Science

NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.

Science program description.

SCI1002Science in Context1 ch (1C, 0.5L)
This course is designed for entering Science students to develop career skills in science. Topics include library research skills, lab report writing, teamwork skills, identifying junk science, ethics in science, as well as exploring career & degree options.
SCI1001Professional Skills for Science Students 0 ch (1C, 0.5L)
This course is designed for entering Science students to equip them with the skills to help master first year University.
SCI2003Work Integrated Learning Report ICR [W]

A written and oral report on the scientific activities of the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience. Faculty approval is required prior to any placement. A component of the grade will be the supervisor’s evaluation of the student.

Prerequisites: Students must have completed 32 ch and have a GPA of 2.7 or better.

SCI2611Life Science For Educators (Grades K-6)3 ch (3C 3L)

This course is designed for undergraduates preparing for entrance to an elementary teacher education program. It is an introductory level course for students having a limited science background. The topics selected are based on the Atlantic Provinces Science Curriculum, 1995. Included are: properties of living things, life processes and organization of living things, populations, energy flow and cycles within systems, the earth and its atmosphere. This course is not open to science majors. 

SCI2622Physical Science for Educators (Grades K-8)3 ch (3C 3L)

This course is designed for undergraduates preparing for entrance to an elementary teacher education program. It is an introductory level course for students having limited science background. Demonstrations, activities and labs will be integrated into the lectures.The topics selected are based on the Atlantic Provinces Science Curriculum, 1995. These include topics in chemistry and physics for the grades K-8 science curriculum. This course is not open to science majors.