Topics will include: nuclear energy, physical and chemical aspects of energy problems, environmental chemistry, the chemistry of pollution, the nature of polymers, molecules of life, the chemical basis of genetics and genetic engineering.††

Physical principles as they operate in a variety of contexts: lasers, space flight, energy, heat pumps, motors, cameras, relativity, radioactivity, nature of matter, computers, communication, technology and structure of the universe.††

Functions of the human body and its self-maintenance in relation to changes in the inner and outer environments. Topics include hormones, reproduction, digestion, sense organs, excretion and respiration. (Distance Education course)

Basic concepts of the cell, cell biology, cell reproduction and evolution, followed by an exploration of genetic engineering and its possible consequences. (Distance Education course)