Science
NOTE: See the beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
| SCI1001 | Professional Skills for Science Students | 1 ch (1C) |
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| A discussion-oriented course introducing students to university-level study in the natural and mathematical sciences through faculty-mentored and peer-led small-group discussion. |
| SCI1002 | Science in Context | 1 ch (1C, 0.5L) |
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| 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. |
| SCI2003 | Co-op/WIL Work-term Report I | 0 ch (W) |
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A written and/or oral report on the scientific activities of a Co-op or other 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. Graded on a CR/NCR basis. Prerequisites: Students must have completed 32 ch and have a GPA of 2.7 or better. |
| SCI2611 | Life Science For Educators (Grades K-6) | 3 ch (3C 3L) |
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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. |
| SCI2622 | Physical Science for Educators (Grades K-8) | 3 ch (3C 3L) |
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| 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. |
| SCI3003 | Co-op/WIL Work-term Report II | 0 ch (W) |
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A written and/or oral report on the scientific activities of a second Co-op or other 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. Graded on a CR/NCR basis.
Prerequisite: SCI 2003 or equivalent. |
| SCI4003 | Co-op/WIL Work-term Report III | 0 ch (W) |
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A written and/or oral report on the scientific activities of a third Co-op or other 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. Graded on a CR/NCR basis.
Prerequisite: SCI 3003 or equivalent. |
| SCI4999 | Interconnections in Environmental Sciences | 3 ch (3C/S) (LE) (W) |
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Capstone course for Environmental Sciences students. Using an evidence-based approach, students will reconcile scientific, economic, ethical and social perspectives on a contemporary environmental issue. The course may consist of invited seminars, panel discussions, group work, and written and oral reports. Groups will include students from different specializations. Typically taken in the final year of study.
Prerequisite: final year of program or approval of the instructor |
| SCICOOP | Co-op Work Term | |
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| This designation indicates on the student transcript when they are away on a Science Co-op Work Term, and the name of the employer. A student aditionally gains a credit from either the Faculty of a science department for completion of a subsequent work-term report. |
| SCISCI 4321 | Science Outreach Practical Experience | 3 ch |
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Developing practical experience in facilitating student engatement in outreach activities related to science. Students will reflect upon, write about and discuss their outreach experiences with the class and will develop a new outreach activity.
Restriction: A minimum of 50 hours of volunteer and/or paid work in areas related to engaging youth in science.
NOTE: This course is restricted to students enrolled in their final year of study in a Bachelor of Science degree program. |
