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Dissection: Students study the anatomy of fetal pigs in a dissection lab.

DNA: Students conduct an experiment to extract the DNA from a banana into a test tube.

Gallery Walk: Biology students work in groups to post information about various common diseases.

Adult Education Centres in Winnipeg offers a range of science courses covering the subjects of chemistry, physics and biology. Select from the list on this page to learn more. If you are ready to sign up, please give us a call.

Biology 40S
Chemistry 30S
Chemistry 40S
Physics 30S
Physics 40S

Available Classes

Days offered: Monday and Wednesday

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Teacher: Nancy Cosby

Pre-requisite required: English 20F

Pre-requisite recommended: Biology 30S, General Science

Description

This interactive course consists of three major units, particularly suited for students seeking further medically-related post-secondary studies. Ongoing public-health issues in this course include:

Cell structure and theory, cancer and other major diseases
Human body systems, genetics, biodiversity and organism classification

Course content also focuses on current health concerns and practical life applications through a variety of research projects, in-class labs and class discussion.

Available Class

Days offered: Not offered Semester 2, 2016-2017. Please check back for future class offerings

Time: TBD.

Teacher: TBD

Note: This course will be taught at West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Avenue. View map.

Prerequisite required: Pre-Calculus 20S, Applied 30S, Core Math 31G or a math assessment showing strong math skills

Description

Topics include:

Atoms
Ions
Periodic table
Writing and naming chemical formulas
Balancing and identifying chemical reaction equations

It will also include a basic understanding of the mole concept, stoichiometry and limiting reactants, solutions, gases and organic chemistry.

Available Class

Days offered: Monday and Wednesday

Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Teacher: Christine Grosshans

Note: This course will be taught at West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Avenue. View map.

Prerequisite required: Chemistry 30S

Prerequisite recommended: Applied Math 30/40S

Description

Topics include:

Atomic structure (electronic configuration)
Kinetics (reaction rates)
Equilibrium (Le Chatelier’s Principle and solubility)
Acids and bases (pH and neutralization)
Electrochemistry (redox reactions and electrochemical cells)

Available Class

Days offered: Not offered Semester 1, 2016-2017. Please check back for future class offerings.

Time: TBD

Teacher: TBD

Note: This course will be held at West Kildonan Collegiate, 101 Ridgecrest Avenue. View map.

Prerequisite required: Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Math 20S; Applied 30S or Core Math 31G; or a math assessment showing strong math skills

Description

This is a modified Physics 30S course with an emphasis on application of mathematics in real physics situations. It will help prepare students for Applied Math 40S as well as Physics 40S. The math component will include algebra, equation solving, some graphing, vectors and trigonometry. The physics component will include motion (velocity and acceleration) or mechanics as well as gravity and friction.