Science Courses

A specially designed certificate for people wishing to work or working in animal care, animal health care or environment wishing to deepen their knowledge in animal care, animal science and zoology.  Also very good foundation for those considering higher qualifications in animal studies, like Zoology, Mammalogy or Biology, as a shorter qualification before commiting to longer studies. 

This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical jobs and alternative therapists, specially massage therapists and other health care professions working in close contact with the patients body. Topics covered include surface anatomy, regional and systemic anatomy I & II, radiographic and diagnostic anatomy, plus cytology.

This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101.

Biochemistry I (Animal) is an introductory course to biochemistry.  This course is similar to Biochemistry I (Plants) with a focus on animal biochemistry.  Biochemistry provides the knowledge base for all human and animals health studies.

In order to help you get the most out of the course we initially walk you throught the fundamentals of chemistry including atomic structure, the periodic table, molecules, nomenclature, organic chemistry and more before investigating common organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids and more.  Lessons cover: introduction to biochemistry, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, thermo regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, absorption, acidity, alkalinity, chemical analysis, and industry applications. Learn with highly qualified and experienced tutors the basis of life.

Prerequisite: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.

Biochemistry is the chemistry of living things. This course focuses on plants, rather than animals or humans; though much of what is studies will relate to all types of living things. 

A Problem Based Approach for learning in this course, makes the educational experience practical and applied, helping you to understand, absorb and retain your new knowledge.

Lessons cover: Biochemical substances and terms, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, metabolism, the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, acidity and alkalinity, nutrition, hormones, chemical analysis and biochemical applications in industry.

Prerequisite: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.

Biochemistry has its roots in medicine, nutrition, agriculture, and natural products chemistry. It covers many other areas as well, but today it is mostly is concerned with the chemistry of molecules found in and associated with living systems, especially the chemistry of these molecules. Biochemists are always trying to break processes down in order to understand how these work, how molecules are created or destroyed and how they relate and affect each other. With the advent of all the modern equipment and computer systems many biochemists also study intact systems and how each system functions and the other structures or processes that may be affected.

Strenghten your knowledge on Biochemistry and further your career in Health and Life Sciences. Learn about the important building blocks of life including: Amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, homones, RNA and DNA. This course focuses on biochemical molecules and is the prerequiste for Biochemistry III (Animals) & Biochemistry III (Plants).

Now revised (2009), including new diagrams

Enhance your knowledge with a deeper understanding of life processes. A course designed for people working or wishing to work in a human or animal health or science related profession, as practitioner, educator or researcher. Learn to explain a range of common biochemical processes with an emphasis upon animal and human biochemical processes.

In this course we examine a wide range of detailed metabolic processes. You will learn to explain a range of common biochemical processes including glycolysis and glycogen metabolism, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, enzyme activity, sugar and polysaccharide metabolism, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation and movement across membranes and a range of other processes. By studying with ACS you will be able to experience the luxury of studying at home and at your own pace! Enroll now to get the most out of this fascinating course.

Prerequiste: Biochemistry II or equivalent

Recently updated with new images in 2009.  This course will deepen your knowledge of Biochemistry with an emphasis on plants. This is an advanced course on biochemistry that will give you a deep understanding on how life processes work, where living organism obtain their energy and nutrients and how these are processed to renew and develop new living materials.  

Lessons cover: glycolysis, electron transport, oxidative  phosphorylation, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism, enzymes, reproductive processes, hormones and more.

Prerequisite: Biochemistry I and II or equivalent knowledge.

Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. What are the factors that makes us move better?  By understanding these factors it is possible to improve management of the body's capacity for movement and to help maintain optimum levels of energy.

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of body systems (e.g. Human Anatomy and Physiology).

Discover the world of Botany. The course contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy. This course satisfies the Royal Horticulture Society’s Module B of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.

This course builds an understanding of the botanical processses involved in Plant Growth and development. The course is designed for all those that need to know plants in depth, how they work, how they grow, which factors promote their development and which factors hinders their growth.

This course is for people that work or wish to work in applied botany, horticulture  or as a scientist. This course is useful for nursery personnel, technicians, researchers and science students wishing to further their knowledge in plant physiology. 

Gain insight and understanding of how your cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to oxygenate cells and remove carbon dioxide from your body.  Understand how the systems are regulated in both resting and active states and learn how different conditions can affect your cardiorespiratory performance.  An ideal course for anyone with an introductory knowledge of human biology who is keen to expand their understand of these vital body systems.

BE PREPARED FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH AND SCIENCES

An essential foundation course for all people interested in human health, animal care and animal studies. The cell is the basic unit of life. Its knowledge is most essential to understand how life works for higher animals and plants.

 Student Comment:

"the course was better than I expected" "I am studying a Bachelor of Health Science next year at university. I gained far more knowledge from this course than I expected."  J.McEwan

Acquire and deepen your knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course provides you with the knowledge basis to a career in Human Health and Wellbeing. You will understand what is a human body, how it works and which factors determine health.

This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

This course is the FOUNDATION for understanding the human body; and the first step toward further studies or a career in health services or fitness industries. It provides credit toward qualifications in many things, including naturopathy, fitness, health etc.

DO YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS?
A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist.

Do you love animals and nature?
Would you like to know more about them?

If you love animals and want to learn more about them, if you are involved in animal care and protection, animal management, wildlife management and care, veterinary, science teaching, or environmental management and protection, this course is a great option.

This course will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ Zoology and Evolution, together with some principles on animal ecology and morphology.

You will learn with the help of highly qualified and experienced tutors.

The course is accepted by some professional associations as points for their Continuing Education Recording Scheme, category “Correspondence courses”.

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