3 Physical Science 1 Physical Science 1 teaches the nature of science while incorporating physics, chemistry, earth science and space science. Topics include nonliving matter, scientific problem-solving, metric measurement, nature of chemicals, periodic tables, force, acceleration, momentum, work, power and machines. SCIHS-751 Credits: 3 Physical Science 2 Physical Science 2 is a course designed to teach the nature of science while incorporating physics, chemistry, earth science and space science. Topics include heat and temperature, waves, communication and technology, the solar system, the universe, planet Earth, the atmosphere, and using natural resources. SCIENCE – Post High School SCIPH-703 Credits: 3 Biology 1 Students will obtain an overview of biology and learn about the basic tools for biology, the chemical and structural basis of life, genetics, and microbiology through lecture and labs. SCIPH-704 Credits: 3 Biology 2 Students will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of animals, with an emphasis on human biology, through lecture, dissections and experiments. SCIPH-705 Credits: 3 Chemistry 1 The language and logic of chemistry are developed by studying elements, compounds and mixtures; atomic structure; the periodic table and the periodic law; chemical bonding; the naming of compounds; the writing of formulas; and other topics. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATHHS-716 or MATHPH-716.

Chemistry 2 Instruction is continued in the laws and principles of chemistry through a study of oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, the properties of gases, the kinetic theory of matter, ionization, solutions, oxidation-reduction, radioactivity and other topics. Prerequisite(s): Complete SCIHS-705 or SCIPH-705. SCIPH-750 Credits: 3 Physical Science 1 Physical Science 1 teaches the nature of science while incorporating physics, chemistry, earth science and space science. Topics include nonliving matter, scientific problem-solving, metric measurement, nature of chemicals, periodic tables, force, acceleration, momentum, work, power and machines. SOCIAL SCIENCE ADULT HIGH SCHOOL SOCH9-705 Credits: 1 HSED 5.09-Reading for Social Science This course explores four main topics related to the social sciences: United States history, world history, economics and geographic regions of the world. It fulfills the social science requirement for MATC’s P.I. 5.09 HSED program. Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent is required. SOCHS-701 Credits: 3 American Government A study is made of American democracy. Topics include political principles, documents and the development of rights of a free people. Emphasis is placed upon three major areas: the Congress, the presidency and the Supreme Court. SOCHS-704 Credits: 3 Economics A study of our great challenge to use our limited resources to satisfy unlimited human wants for goods and services. This course attempts to explain how humans and nations resolve this problem. SOCHS-709 Credits: 3 World Geography I World Geography 1 helps students understand that the world has systems that can be compared, analyzed and evaluated through the study of landforms, climates, ecosystems and their interactions. Students will learn that the five themes of place, location, movement, region and human environmental interactions can be applied throughout the globe. In addition, students will look at world events and their impact on countries, cultures, environments and individuals. World Geography 1 will study the geography of the following regions of the world: North America, Central America and South America.

World Geography 2 World Geography 2 helps students understand that the world has systems that can be compared, analyzed and evaluated through the study of landforms, climates, ecosystems and their interrelationships. Students will learn that the five themes of place, location, movement, region and human environmental interactions can be applied throughout the globe. In addition, students will look at world events and their impact on countries, cultures, environments and individuals. World Geography 2 will study the geography of the following regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and Antarctica. SOCHS-714 Credits: 3 Personal Economics Personal Economics will utilize the appropriate resources to research, plan, implement and assess a learner’s individual short-term and long term personal economic future. Learners will focus on practical skills that can be applied to improving their personal finances. SOCHS-720 Credits: 3 Psychology The basic concepts, methods and applications of psychology in the daily life of the individual are studied. The student receives a broad introduction to the field of psychology as the science of human behavior. SOCHS-750 Credits: 2 Civic Literacy In this course, the student learns the basic principles expressed in important political documents in U.S. history, as well as the relationships between national, state and local Sociology This course develops an awareness of the social structures, social processes and institutions that make up society. By analyzing the various societal processes and structures, it enables the student to relate to group experiences. governments. SOCHS-761 Credits: 3

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