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CHEM 2713 SUB1

CHEM 2713 - Biochemistry (+ lab)

An introduction to the major organic substances of living organisms, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids: structure, analysis and biochemical function.

3 credits
Summer 2 (June 1 - 19)
In-Person at Acadia
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Pre-university

CHEMISTRY 0110 - Preuniversity Chemistry

This course will help you learn the main topics, concepts and skills from high school chemistry, based on the Nova Scotia high school chemistry curriculum (Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12). This course is designed for students who have never taken chemistry in high school or who would like to refresh their high school chemistry knowledge before taking first-year introductory chemistry at the university level. This course is accepted by Acadia University as the prerequisite for first-year chemistry courses.

0 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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Undergraduate

CHEMISTRY 1033 - Intro to Chemistry 1

Basic concepts in chemistry, including stoichiometry, periodic trends and bonding. This course is offered through Open Acadia. The laboratory work consists of video- and computer-based assignments. This course may only be used as a prerequisite for admission to other chemistry courses with the permission of the department.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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Undergraduate

CHEMISTRY 1043 - Intro to Chemistry 2

Basic concepts in chemistry, including stoichiometry, periodic trends and bonding. This course is offered through Open Acadia. The laboratory work consists of video- and computer-based assignments. This course may only be used as a prerequisite for admission to other chemistry courses with the permission of the department.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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Undergraduate

CHEMISTRY 2513 - Organic Chemistry 1

An introduction to organic chemistry covering structure, nomenclature and reactions of the main classes of organic compounds. (3h lab) IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must have successfully completed the lab or be prepared to make their own arrangements to take it here at Acadia or at another university. A lab session is not offered through Open Acadia. Confirmation of successful lab completion must be forwarded to Open Acadia.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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Undergraduate

Classics 2233 - Scientific Terminology

The Greek and Latin origins of the technical vocabulary of modern science. For biology and pre-med students, but of obvious interest to students of all sciences. An examination of the Greek and Latin root words in scientific terminology and their combination and modification in English.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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CODE 3593 SUA1

CODE 3593 - Ecotourism & Nature Based Trsm

An examination of ecotourism's and nature tourism's impacts on host communities, natural resources, visitors, and community infrastructure as well as its influence on broader environmental, social/cultural, and economic sustainability processes.

3 credits
Summer 1 (May 11 - 15)
In-person
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Undergraduate

COMM 1213 - Communication 1

Development of the basic skills needed for effective communications. Communication theory is introduced. Grammar and sentence structure are taught. Emphasis is upon developing an effective, concise, direct writing style. Students also learn the appropriate techniques and formats for writing reports and letters, and how to plan and deliver oral presentations and speak in public.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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Undergraduate

Community Development 1013 - Leadership in Community Development

A theoretical and experiential investigation of leadership and group dynamics for professional and voluntary settings. Emphasis is given to the application of theory for effective leadership of groups and organizations within a community development context. This online course does not include the 1.5 lab component.

3 credits
Continuous-intake
Online
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