Following Independent Study Program enables you to achieve your educational goals without having to give up other aspects of your life. This program allows you to participate in a quality educational process and to choose where and when you study.

Principles of Biology. This course gives the introduction to basic principles common to all facets of biology. Course topics include a brief history of biology, the scientific method, the diversity of life, cell structure and reproduction, and metabolism. The course consists of 3 semester-hour credits. Tuition: $448.50

Principles of Biology Lab. This course was developed to expose the student to problem-solving skills emphasizing the importance of observation and data accumulation. Prerequisite: Principles of Biology. The course consists of 1 semester-hour credit. Tuition: $149.50

Nutrition. This course analyses personal dietary habits and behavior in relation to basic human nutritional needs and food composition. The course consists of 3 semester-hour credits. Tuition: $448.50

Nutrition (Online Semester-Based Course) – analysis of personal dietary habits and behavior in relation to basic human nutritional needs and food composition. It is an on-line course, utilizes Blackboard software. Students need Internet connection of at least 56K and Netscape 4.0+ or Internet Explorer 5.0. The course consists of 3 semester-hour credits. Tuition: $448.50

Environmental Conservation. The course provides a historical review of humankind’s interrelationship with and impact on the natural environment. Also, it examines basic principles of ecology and current issues relating to the use of natural resources and environmental problems. The course consists of 3 semester-hour credits. Tuition $448.50

Environmental Conservation Lab. It is an optional field studies to augment Environmental Conservation. Prerequisite: Environmental Conservation. The course consists of 1 semester-hour credit. Tuition $149.50

The minimum time required to complete a course is 12 weeks.