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ARTS ARTS

DRAMATIC ARTS

ADA 4M Dramatic Arts - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course requires students to experiment with forms and con-ventions in dramatic literature, and to create/adapt and presentdramatic works. Students will do research on dramatic forms,conventions, themes, and theories of acting and directing fromdifferent historical periods, and apply their knowledge of thesein analysing and interpreting dramatic literature, including Ca-nadian works and works from various cultures in the late twen-tieth century. Students will also examine the significance of dra-matic arts in various cultures.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Dramatic Arts,University/College or Open

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ADA 4O Dramatic Arts - Open 1 credit

This course requires students to create and present a variety ofdramatic works. Students will present works by Canadian andother playwrights, and develop original material based on per-sonal narratives, local community issues, or global concerns.They will have hands-on experiences with various aspects ofdramatic arts productions, including performance, set design,lighting, costumes, stage and technical management, and mar-keting. Students will also explore possible careers related to thedramatic arts.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Dramatic Arts,University/College or Open

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Dramatic Arts Focus Courses:

ADB 4M Dramatic Arts - 1 creditMusic Theatre

University/College Preparation

Study in this focus course includes: the elements of a musical-book, lyrics, score, dance; early forms of musical theatre - opera,operetta, minstrels, vaudeville, burlesque; and various compos-ers - Berlin, Gershwin, Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein,Sondheim, Lloyd Webber.

Prerequisite: Any Grade 9 or 10 course in the Arts

EXPLORING THE ARTS

AEA 4O Exploring the Arts - Open 1 credit

This course emphasizes the acquisition and application of knowl-edge and skills related to the creation, interpretation, and pro-duction of works involving dance, drama, media arts, music,and/or visual arts. Students will study, evaluate, create, andpromote art works and productions, and will use a variety ofestablished and experimental techniques and various technolo-gies in individual or group projects (e.g., the presentation of atheatrical scene or an art exhibit on a website.)

Prerequisite: Any Grade 9 or 10 course in the Arts_____________________________________________________

MUSIC

AMU 4M Music - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and perform-ance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth cen-tury, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian andnon-Western music. Students will concentrate on developinginterpretive skills and the ability to work independently. Theywill also complete complex creative projects.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College or Open_____________________________________________________

Music Focus Courses:

AMG 4M Music - Guitar 1 creditUniversity/College

This focus course in Guitar will provide students with theopportunity to learn increasingly complex performance skills, tofurther develop technique, and to continue their study of musictheory, history, analysis, composition and technology.


AMH 4M Music -Stage - Band Music 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course will provide students with the opportunity tofurther develop their technical and imaginative abilities in a stageband environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College or Open

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ARTS

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ARTS

AMI 4M Instrumental Music - Band 1 credit University/College Preparation

This focus course in Instrumental Music - Band will providestudents with the opportunity to learn increasingly complex skillsin music literacy, performing, composing and arranging. Studentswill further develop their performance and sight-reading skills,while continuing their study of music theory, history, andanalysis.


AMK 4M Music -Keyboard - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course in Keyboard Music will provide students inboth the University/College and Open destination courses withthe opportunity to learn to play increasingly complex melodies,scales, rhythmic patterns and chords. Students will also havethe opportunity to learn to further develop their skills in readingand performing music, and to continue their study of musictheory, history, and analysis.


AMR 4M Music - Repertoire - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This focus course in Music Repertoire will provide studentswith the opportunity to learn an increasingly complex andextensive repertoire for their instrument or voice. They willcontinue to develop their sight-reading, presentation, andperformance skills as well as various styles through listeningand analysing selected works.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Music, University/College or Open____________________________________________________________________

AMS 4M Instrumental Music - Strings - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This focus course in Instrumental Music - Strings will providestudents with the opportunity to learn to further refine theirbowing and performance techniques, as well as their projection,intonation and tone quality. Students will continue to developtheir skills in music literacy, performing, composing and arrangingas well as their study of music theory, history, and analysis.


AMV 4M Music - Vocal/Choral - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This focus course in Vocal Music will provide students with theopportunity to learn to further refine their vocal music skills.Students will also have the opportunity to learn challengingrepertoire as they continue their study of music theory, historyand analysis.


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MEDIA ARTS

ASM 4O Media Arts - Open 1 credit

This course emphasizes the development of the knowledge andskills required for the production of interactive media art forms(e.g., interactive art installations, interactive videos, simulations,network art). Students will analyse and evaluate media art works,and will create their own works using a variety of technologiesand processes (e.g., computer graphics, photo-imaging, digitalvideo production techniques, electro-acoustics). Students willmaintain a portfolio of their media art works.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Arts, University/College orOpen, Grade 11 Media Arts Open

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DANCE

ATC 4M Dance - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This course emphasizes the development of technical proficiencyand the creation and presentation of complex compositions. Stu-dents will acquire increasingly difficult technical skills; assumeleadership as dancers, choreographers, and production person-nel; analyse and evaluate dance performances; and study his-torical and cultural aspects of dance, especially of dance inCanada.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Dance, University/College or Open

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ARTS

Dance Focus Courses:

ATP 4M Dance - Performance Practice - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course in Performance Practice will provide studentsin both the University/College and Open destination courseswith the opportunity to learn increasingly complex movement,presentation and performance skills. Movement theory andtechnique in the dance form(s) being studied will form thefoundation for learning.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Dance, University/College or Open__________________________________________________

VISUAL ARTS

AVI 4M Visual Arts - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course focuses on the refinement of students’ skills andknowledge in visual arts. Students will analyse art forms; usetheories of art in analysing and producing art; and increase theirunderstanding of stylistic changes in modern and contempo-rary Western art, Canadian (including Native Canadian) art, andart forms from various parts of the world. Students will producea body of work demonstrating a personal approach.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Visual Arts,University/College or Open

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Visual Arts Focus Courses:

AWD 4M Visual Arts - Applied Design - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course in Applied Design will provide students withthe opportunity to learn increasingly complex mechanical andcomputer page layout design techniques. Students will alsocontinue to learn how to apply the principles of art to commercialdesign through a variety of advertising, animation and illustrationtechniques.


Arts Cooperative Education Program

The Arts courses can be used in the Cooperative EducationProgram for students considering careers in teaching,music, photography, graphic arts, advertising andanimation.

AWM 4M Visual Arts -Drawing and Painting - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course in Drawing and Painting will provide studentswith the opportunity to learn increasingly complex skills indrawing and painting and to apply these techniques to create avariety of subject matter. Students will also continue to learn arthistory and criticism techniques and approaches as theyappreciate and evaluate their own art works and those of others.


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AWQ 4M Visual Arts -Photography - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This focus course in Photography will provide students withthe opportunity to learn skills in photography. Students willalso be provided with the opportunity to learn about the historyof photography as well as to apply design principles to theircompositions. Note: There will be a materials fee for this course,and students should have access to a 35 mm SLR camera.


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AWU 4M Visual Arts -Art History - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This is not a studio course. This course is designed for studentsinterested in art appreciation and architecture. Throughmeaningful exposure to art history, students will broaden theirattitudes and expand their visual vocabulary. Stylistictechniques and thematic subjects will be examined to helpstudents become confident, critical thinkers, able to look at andinterpret art. Through group and independent projects, research,discussion, and slide lectures, students will probe areas ofinterest such as the role of the artist in society, the meaning ofart, and humanity’s need to create and to communicate.


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BUSINESS STUDIES

BAN 4E Accounting for a Small 1 credit Business - Workplace Preparation

This course further develops students’ understanding of thefundamentals of accounting by having them examine eachcomponent of the accounting cycle, with an emphasis on themerchandising business. Students will use computerapplications software to learn how accounting is practised inthe workplace. Students will acquire an understanding of payrollsystems, inventory, specialized journals, subsidiary ledgers,income tax reporting, and budgeting.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Accounting Essentials,Workplace Preparation

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BAT 4M Financial Accounting Principles - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course introduces students to advanced accountingprinciples that will prepare them for postsecondary studies inbusiness. Students will learn about financial statements forvarious forms of business ownership and how those statementsare interpreted in making business decisions. This courseexpands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, furtherdevelops accounting methods for assets, and introducesaccounting for partnerships and corporations.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Financial AccountingFundamentals, University/College preparation

This course may be available “on-line” as an eLearningcourse. See your Guidance Counsellor.__________________________________________________________

BBB 4E International Business 1 creditEssentials - Workplace Preparation

This course provides an introduction to international business.Students will explore the economic relationships that Canadahas developed with other nations, and the impact of theserelationships on productivity, prices, and variety of goods. Thiscourse also introduces students to a variety of careeropportunities in international business.

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BUSINESS STUDIES

BBB 4M International Business 1 creditFundamentals - University/ College Preparation

This course provides an overview of the importance ofinternational business and trade in the global economy andexplores the factors that influence success in internationalmarkets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategiesassociated with marketing, distribution, and managinginternational business effectively. This course prepares studentsfor postsecondary programs in business, including internationalbusiness, marketing, and management.__________________________________________________

BDV 4C Entrepreneurship: Venture 1 creditPlanning in an Electronic Age-

College Preparation

This course provides students with the opportunity to developand apply entrepreneurial skills through the creation of a ventureplan that capitalizes on the potential of e-commerce. Studentswill research and identify an opportunity for a venture. Theywill then complete the components of a venture plan thatincludes a website.________________________________________________________

BOG 4E Business Leadership: 1 creditBecoming a Manager - Workplace Preparation

This course helps students prepare for managerial positions intheir future careers. Students will focus on the development ofcore skills required to become a successful manager, includingoperations management, inventory control, marketing, financialplanning, scheduling, and communication. Students will alsoexplore the management challenges of hiring, training, andmotivating employees, and complying with legal requirements._____________________________________________________

BOH 4M Business Leadership: 1 creditManagement Fundamentals -


This course focuses on the development of leadership skillsused in managing a successful business. Students will analysethe role of a leader in business with a focus on decision making,management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict,motivation of employees, and planning. Effective businesscommunication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are alsoemphasized.

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BTX 4C Information and Communication 1 credit Technology: Multimedia Solutions -

College Preparation

This course provides students with the opportunity to applytheir information and communication technology skills whileworking in a team environment. Through a project-basedapproach, students will have opportunities to integrate commonbusiness software applications and apply multimedia techniques.Students will further their understanding of electronic businessand e-commerce environments. The skills acquired in this coursewill prepare students for success in postsecondary studies andin their future careers.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Information and CommunicationTechnology: The Digital Environment, Open

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BTX 4E Information and Communication 1 creditTechnology in the Workplace -

Workplace Preparation

This course provides students with the opportunity to furtherdevelop essential workplace skills in information and communi-cation technology while working in a team environment. Usinga project-based approach, students will focus on integratingsoftware applications and applying multimedia software features.Students will expand their understanding of e-business and e-commerce environments and workplace ethics. This course willprepare students for a successful transition from secondaryschool to the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Information and CommunicationTechnology: The Digital Environment, Open

BUSINESS STUDIES

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Business Studies CooperativeEducation Program

All business courses can be used in the CooperativeEducation Program for students considering careers in avariety of fields such as accounting, human resources,marketing and advertising, travel and tourism,entrepreneurship and business administration.

CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES

CGO 4M Geomatics: Geotechnologies in 1 creditAction - University/College Preparation

This course gives students experience with usinggeotechnologies to develop solutions to real-world problemsinvolving physical and human geography. Students will extendtheir knowledge of geomatics in the areas of cartography,geographic information systems (GIS), the global positioningsystem (GPS), and remote sensing. Students will develop criticalthinking and communication skills as they applygeotechnologies and geographic inquiry methods to devise andpresent ways of improving conditions for people and theenvironment.

Prerequisite: Any University, University/College,or College preparation course in Canadian and World

Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities_____________________________________________________

CGR 4E The Environment and Resource 1 credit Management - Workplace Preparation

This course examines the influence of human activities on thenatural environment. Students will study ecosystem structuresand processes, the ecological impact of human activities, andmethods of responsible resource management. Students willapply geotechnologies and geographic inquiry methods todevelop and present practical solutions to environmental andresource management issues. In the process, students’ problem-solving and communication skills will be enhanced in preparationfor careers and the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 9 Geography of Canada,Academic or Applied

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CGR 4M The Environment and 1 creditResource Management -


This course investigates the complexity and fragility ofecosystems and the pressures human activities place on them.Students will examine ecological processes, the principles ofsustainability, and strategies for resource management, with afocus on the challenges of environmental degradation andresource depletion. Students will use geotechnologies and skillsof geographic inquiry to explain and evaluate various approachesto achieving a more sustainable relationship between peopleand their environment.


Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities_____________________________________________________

CGU 4C World Geography: Urban 1 credit Patterns and Interactions - College Preparation

This course examines cities around the world and the social,political, cultural, environmental, and economic factors thatshape them. Students will study urban structures and systems,the impact of migrations on cities, and the impact of cities on theenvironment. Students will use geotechnologies and applygeographic concepts and inquiry methods to analyse issuesand problems related to urban development and to formulatepotential solutions.


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CGU 4U World Geography: 1 creditHuman Patterns and Interactions -

University Preparation

This course examines how humans interact with their naturalenvironments and with each other. Students will study theinfluence of spatial, political, economic, and social factors onsettlement patterns, human migration, cultural change,globalization, and environmental trends. Students will usegeotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysisto extend their knowledge of human geography, identify andexplain current trends and patterns, and predict future ones.



CGW 4U Canadian and World Issues: 1 creditA Geographic Analysis -University Preparation

This course examines the global challenges of creating asustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issuesthat illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a rangeof topics, including cultural, economic, and geopoliticalrelationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basichuman needs, and protection of the natural environment.Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographicinquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balancedopinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a worldthat is interdependent and constantly changing.


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CHI 4U Canada: History, Identity, and 1 creditCulture - University Preparation

This course explores the challenges associated with the formationof a Canadian national identity. Students will examine the social,political, and economic forces that have shaped Canada fromthe pre-contact period to the present and will investigate thehistorical roots of contemporary issues from a variety ofperspectives. Students will use critical-thinking andcommunication skills to consider events and ideas in historicalcontext, debate issues of culture and identity, and present theirown views.


Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities_______________________________________________________

CHM 4E Adventures in World History - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course explores a variety of human experiences in worldhistory from earliest times to the present. Students will learnabout a wide range of societies and cultures, examining suchthings as systems of government, technological developments,work, art, and religion. Students will apply methods of researchand inquiry to examine human societies in many different timesand places and to communicate points of view about theirfindings.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History SinceWorld War I, Academic or Applied

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CHY 4C World History: The West and the 1 credit World - College Preparation

This course explores the history of the world since the sixteenthcentury, emphasizing the interaction between the emerging Westand other regions of the world. Students will learn about a varietyof economic, social, and political systems and the changes theyhave undergone over time. Students will apply their developingskills of historical inquiry to understand and communicate ideasabout the forces that have formed our modern world.


Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities__________________________________________________

CHY 4U World History: The West 1 credit and The World - University Preparation

This course investigates the major trends in Western civiliza-tion and world history from the sixteenth century to the present.Students will learn about the interaction between the emergingWest and other regions of the world and about the developmentof modern social, political, and economic systems. They will usecritical-thinking and communication skills to investigate the his-torical roots of contemporary issues and present their conclu-sions.


Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities_______________________________________________________

CIA 4U Analysing Current Economic 1 credit Issues - University Preparation

This course investigates the nature of the competitive globaleconomy and explores how individuals and societies can gainthe information they need to make appropriate economicdecisions. Students will learn about the principles of micro- andmacroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts tointerpret economic information, assess the validity of statistics,and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will useeconomic inquiry and communication skills to analyse currenteconomic issues, make informed judgements, and present theirfindings.



This course may be available “on-line” as an eLearning course.See your Guidance Counsellor.


CLN 4U Canadian and International 1 creditLaw - University Preparation

This course examines elements of Canadian and internationallaw in social, political, and global contexts. Students will studythe historical and philosophical sources of law and the principlesand practices of international law and will learn to relate them toissues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students willuse critical-thinking and communication skills to analyse legalissues, conduct independent research, and present the resultsof their inquiries in a variety of ways.



This course may be available “on-line” as an eLearning course.See your Guidance Counsellor.________________________________________________

CPW 4U Canadian and World Politics - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course examines Canadian and world politics from a varietyof perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in whichindividuals, groups, and states work to influence domestic andworld events, the role of political ideologies in national andinternational politics, and the dynamics of internationalcooperation and conflict resolution. Students will apply critical-thinking and communication skills to develop and supportinformed opinions about current political conflicts, events, andissues.



Canadian and World Studies CooperativeEducation Program

All Canadian and World Studies courses can be used inthe Cooperative Education Program for studentsconsidering careers in a variety of fields such as archeology,art history, politics, travel and tourism, environmentalstudies, journalism, urban and regional planning, teaching,law and historical research.

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LVV 4U Classical Civilization 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course allows students to explore the beliefs and achieve-ments of the classical world, which have shaped Westernthought and civilization. Students will investigate such aspectsof classical culture as its mythology, art, literature, and philoso-phy, as well as elements of ancient Greek and Latin, through avariety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual pres-entations, and discussions. By reading classical authors in Eng-lish and examining archaeological evidence, students will en-hance both their communication skills and their ability to thinkcritically and creatively.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied__________________________________________________________

LBA DU – International Languages - 1 creditLYX DU University Preparation

This course prepares students for university studies in the inter-national language. Students will enhance their ability to use thelanguage with clarity and precision, and will develop the lan-guage skills needed to engage in sustained conversations anddiscussions, understand and evaluate information, read diversematerials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and ef-fectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to theirknowledge of the culture of countries where the language isspoken through the use of community resources and computertechnology.

LWG DU – German – 1 creditLWI DU/LWI DO – Italian – 1 creditLKJ DU – Japanese – 1 creditLWS DU – Spanish – 1 credit

CLASSICAL AND INTERNATIONALLANGUAGES

International Languages CooperativeEducation Program

International Languages can be the perfect link in theCooperative Education Program for students consideringcareers in travel & tourism, international law & business,teaching and politics.

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COMPUTER STUDIES

See Technological Education — Part B: Computer Studies

ENG 4C English - College Preparation 1 credit

This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communi-cation, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary forsuccess in academic and daily life Students will analyse a vari-ety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary textsfrom various countries and cultures, and create oral, written,and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academicpurposes. An important focus will be on using language withprecision and clarity and developing greater control in writing.The course is intended to prepare students for college or theworkplace.


Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation_______________________________________________________

ENG 4E English - Workplace Preparation 1 credit

This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communi-cation, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary forsuccess in the workplace and in daily life. Students will analyseinformational, graphic, and literary texts and create oral, written,and media texts in a variety of forms for workplace-related andpractical purposes. An important focus will be on using lan-guage accurately and organizing ideas and information coher-ently. The course is intended to prepare students for theworkplace and active citizenship.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation__________________________________________________

ENG 4U English - University Preparation 1 credit

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, com-munication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessaryfor success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse arange of challenging literary texts from various periods, coun-tries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational andgraphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a vari-ety of forms. An important focus will be on using academiclanguage coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strat-egies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes forreading, and developing greater control in writing. The courseis intended to prepare students for university, college, or theworkplace.


Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

ENGLISH - COMPULSORY CREDITS

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ENGLISH - COMPULSORY CREDITS

OLC 4O Ontario Secondary School 1 creditLiteracy Course

This course is designed to help students acquire and demon-strate the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated bythe Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Students who com-plete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacyrequirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of infor-mational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a varietyof forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs,opinion pieces, and news reports. Students will also maintainand manage a literacy portfolio containing a record of their read-ing experiences and samples of their writing.

Eligibility requirement: Students who have beenunsuccessful at least once on the Ontario SecondarySchool Literacy Test are eligible to take the course.

EBT 4O Communication in the World of 1 credit Business and Technology - Open

This course emphasizes practical writing and communicationskills that are needed in the world of business and technology.Students will analyse the characteristics of effective models ofbusiness and technical communications; gather information towrite reports, business letters, memos, manuals, instructions,and brochures; and integrate graphics and text, using technol-ogy appropriately for formatting and special effects. They willalso make a number of oral and visual presentations.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation,College Preparation, or Workplace Preparation

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ETS 4C Studies in Literature - 1 credit College Preparation

This course is for students with a special interest in literature.The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, orcountries. Students will study a variety of forms and stylisticelements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, andcreatively to them. They will also investigate criticalinterpretations and complete an independent study project.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation

ETS 4U Studies in Literature - 1 credit University Preparation

This course is for students with a special interest in literatureand literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres,time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of formsand stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally,critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess criticalinterpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an inde-pendent study project.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation__________________________________________________

EWC 4C The Writer’s Craft - 1 credit College Preparation

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craftof writing. Students will investigate models of effective writing;use a workshop approach to write a variety of works; and makeconsidered decisions for improving the quality of their writing.They will also complete a creative or analytical independentstudy project and investigate opportunities for publication andfor writing careers.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation__________________________________________________

EWC 4U The Writer’s Craft - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craftof writing. Students will analyse models of effective writing; usea workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify anduse techniques required for specialized forms of writing; andidentify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing.They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative oranalytical independent study project and investigate opportu-nities for publication and for writing careers.

Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation

ENGLISH - OPTIONAL CREDITS

ENGLISH - OPTIONAL CREDITS

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

The following descriptions apply to English as a SecondLanguage courses offered to students in both OSS and OSISdiploma programs.

ESL AO Beginning Communication 1 creditin English, ESL Level 1 - Open

This course builds on students’ previous education and languageknowledge to introduce the English language and help adjust tothe diversity in their new environment. Students will usebeginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading,and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes. Theywill engage in short conversations using basic English languagestructures and simple sentence patterns; read short adaptedtexts; and write phrases and short sentences. The course alsoprovides students with the knowledge and skills they need tobegin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.___________________________________________________

ESL BO English in Daily Life, 1 creditESL Level 2 - Open

This course expands students’ listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills in English for everyday and academic purposes.Students will participate in conversations, in structuredsituations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a varietyof texts designed or adapted for English language learners;expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures andsentence patterns; and link English sentences to composeparagraphs. The course also supports students’ continuingadaptation to the Ontario school system by expanding theirknowledge of diversity in their new province and country.

Prerequisite: English as a Second Language,Level 1, or equivalent

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ESL CO English for School and Work, 1 creditESL Level 3 - Open

This course extends students’ skills in listening, speaking,reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday andacademic purposes. Students will make short classroom oralpresentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts inEnglish; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, studentswill expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills tofacilitate to the mainstream school program. This course alsointroduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherentin Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadianissues.


ESL DO Study Skills in English, 1 creditESL Level 4 - Open

This course prepares students to use English with increasingfluency and accuracy in classroom and social situations and toparticipate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Studentswill develop the oral presentation, reading, and writing skillsrequired for success in all school subjects. They will extendlistening and speaking skills through participation in discus-sions and seminars; study and interpret a variety of grade-leveltexts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; andrespond critically to a variety of print and media texts.


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ESL EO Bridge to English, 1 creditESL Level 5 - Open

This course provides students with the skills and strategiesthey need to make the transition to college and universitypreparation courses in English and other secondary schooldisciplines. Students will be encouraged to developindependence in a range of academic tasks. They will participatein debates and lead classroom workshops; read and interpretliterary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, andreports; and apply a range of learning strategies and researchskills effectively. Students will further develop their ability torespond critically to print and media texts.


ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

English Cooperative Education Program

English courses along with the optional English courseswill be of interest to students considering careers injournalism, research, teaching, library, publishing, theatrecommunications, radio and television broadcasting.

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ELD AO English Literacy Development, 1 creditLevel 1 - Open

This course is intended for English language learners who havehad limited access to schooling and thus have significant gapsin their first-language literacy skills. Students will use basiclistening and speaking skills to communicate in English foreveryday purposes; develop readiness skills for reading andwriting; begin to read highly structured texts for everyday andschool-related purposes; and use basic English languagestructures and sentence patterns in speaking and writing. Thecourse will also help students become familiar with schoolroutines and begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.________________________________________________

ELD BO English Literacy Development, 1 creditLevel 2 - Open

This course is intended for English language learners who havehad limited access to schooling and thus have gaps in theirfirst-language literacy skills. Students will use their developinglistening and speaking skills to communicate in English for avariety of purposes; develop reading strategies to understand avariety of simple texts; produce simple forms of writing; applyincreasing knowledge of English grammatical structures inspeaking and writing; expand their vocabulary; and developfundamental study skills. The course will also provideopportunities for students to become familiar with and use schoolcommunity resources and to build their knowledge of Canadaand diversity.

Prerequisite: English Literacy Development,Level 1, or equivalent

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ELD CO English Literacy Development, 1 creditLevel 3 - Open

This course builds on students’ growing literacy and languageskills and extends their ability to communicate in English aboutfamiliar and school-related topics. Students will make brief oralpresentations; improve their literacy skills through a variety ofcontextualized and supported reading and writing tasks;distinguish between fact and opinion in short written and oraltexts; complete short guided-research projects; make brief oralpresentations; and engage in a variety of cooperative learningactivities. The course will also enable students to strengthenand extend their study skills and personal-managementstrategies and to broaden their understanding of Canadiandiversity and citizenship.


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ENGLISH LITERACY DEVELOPMENT ENGLISH LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

ELD DO English Literacy Development, 1 creditLevel 4 - Open

This course extends students’ literacy skills and ability to applylearning strategies effectively, and teaches them how to usecommunity resources to enhance lifelong learning. Studentswill communicate with increased accuracy and fluency for avariety of academic and everyday purposes; perform a varietyof guided reading, writing, and viewing tasks; use media andcommunity resources to complete guided-research projects. Thiscourse further develops the critical thinking skills students willneed to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens.


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ELD EO English Literacy Development, 1 creditLevel 5 - Open

This course provides students with skills and strategies thatwill allow them to continue their education successfully andpursue pathways to employment that may involveapprenticeship and/or cooperative education programs.Students will communicate orally and in writing on a variety oftopics; perform a variety of independent reading and writingtasks; interpret and create media texts; use a range of media andcommunity resources. This course also expands the criticalthinking skills students will need in order to contribute toCanadian society as informed citizens.


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FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

FEF 4U Extended French - 1 credit University Preparation

This course emphasizes the refinement of French-language skillsthrough the study of Canadian and international francophoneliterature. Students will interpret literary works, produce writtenassignments in a variety of genres, and conduct research on amajor topic for a written and oral presentation. The use of correctgrammar and appropriate language conventions in both spokenand written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Extended French

For more information regarding the Extended French programsee page 11.___________________________________________________

FSF 4U Core French - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensivedevelopment of French-language skills. Students will consolidatetheir oral skills as they discuss literature, culture, and currentissues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formalessay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate languageconventions in both spoken and written French will beemphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Core French, University

GRADE 12

GLE 4O* Advanced Learning Strategies: 1 creditSkills for Success After Secondary

School - Open

This course improves students’ learning and personalmanagement skills, preparing them to make successful transitionsto work, training, and/or postsecondary education destinations.Students will assess their learning abilities and use literacy,numeracy, and research skills and personal managementtechniques to maximize their learning. Students will investigatetrends and resources to support their postsecondaryemployment, training, and/or education choices and develop aplan to help them meet their learning and career goals.

* This version of the Learning Strategies course (GLE 4O) isonly available to students who have an IEP, with Principalrecommendation only.________________________________________________________________

GLN 4O Navigating the Workplace - 1 credit Open

This course provides students with opportunities to developthe workplace skills and work habits required for success in alltypes of workplaces. Students will explore occupations andcareers of interest through participation in real workplaceexperiences. They will make plans for continued learning andwork, work with others to design learning experiences, andinvestigate the resources and support required to make a smoothtransition to their postsecondary destination.

GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION

French Cooperative Education Program

French as a Second Language can be used in theCooperative Education Program for students consideringcareers in teaching, international business, travel & tourismand politics.

Guidance and Career Education CooperativeEducation Program

Guidance and Career Education can be used in theCooperative Education Program for students consideringa career in any area.

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PPL 4O Healthy Active Living - 1 credit Education - Open

This course focuses on the development of a personalizedapproach to healthy active living through participation in avariety of sports and recreational activities that have the potentialto engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Studentswill develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. Inaddition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a viewto enhancing their mental health and their relationships withothers.

Area of Focus:

The learning expectations of the Healthy Active Living Education(PPL40) course outline the knowledge, skills and health area ofstudy that students are expected to demonstrate by the end ofeach course. Schools may offer focus-course options for aparticular group of physical activities as the vehicle through whichstudents will attain the expectations. A possible focus option islisted below.

PAF 4O Personal and Fitness Activities 1 credit

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety ofenjoyable fitness activities that promote life-long healthy activeliving. Student learning will include the application of movementprinciples to refine their skills, participation in a variety of fitnessactivities (e.g. aerobics, fitness training, self-defense etc.) thatenhance personal competence and health, and examination ofissues related to healthy living. Reference should be made tothe Healthy Active Living Education open course descriptionfor Grade 12 health curriculum expectations.__________________________________________________

PLF 4C Recreation and Fitness Leadership - 1 credit College Preparation

This course focuses on the development of leadership andcoordination skills related to recreational activities. Studentswill acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize,and implement recreational events. They will also learn how topromote the value of physical fitness, personal well-being, andpersonal safety to others through mentoring. The course willprepare students for college programs in recreational, leisure,and fitness leadership.

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 open course inHealth and Physical Education

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PSE 4U Exercise Science - 1 credit University Preparation

This course focuses on the study of human movement and ofsystems, factors, and principles involved in human development.Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on healthand performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports,and the factors that influence an individual’s participation inphysical activity. The course prepares students for universityprograms in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, andsports administration.

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 University or University/College preparation course in Science, or any Grade 11

or 12 open course in Health and Physical Education

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

IDC 4U Partners in Literacy Studies - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course will help students develop and consolidate the skillsrequired for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplinesto solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning,and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject ordiscipline. Students will apply the principles and processes ofinquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic,and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovationsand exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situationsand career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. Theywill also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies,apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, createinnovative products, and communicate new knowledge.___________________________________________________IDC 4O Sports & Entertainment Marketing - 1 credit

Open

This course emphasizes the development of practical skills andknowledge to solve problems, make decisions, create personalmeaning and present findings to the growing Sports andEntertainment Marketing industry. Students will develop skillsin the areas of ethics, consumer research, advertising, publicrelations/publicity, event marketing, endorsement, sponsorship,product distribution, and career opportunities in Sports andEntertainment Marketing. Students will apply the principlesand skills derived from the study of Physical Education, MediaStudies, Business Marketing and the Social Sciences.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Health and Physical Education CooperativeEducation Program

Health and Physical Education courses will be of interestto students considering careers in education, personalfitness training, sports management, kinesiology, nursing,physiotherapy, teaching, social work and recreationtherapy.

Effective September 2007, Students may take more thanone Healthy Active Living education course for credit in

each of grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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MAP 4C Foundations for College 1 creditMathematics - College Preparation

This course enables students to broaden their understandingof real-world applications of mathematics. Students will analysedata using statistical methods; solve problems involvingapplications of geometry and trigonometry; simplify expressions;and solve equations. Students will reason mathematically andcommunicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.This course prepares students for college programs in areassuch as business, health sciences, and human services, and forcertain skilled trades.

Prerequisite: Foundations for College Mathematics,Grade 11, College Preparation

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MHF 4U Advanced Functions - 1 credit University Preparation

This course extends students’ experience with functions.Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational,logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden theirunderstanding of rates of change; and develop facility inapplying these concepts and skills. Students will also refinetheir use of the mathematical processes necessary for successin senior mathematics. This course is intended both for studentswho plan to study mathematics in university and for thosewishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics beforeproceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation,or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12

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MCT 4C Mathematics for College 1 creditTechnology - College Preparation

This course enables students to extend their knowledge offunctions. Students will investigate and apply properties ofpolynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions; continueto represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically;develop facility in simplifying expressions and solvingequations; and solve problems that address applications ofalgebra, trigonometry, vectors, and geometry. Students willreason mathematically and communicate their thinking as theysolve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for avariety of college technology programs.

Prerequisite: Functions and Applications, Grade 11,University/College Preparation

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS

MDM 4U Mathematics of Data Management - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematicsas it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods fororganizing large amounts of information; solve problemsinvolving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminatingproject that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Studentswill also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessaryfor success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enteruniversity programs in business, the social sciences, and thehumanities will find this course of particular interest.

Prerequisite: Functions and Applications, Grade 11,University/College Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11,

University Preparation____________________________________________________

MEL 4E Mathematics for Work and 1 creditEveryday Life - Workplace Preparation

This course enables students to broaden their understandingof mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life.Students will investigate questions involving the use ofstatistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problemsinvolving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costsand create household budgets; use proportional reasoning;estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to createdesigns. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills asthey solve problems and communicate their thinking.

Prerequisite: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life,Grade 11, Workplace Preparation

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MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Cooperative Education Program

Mathematics courses can be used in the CooperativeEducation Program for students considering careers in allareas of business management, accounting, financialplanning, teaching and engineering.

MCV 4U Calculus and Vectors - 1 credit University Preparation

This course builds on students’ previous experience withfunctions and their developing understanding of rates of change.Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraicrepresentations of vectors, and representations of lines andplanes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understandingof rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial,rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions; and apply theseconcepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships.Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processesnecessary for success in senior mathematics. This course isintended for students who plan to study mathematics inuniversity and who may choose to pursue careers in fields suchas science, engineering, economics, and some area of business,including those students who will be required to take auniversity-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

Note: The new Advanced Functions course (MHF4U) must betaken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors(MCV4U).

NATIVE STUDIES

NDG 4M Aboriginal Governance: 1 creditEmerging Directions-University Preparation

This course investigates hoe Aboriginal governments exerciseauthority and demonstrate responsibilities associated withgovernance in Canada. Students will explore Aboriginal worldviews regarding identity, relationships among Aboriginal peoplesand between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians, andAboriginal definitions of sovereignty. Students will also comparetraditional and contemporary forms of Aboriginal governanceand will examine Aboriginal and Canadian relations, focusingon empowerment and the inherent right to self-government.Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 University, University/College,

or College preparation course in Native Studies.

NATIVE STUDIES

NDW 4M Issues of Indigenous 1 creditPeoples in a Global Context


This course provides students with an overview of the issuesand challenges that confront indigenous peoples worldwide.Students will develop an understanding of the concerns andaspirations of the world’s indigenous population, plan andconduct research on global issues that have an impact onindigenous peoples, and use information technology to consultmaterials related to the views of indigenous peoples throughoutthe world.Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 University, University/College,

or College preparation course in Native Studies.

SCIENCE

SBI 4U Biology - University Preparation 1 credit

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depthstudy of the concepts and processes associated with biologicalsystems. Students will study theory and conduct investigationsin the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics,homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasiswill be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge andrefined skills needed for further study in various branches ofthe life sciences and related fields.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Biology, University_____________________________________________________

SCH 4C Chemistry - College Preparation 1 credit

This course introduces students to the concepts that form thebasis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitativeanalysis, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions,organic chemistry and electrochemistry, and chemistry as itrelates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ avariety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collectionand scientific analysis, and communicate scientific informationusing appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on therole of chemistry in daily life and in the development of newtechnologies and products.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic or Applied

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SCIENCE SCIENCE

SNC 4M Science - University/ 1 credit College Preparation

This course enables students, including those who do not intendto pursue science-related programs at the postsecondary level,to further develop their understanding of science and itstechnological applications. Students will explore a range oftopics, including organic products in everyday life; pathogensand disease; energy alternatives and their impact globally;communications systems; and science and contemporarysocietal issues. Emphasis will be placed on relating these topicsto global issues as well as to daily life, and on developing skillsin the areas of experimentation, research, critical thinking, andanalysis.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Science, University/College________________________________________________

SPH 4C Physics - College Preparation 1 credit

This course develops students’ understanding of the basicconcepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts asthey relate to mechanical, electrical, fluid (hydraulic andpneumatic), and communications systems, as well as to theoperation of commonly used tools and equipment. They willdevelop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws ofphysics and solve both assigned problems and those emergingfrom their investigations. Students will also consider the impactof technological applications of physics on society and theenvironment.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic or Applied

This course is available as an “on-line” course through theMinistry. See www.elearningontario.ca______________________________________________________

SPH 4U Physics - University Preparation 1 credit

This course enables students to deepen their understanding ofthe concepts and theories of physics. Students will explorefurther the laws of dynamics and energy transformations, andwill investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields;electromagnetic radiation; and the interface between energy andmatter. They will further develop inquiry skills, learning, forexample, how the interpretation of experimental data can provideindirect evidence to support the development of a scientificmodel. Students will also consider the impact on society and theenvironment of technological applications of physics.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Physics, University

This course is available “on-line” as an eLearning course throughthe Ministry and DSBN. See your Guidance Counsellor or go towww.elearningontario.ca

SCH 4U Chemistry - University Preparation 1 credit

This course enables students to deepen their understanding ofchemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energychanges and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium,electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Studentswill further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills asthey investigate chemical processes, at the same time refiningtheir ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis willbe placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and onevaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Chemistry, University___________________________________________________

SES 4U Earth and Space Science - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course focuses on the Earth as a planet, and on the basicconcepts and theories of Earth science and their relevance toeveryday life. Students will examine the Earth’s place in the so-lar system and, after a general introduction to Earth science, willexplore in more detail the materials of the Earth, its internal andsurficial processes, and its history. The course draws on as-tronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in itsconsideration of geological processes that can be observed di-rectly or inferred from other evidence.

Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic

This course may be available “on-line” as an eLearning course.See your Guidance Counsellor._____________________________________________________

SNC 4E Science - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course provides students with the science-relatedknowledge and skills they need to help them make informeddecisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Studentswill explore a range of topics, including chemistry at home andat work; communications technology; medical technology;gardening, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry; and alternativelife-sustaining environments. Emphasis is placed on relatingthese topics directly to students’ experiences, both in the worldof work and in daily life.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Science, Workplace

Science Cooperative Education Program

Science courses will be of interest to students consideringcareers in such areas as human and veterinary medicine,chemistry, biology, massage therapy, pharmacy,engineering and other related fields.

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HFA 4M Food and Nutrition Sciences - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course examines various nutritional, psychological, social,cultural, and global factors that influence people’s food choicesand customs. Students will learn about current Canadian andworldwide issues related to food, frameworks for makingappropriate dietary choices, and food-preparation techniques.This course also refines students’ skills used in researching andinvestigating issues related to food and nutrition.

Prerequisite: Any University, University/College, orCollege preparation course in Social Sciences and

Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies_______________________________________________________

HHG 4M Issues in Human Growth 1 credit and Development


This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study ofhuman development throughout the life cycle, with particularemphasis on enhancing growth and development. Students willexamine how early brain and child development are linked tolifelong learning, health, and well-being, and will develop child-care and human-relationship skills through practical experiencein a community setting. This course also refines students’ skillsused in researching and investigating issues related to humangrowth and development.


Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies________________________________________________

HHS 4M Individuals and Families 1 credit in a Diverse Society - University/College Preparation

This course applies current theories and research from thedisciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to thestudy of individual development, family behaviour, intimate andparent–child relationships, and the ways in which familiesinteract within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learnthe interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-beingof families, and the investigative skills required to conduct andevaluate research about individuals and families.


Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies

SOCIAL SCIENCE AND THE HUMANITIES

HNB 4O The Fashion Industry - Open 1 credit

This course provides a historical perspective on fashion anddesign, exploring the origins, influence, and importance offashion as an expression of national, cultural, religious, andpersonal identity. Students will learn about the many facets ofthe Canadian fashion industry, including both large-scale andsmall entrepreneurial enterprises, and its worldwide links, aswell as gaining practical experience in garment design,production, and care. This course also refines students’ skillsused in researching and investigating various aspects of thefashion industry.

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HPD 4E Parenting and Human Development - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course prepares students for occupations involving olderchildren, and for the responsibility of parenting, with emphasison school-age and adolescent children. Students will learn,through practical experience in the community, how early childdevelopment affects later development, success in school, andpersonal and social well-being throughout life, and how childrenand parents change over time. This course also developsstudents’ skills in researching and investigating various aspectsof parenting and human development.______________________________________________________

HSB 4M Challenge and Change in Society - 1 creditUniversity/College Preparation

This course examines the theories and methodologies used inanthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate andexplain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviourand their impact on society. Students will analyse cultural, social,and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the waysin which those patterns change over time. Students will alsoexplore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists,and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporarytrends.




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HZT 4U Philosophy: Questions and Theories - 1 creditUniversity Preparation

This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas ofphilosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social andpolitical philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical-thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from avariety of the world’s traditions, how to develop and explaintheir own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas tocontemporary social issues and personal experiences. Thecourse will also help students refine skills used in researchingand investigating topics in philosophy.



Social Science Cooperative EducationProgram

Social Science and Humanities courses will be of interestto students considering careers in teaching, social work,politics, law enforcement, journalism, gerontology andanthropology.

GRADE 12


In broad-based technology, courses in Grades 10, 11 and 12 thatlead to apprenticeship or certification programs, or that are partof school-work transition programs, may be planned for up to330 hours of scheduled instructional time. This additional in-structional time allows for the practice and refinement of skillsneeded to raise the quality of students’ performance to the lev-els required for certification, entry into apprenticeship programs,or participation in school-work transition programs. (It may alsosupport articulation agreements for advanced standing or pre-ferred entrance into specialized programs.) Instructional timemay be increased by increments of 55 hours; for each additional55 hours, students earn an additional half-credit. A maximum ofthree credits may be earned for the successful completion of a330-hour course. The number of additional credits and thenature of the assignments to be completed must be establishedbefore the start of the course.________________________________________________

AUTO BODY

TAB 45 Auto Body - 2 creditsWorkplace Preparation - Locally Developed

This course will continue to build on the technical skills receivedin Grade 11 as well as reinforce the broad range of careeropportunities within the Auto Body Industry. Students willacquire design, fabrication and repair skills using a variety oftrade specific tools, equipment and processes. Students willrepair and finish vehicles incorporating knowledge and skills insuch areas as collision restoration, component straighteningand repair, materials preparation, and finishing materials to OEMstandards (Original Equipment Manufacturer)._________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

TCJ 4C Construction Technology - 1 credit College Preparation

This course focuses on advanced residential construction, morecomplex construction systems, and the introduction of heavyconstruction related to commercial, industrial, and/or recreationalconstruction. Students will learn about the tools, materials, equip-ment, and methods used in the light and heavy constructionindustries; structural analysis and design; presentation andworking drawings; and auxiliary systems. They will also esti-mate materials and labour costs; study industry standards andbuilding codes; consider health and safety issues; and exploreenergy conservation, careers, and the impact of constructiontechnology on society and the environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Construction Technology, College

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TCJ 4E Construction Technology - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course focuses on advanced residential and more complexconstruction systems, as well as the introduction of heavy con-struction, related to commercial, industrial, and/or residentialconstruction; advanced practical workplace applications; andthe development of generic employment skills and independentlearning skills. Students will examine the materials, processes,labour, tools, and equipment used in the construction industry;technical drawings; auxiliary systems; and landscaping. Theywill also study industry standards and building codes; considerhealth and safety issues; and explore careers, lifelong learningopportunities, and the impact of construction technology onsociety and the environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Construction Technology,Workplace

Areas of Emphasis:

TCJ 4EP - Practical Home MaintenanceTCJ 4EM - Masonry___________________________________________________

REFRIGERATION

TCX 45 Refrigeration - 2 creditsWorkplace Preparation

Locally Developed

This course will continue to build on the technical skills receivedin Grade 11 and continue with a detailed study of refrigerationsystem components, controls and circuits. Particular emphasiswill be placed on the theoretical and practical study of meteringdevices, evaporators, condensers, compressors and motorcontrols. Students will build and service up to ten differentsystems using tools and instruments unique to the refrigerationand air-conditioning field. Students will acquire transferableskills relating to similar technologies.


TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN

TDJ 4E Technological Design - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course helps students develop a systematic process todesign products or services based on an understanding andanalysis of consumer needs, material characteristics, fabricationmethods, and design principles. Students will develop designbriefs, conduct marketing surveys, create freehand andcomputer-generated illustrations, make models, generatetechnical reports, design packaging, and become aware ofdesign trends. They will also examine careers and small businessopportunities in design, architecture, manufacturing, ormarketing.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Technological Design, Workplace_____________________________________________________

TDJ 4M1 Technological Design - 1 credit University/College Preparation

TDJ 4M4 2 credits

This course provides students with opportunities to solveproblems in design through the use of technical drawings, modelbuilding, testing, and marketing. Students will research, design,and test solutions for residential or commercial architecture,industrial engineering, and manufacturing. They will also examinethe educational requirements of a technical design–relatedcareer in engineering, architecture, or industrial design.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Technological Design,University/College

Areas of Emphasis:

TDJ 4M4 - Architectural_____________________________________________________________

ELECTRICITY

TEL 45 Electricity - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

Locally Developed

This course will continue to enhance students’ technical skilland knowledge relating to local residential and commercialelectrical fields. The course will consist of a detailed study ofAC/DC theory, and the use of hand and power tools, andmetering equipment required for more sophisticated applications.Links with local business partners will enable students to explorein depth potential careers in the electrical field.


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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

TFH 4E Hospitality and Tourism - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course focuses on advanced food preparation andpresentation skills; event and activity planning; the equipmentand facilities used in the hospitality and tourism industry; andtourist attractions. Students will study the nutritional value offoods, plan menus and recipes, develop management techniques,design and implement an event, and learn effectivecommunication skills. They will also explore careers, the impactof the hospitality and tourism industry on society and theenvironment, and health and safety standards in the workplace.Prerequisite: Grade 11 Hospitality and Tourism, Workplace_________________________________________________________

TFS 4C Tourism - College Preparation 1 credit

This course provides students with opportunities to analysethe characteristics and standards of the tourism industry,determine the factors that promote its success, and investigateprinciples and procedures that contribute to high-qualitycustomer service. Students will also assess facilities andactivities that attract tourists, and study communication andcustomer service techniques. In addition to exploring careeropportunities, students will analyse the relationship betweentourism and the economy and propose ways to enhance theperformance of the industry._________________________________________________________

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

TGJ 4E Communications Technology - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course examines the key elements in the areas of electronic,live, recorded, or graphic communications systems. Studentswill develop safe workplace habits and business managementskills and use a variety of materials, tools, and equipment toassemble, maintain, operate, and repair communications systems.They will also research the entry requirements for trainingprograms available on graduation, such as apprenticeships, andwill develop the employability and technical skills required forentry into the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Communications Technology,Workplace


TGJ 4M Communications Technology - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course examines communications systems and design andproduction processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded,and graphic communications. Students will create, manage, anddistribute complex electronic, graphic, recorded, or audio-visualprojects independently and in project teams. Students will alsostudy industry standards and regulations and health and safetyissues, and will explore careers, the importance of lifelonglearning, and the impact of communications technology onsociety and the environment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Communications Technology,University/College

Areas of Emphasis::

TGJ 4ME — Communications Technology - ElectronicsTGJ 4MT — Communications Technology - Tech. TheatreTGJ 4MM — Communications Technology - Multi MediaTGJ 4MP — Communications Technology - PhotographyTGJ 4MV — Communications Technology - VideographyTGJ 4MG –– Communications Technology - Graphics________________________________________________

HORTICULTURE

TCJ 4EH Horticulture - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course continues to build and enforce the technicalstudents’ skill and knowledge of the horticulture industry,including both greenhouse production and outdoor cropproduction in the region. Students will study detailed conceptsof plant science as they apply to landscaping, hydroponics,crop production and floral design. Students will developtransferable skills with tools and technology in the local industry.____________________________________________________

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYTMJ 4C Manufacturing Engineering 1 credit

Technology - College Preparation

This course focuses on advanced manufacturing andengineering, and provides students with an opportunity todevelop specialized knowledge and skills used in sophisticatedproduction processes. Students will solve problems; make thedecisions necessary to develop a product for manufacture; andexamine production methods, quality control systems, andenvironmental and societal impacts.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Manufacturing Technology,University/College


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TMJ 4E Manufacturing Technology - 1 creditWorkplace Preparation

This course focuses on drafting and design, machining, welding,computer numerical control (CNC), computer-assisted machining(CAM), motor control, hydraulic control, pneumatic control, andcomputer control. Students will use sophisticated design andmanufacturing systems to design and fabricate tooling, toprogram CNC equipment, and to design and build solutions totechnological challenges in manufacturing.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Manufacturing Technology,University/College

Area of Emphasis:

TMJ 4EW — Manufacturing Technology - Welding__________________________________________________

WELDING

TMW 45 Welding - 2 creditsWorkplace Preparation -

Locally Developed

This course will continue to build on technical skills received inGrade 11 and on the various types of fusion and non-fusionwelding processes. Students will study oxy-acetylene weldingand cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding,flux core arc welding, plasma cutting, soldering, and brazing.Students will also be involved in the fabrication of projectsutilizing various welding processes. This course will have astrong emphasis on correct work procedures and sound safetypractices as it relates specifically to the welding trade. They willalso study the broad range of career opportunities available inthe welding field and the educational requirements. Studentswill also research the scope of the welding industry and theimpact of its products on individuals, society, and theenvironment.


HEALTH AND PERSONAL SERVICES

TPT 4C Medical Technologies - 1 creditCollege Preparation

This course focuses on human physiology, pathology, andimmunology. Students will learn about accepted medical carepractices, current technological advances in health care, andhow to perform various procedures and use tools and equipmentin the field of health care. Students will also design solutions tocommon medical and health care problems, investigate careeropportunities, and examine laws and safety standards in thehealth care industry and the impact of this industry on theenvironment.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Health Care, College____________________________________________________

TPE 4E Hairstyling and Aesthetics - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course builds on the Grade 11 course to provide a solidfoundation for students wishing to pursue a career incosmetology. Students will continue to develop practical skillsand knowledge pertaining to the beauty industry. They will alsogain an awareness of the entrepreneurial skills required to ownand operate a salon. The course may focus on either hairstylingor aesthetics, or may include a combination of both areas.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics,Workplace

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TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY

TTJ 4C Transportation Technology - 1 credit College Preparation

This course examines alternative modes of mass transit to enablestudents to develop the specialized knowledge and skillsrequired to work with sophisticated land, air, and/or marinevehicles and transportation systems. Students will solveproblems related to vehicles and transportation systems;examine transportation-related issues such as energy conversion,power transfer, control systems, and environmental and societalimpact; and investigate the educational requirements of careeropportunities in the transportation sector.Prerequisite: Grade 11 Transportation Technology, College

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TTJ 4E Transportation Technology - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course examines the commonalities of land, air, and marinevehicles and transportation systems. Students will develop safeworkplace habits and business management skills and will usediagnostic, hand, and power tools effectively to service andrepair vehicles to meet industry standards and safetyinspections. They will also research the entry requirements forapprenticeship training programs and develop the employabilityand technical skills required for entry into the workplace.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Transportation Technology,Workplace

Area of Emphasis:

TTJ 4ES - Small Engine

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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

ICS 4M Computer and Information Science - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course helps students use programming and softwareengineering principles to design and develop algorithms andprograms. Students will use software development anddiagnostic tools, implement data structures and algorithms, anduse file management techniques in project settings. They willalso develop an understanding of the ethics of computer useand the impact of information technology on the community,and will explore postsecondary education and career paths inComputer Science.Prerequisite: Grade 11 Computer and Information Science,

University/College


Technological Cooperative Education Program

All technological courses can be used in the CooperativeEducation Program for students considering careers in avariety of fields such as electricity, tourism, plumbing,manufacturing and automotive manufacturing.

OYAP Students may have the opportunity to begin anapprenticeship while earning these high school credits. Formore information see page 13.

TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION - PART BCOMPUTER STUDIES

Computer Studies CooperativeEducation Program

Computer Studies courses will be of interest to studentsconsidering careers in engineering, computer programming,business, computer design and service, animation,information technology, software applications, systemanalyst, telecommunications technology and architecturaltechnology.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING

ICE 4E Computer Engineering - 1 credit Workplace Preparation

This course helps students understand network topologies (howcomputers are connected in networks) and associated hardware,and gain practical knowledge of hardware and softwareoperations and trends. Students will install and maintain computersystems and networks and diagnose and solve problems in them;develop maintenance and repair protocols; and customize utilityand application software to meet user needs. As well asdeveloping skills to communicate with customers, students willexamine computer ethics and identify skill requirements forcomputer support positions.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Computer Engineering, Workplace___________________________________________________

ICE 4M Computer Engineering - 1 credit University/College Preparation

This course helps students understand and apply computerengineering concepts. Students will analyse and designcomputer components such as logic circuits and interfaces;develop and construct systems and write the associatedcomputer programs to drive real-world devices such as trafficlights, models, and robots; and explore networking hardware,protocols, and configurations. As well as developing projectmanagement skills, students will examine the ethics of computeruse and explore related educational requirements and careers.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 Computer Engineering,University/College, or Grade 11 Computer and

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