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Sample Courses



These are a few sample courses that will allow you to browse several lessons. As you go through the courses, you will be able to view the lesson content and multimedia learning objects. Click on a picture to open a sample course.

University Courses


PSYCH 111: General Psycohology

Basic course in modern scientific psychology. 18 lessons, 18 assignment submissions (16 Speedback assignments, 2 instructor-graded assignments); proctored midcourse exam; proctored final exam.
ENGL 316: Technical Writing

Writing scientific and technical proposals, articles, reports, and memoranda. Research paper. Online access to BYU library services. 21 lessons, 12 assignment submissions (12 Speedback assignments); proctored final exam.


High School Courses


APBIO 59: AP Biology

Equivalent of a college introductory biology course. Covers the following topics: atoms, molecules and water, cells, energy flow, genetic basis of evolution, natural selection, the origin of species and evolution of behavior, classification, prokaryotes and protists, fungi and plants, flowering plants, plant body and development, plant transport, plant stimuli and regulation, population dynamics, interactions in communities, ecosystems and biosphere, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, heredity and evolution, and organisms and populations. 24 lessons, 24 assignment submissions (19 Speedback assignments, 5 lab assignments); proctored final exam.
CHEM 45: First-Year Chemistry, Part 1

Features computer-based virtual labs, videos, and multimedia demonstrations. Beginning principles of chemistry—atomic theory, the periodic table, unit conversions, chemical formulas, and stoichiometry. 6 lessons, 6 assignment submissions (6 Speedback assignments); proctored final exam. Fulfills requirements for regular- or honors-level chemistry course.
ENGL 55: Twelfth—Grade English, Part 1

Literature and writing assignments centered around the metaphor of life as a journey. Lessons 1–7 are Speedback; lesson 8 is a portfolio of all the writing in the course. This course was designed for students in their senior year of English. 8 lessons, 8 assignment submissions (7 Speedback assignments, 1 instructor-graded assignment); Proctored final exam.
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