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Section G · College-Preparatory Elective

Personal Finance Foundations - Semester 2

UC A-G approved Personal Finance Foundations - Semester 2 course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.

1/2 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person Interdisciplinary Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 5 credits

Section GUC A‑G Requirement

College-Preparatory Elective1 year required

Must be chosen from additional courses in categories A–F (beyond the minimum requirements) OR from other UC-approved college-preparatory electives, including computer science, business, statistics, and interdisciplinary STEM courses.

Why This Matters for College Admission

G electives are where students develop depth and signal academic passion. AI, cybersecurity, data science, and entrepreneurship courses are highly competitive differentiators for tech-oriented admissions profiles.

What You'll Learn

Apply environmental science principles to real-world sustainability challenges

Analyze ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity

Evaluate human impacts on climate, land use, water, and energy systems

Design evidence-based environmental solutions using scientific methodology

Interpret data from field studies, remote sensing, and laboratory investigations

Prepare for the AP Environmental Science exam

Course Structure

Unit 1Weeks 1–4

Foundations & Context

  • Core vocabulary and concepts
  • Skill baseline assessment
Unit 2Weeks 5–9

Core Content

  • Primary content delivery
  • Applied practice activities
Unit 3Weeks 10–14

Application & Synthesis

  • Real-world application
  • Final project or exam prep

Lectures & Reviews

Curated YouTube videos for Personal Finance Foundations - Semester 2

Hand-picked from credible educators — AP teachers, university lectures, and Khan Academy. Click a thumbnail to play in place; cookies are blocked until you click.

University LectureMIT OpenCourseWare

1. Introduction, Financial Terms and Concepts

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SpecialistThe Organic Chemistry Tutor

Simple Interest Formula

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SpecialistIBM Technology

What is Data Science?

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Tools / SoftwarefreeCodeCamp.org

Computer & Technology Basics Course for Absolute Beginners

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Tools / SoftwarefreeCodeCamp.org

Fundamentals of Finance & Economics for Businesses – Crash Course

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SpecialistEverythingProfessor

Explaining Basic Financial Concepts YOU Should Understand

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Prerequisites & Requirements

Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12; no prerequisites required

All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.

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