Applied Science
Applied Science
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Course Overview
Understanding How Things Work
The Scientific Method in Real Life
- You will learn how to turn a guess into a fact by testing it. This means you make a plan, run a test, and look at the numbers to see if you were right.
- You will learn to identify variables. A variable is just anything that can change during an experiment, like heat, speed, or weight. You learn how to change only one thing at a time so you know exactly what caused the result.
- You will practice how to keep good records. This ensures that if you or someone else does the test again, you get the same result every time.
Physical Forces and Energy
How Objects Move and Stop
- You will study mechanics. This is the science of why things move. You will calculate how much force you need to move an object and how long it will take to stop.
- You will learn about friction. This is the force that happens when two things rub together. You will learn how to reduce friction to make machines run faster or increase it to make things safer, like brakes on a car.
- You will understand energy transfer. This means seeing how energy changes from one form to another, such as how electricity turns into motion in a fan, or how heat turns into pressure in an engine.
Materials Science
Picking the Right Stuff for the Job
- You will learn about the strength of materials. This involves knowing how much weight a piece of metal or plastic can hold before it bends or snaps.
- You will study heat resistance. You will learn why some things melt when they get hot and others do not, which is important for building engines or heat shields.
- You will learn about durability and corrosion. You will understand why metal rusts when it touches water or air and how to use coatings or different mixtures of metals to stop that from happening.
Electronics and Power
Making Electricity Do Work
- You will learn how circuits work. A circuit is a path for electricity. You will map out how to control the flow so you can turn things on and off safely.
- You will learn about voltage and current. Think of voltage as the pressure of the electricity and current as the amount of electricity flowing. You will learn how to balance these so you don't burn out your parts.
- You will learn how sensors work. Sensors are parts that "feel" things like temperature or light and turn that feeling into an electrical signal that a computer can read.
Data and Measurement
Making Sense of Numbers
- You will learn how to use precise tools. This means knowing how to measure things down to the tiniest fraction of an inch or gram so your work is accurate.
- You will learn how to read charts and graphs. Instead of looking at a long list of numbers, you will learn to turn them into pictures that show you patterns, like if a system is getting faster or slower over time.
- You will learn how to handle errors. Sometimes a tool gives you a slightly wrong number. You will learn how to spot these mistakes so your final answer is always right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For detailed information about our Applied Science course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is online, but you can select Networking Events at enrollment to meet people in person. This feature may not always be available.
We don’t have a physical office because the course is fully online. However, we partner with training providers worldwide to offer in-person sessions. You can arrange this by contacting us first and selecting features like Networking Events or Expert Instructors when enrolling.
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This course is accredited by Govur, and we also offer accreditation to organizations and businesses through Govur Accreditation. For more information, visit our Accreditation Page.
Dr. Sabrina Russo is the official representative for the Applied Science course and is responsible for reviewing and scoring exam submissions. If you'd like guidance from a live instructor, you can select that option during enrollment.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 12 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve successfully answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
The course is always available, so you can start at any time that works for you!
We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll. This feature may not always be available.
You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
The price is based on your enrollment duration and selected features. Discounts increase with more days and features. You can also choose from plans for bundled options.
Choose a duration that fits your schedule. You can enroll for up to 180 days at a time.
No, you won't. Once you earn your certificate, you retain access to it and the completed exercises for life, even after your subscription expires. However, to take new exercises, you'll need to re-enroll if your subscription has run out.
To verify a certificate, visit the Verify Certificate page on our website and enter the 12-digit certificate ID. You can then confirm the authenticity of the certificate and review details such as the enrollment date, completed exercises, and their corresponding levels and scores.
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