Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

GED 033 - GED Science Preparation


Description: Preparation in science for students preparing for the General Education Development (GED) exam in science. Provides instruction in biology, physiology, chemistry, earth, and space science. Skill building in test taking strategies for multiple choice and short answer response questions on the GED exam. Upon completion and demonstration of competence in the course, students may continue GED preparation or advance to develop skills for the workplace and to prepare for future educational opportunities.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain scientific practices.
  2. Hypothesize unifying concepts and processes in life science, physical science, earth science, and space science.
  3. Interpret visual information (pictures, maps, charts, graphs, and/or tables) as it relates to science.
  4. Formulate short answer responses using given stimulus materials and associated prompts.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 72
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 2