Undergraduate Certificate
Certificate in Democratic Leadership
Acadia University's exciting, new certificate program is intended to build knowledge around the structures, processes and ideas of our political systems. It aims to prepare students to confidently consider seeking public office, and to empower those who want to practice high standards of leadership and encourage ethical, effective leadership from others.
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Post BEd Certificate
Certificate in Mathematics Teaching (Grades 5-9)
Acadia University's Certificate in Mathematics Teaching (Grades 5-9) will build your skills as a math educator for grades 5-9 (including grade 4/5 splits). The certificate is designed for teachers without a strong background in mathematics or for those seeking to update their knowledge of math curriculum and pedagogy. Our certificate addresses professional development needs identified by the Nova Scotia Department of Education, and the Minister's Advisory Committee on Teacher Certification.
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Pre-university
CHEM 0110 - Pre-University 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PCMS 0020 Maritime Security Series
Climate Change and the Provision of Security
This course provides an overview of how global aspects of climate change can affect maritime operations and how maritime security-related issues relate to climate change challenges with reference to the UN Conference on Climate Change - COP 27.