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YORKDALE
ACADEMIC COURSES |
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English
Courses |
ENG2P: English - Grade 10, Applied
This course extends the range of key reading, writing, oral communication, and thinking skills that students need for success in all areas of the curriculum. Students will study novels, poems, magazines, and reports, and will describe, design, and produce effective media works. An important focus will be the clear use of spoken and written language. At Yorkdale, this course is designed for students who have completed ESLEO but are not ready to attempt ENG3C.
ELDDO: English Language Development (English as a first language)Level 4, Open
This course extends students’ literacy skills and ability to apply learning strategies effectively, and teaches them how to use community resources. Students will engage in a variety of guided reading, writing, and viewing tasks; use media and community resources to complete research projects; communicate for a variety of academic and everyday purposes with increasing accuracy and fluency. This course further develops the critical thinking skills students will need to participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. At Yorkdale, this course is designed for students whose first language is English but who need to consolidate their reading/writing skills before attempting Grade 11 English.
Prerequisite: Yorkdale assessment or teacher recommendation
ENG3C: English - Grade 11, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. With the use of various graphic organizers, students will be introduced to a variety of research and essay writing styles that will prepare them for post-secondary education. In addition, students will analyse a wide range of literary texts from Canada and other countries, while focusing on presentation skills and independent study. ENG3C is particularly useful for students who are interested in preparing for college, but is open to all. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Applied
ENG3U: English - Grade 11, University Preparation
This course is a prerequisite for grade 12 University English and is designed for students who plan to attend university. The course will emphasize development of literacy, critical thinking and communication skills. Students read a variety of challenging texts such as “Frankenstein” and Shakespeare’s “Othello”. Students respond to subject matter in essay, presentation, and other creative forms.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
ENG4C: English - Grade 12, College Preparation
At the heart of this course is the study of literature. Students will read various stimulating and challenging works of literature from Canada and around the world. They will practise and improve their writing and speaking skills by responding to these works of literature in a wide variety of assignments and activities. In the interest of improving the accuracy of students’ written work, various technical aspects of the English language will also be studied. These include punctuation, sentence structure, commonly confused words, parallelism, and common spelling mistakes. Greek and Latin word roots that are essential to understanding and building English vocabulary will also be studied.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, College Preparation
ENG4U: English – Grade 12, University Preparation
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will analyze a range of challenging texts from various time periods, countries, and cultures; write analytical and argumentative essays and a major paper for an independent literary research project; and apply key concepts to analyze media works. An important focus will be on understanding academic language and using it coherently and confidently in discussion and argument. The student will learn to be more creative in writing style, implementing his/her own writing structures, as well as utilizing standard structures. Vocabulary will be expanded. Classic texts as well as contemporary multicultural writing are examined.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 11, University Preparation
OLC4O: Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course - Grade 12, Open
This course is designed to help students acquire the cross-curricular literacy skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Students who complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces and news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a literacy portfolio containing a record of their reading experiences and samples of their writing.
Prerequisites: ENG3C
SNC2D: Science - Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics.
Biology: The students learn the dynamic nature of an ecosystem, including ecological balance and sustainability of life and the factors that affect ecological systems. The students calculate their carbon footprint using a computer program.
Physics: The students learn different kinds of motion and the quantitative relationship among displacement, velocity and acceleration. The students conduct investigations on displacement, velocity and acceleration using Ticker Timer, Ultrasonic Motion sensor and plotting graphs.
Chemistry: The students learn chemical reactions and the symbolic systems used to describe them. They also design and conduct investigations of chemical reactions using standard scientific procedures and communicate the results.
Earth and Space Science: The students learn the factors affecting the fundamental processes of weather systems and evaluate how technology has contributed to our understanding of physical factors that affect weather.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
SBI3U: Biology - Grade 11 University Preparation to top
This course furthers students' understanding of the processes involved in biological systems. Students will study plant and animal cell, genetics, internal systems, kingdoms of life, and plants.
Throughout, the course provides cumulative evidence that all organisms, however different from each other, are united by a common set of characteristics. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students build skills related to scientific investigation. Students will develop their social, writing, reading, presentation, and laboratory skills. This course will build the foundations for a student's future in sciences related to biology.
Prerequisite: SCN2D
SBI4U: Biology - Grade 12 University Preparation to top
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in the various branches of life sciences and related fields.
Prerequisite: SBI3U
Recommended Background: SCH3U (may be taken simultaneously)
SCH3U: Chemistry - Grade 11, University Preparation
This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study the behaviour of solids, liquids, gases and solutions; investigate changes and relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used in developing new products and processes that affect our lives and our environment. Students will develop skills in a variety of laboratory techniques, data collection and scientific analysis, and the communication of scientific information using appropriate terminology and reporting formats. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and in the development of new technologies and products.
Prerequisite: SCN2D
SCH4U: Chemistry - Grade 12, University Preparation
The course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. The students will further develop problem–solving and employ a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Prerequisite: SCH3U
SPH3U: Physics - Grade 11, University Preparation to top
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will study the laws of dynamics and explore different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms of energy (mechanical, sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the way energy is transformed and transmitted. They will develop inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws through activities and demonstrations and solve assigned problems as well as those emerging from their investigations, individually and in groups. Students will also analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. They will learn by teacher-directed as well as independent study, and will work in teams on group projects.
Prerequisite: SNC2D
SPH4U: Physics - Grade 12, University Preparation
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of the concepts and theories of physics. Students will explore further the laws of dynamics and energy transformations, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields; electromagnetic radiation; and the interface between energy and matter. They will further develop inquiry skills and will learn, for example, how the interpretation of experimental data can provide indirect evidence to support the development of a scientific model. Students will also consider the impact both on society and on the environment of technological applications of physics.
Prerequisite: SPH3U
Recommended Background: MCR3U
TPA3C: Health Care - Grade 11, College Preparation
This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology, and basic medical terminology. Students will learn about the relationship between lifestyle and personal health, and conventional and alternative methods of disease prevention and treatment. They will examine health and safety issues in health care and the environmental and societal impacts of biotechnology.
Prerequisite: Over 70% in ESLEO
Recommended Background:SNC2D
Mathematics
(MAT1L) to
top
Grade 9, Locally Developed Compulsory Course
This
course emphasizes further development of mathematical
knowledge and skills to prepare students in their everyday
lives, in the workplace, in the Grade 10 LDCC course,
and in the mathematics Grade 11 and Grade 12 Workplace
Preparation courses. The course is organized in the three
strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional
reasoning.
Prerequisite:
Math Assessment
MFM1P: Foundations of Mathematics - Grade 9, Applied
This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and methods through exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended experiences with hands-on activities. Students will investigate relationships of straight lines in analytic geometry, solve problems involving the measurement of 3-dimensional objects and 2-dimensional figures, and apply key numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will also have opportunities to consolidate core skills and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.
Prerequisite: Math Assessment
MFM2P: Foundations of Mathematics - Grade 10, Applied
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems using real-life examples; and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
MPM2D: Principles of Mathematics - Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications, solve and apply linear systems, verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
The three units in this course are;
1. Quadratic Relations of the Form y = ax2 +6bx+c
2. Analytical Geometry
3. Trigonometry
Prerequisite: ?
MEL3E: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life – Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: MFM1P, MPM1D or Yorkdale assessment
MCF3M: Functions and Applications - Grade 11 College/University Preparation
This course introduces basic features of the function by extending students’ experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modelling real-world situations. Students will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and solve problems relating to financial and trigonometric applications. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: MPM2D or MFM2P
MCR3U: Functions - Grade 11, University Preparation to top
This Grade 11 course builds on the concepts and skills developed in the Grade 9 and 10 academic mathematics courses. The course is designed to prepare students for Grade 12 mathematics courses that lead to one of many university programs, including science, engineering, social sciences, liberal arts, and education. The concept of functions is introduced in the Characteristics of Functions strand of this course and is extended through the investigation of two new types of relationships in the Exponential Functions and Trigonometric Functions strands. The Discrete Functions strand allows students, through the study of different representations of sequences and series, to revisit patterning and algebra concepts previously introduced and to make connections to financial applications involving compound interest and ordinary simple annuities.
Prerequisite: MPM2D
MBF3C: Foundations for College Mathematics - Grade 11, College Preparation
This Grade 11 college preparation course includes a blend of topics needed by students who plan to pursue one of a broad range of college programs. The course has been designed with four strands that address different areas of mathematics. The Mathematical Models strand uses the concepts connected to linear and quadratic relations developed in the Grade 9 and 10 applied mathematics courses to revisit quadratic relations and introduce exponential relations. The Personal Finance strand focuses on compound interest and applications related to investing and borrowing money and owning and operating a vehicle. Applications requiring spatial reasoning are addressed in the Geometry and Trigonometry strand. The fourth strand, Data Management, explores practical applications of one-variable statistics and probability.
Prerequisite: MFM2P
MAP4C: Foundations for College Mathematics – Grade 11 College, Preparation
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. Students will analyse data using statistical methods; solve problems involving applications of geometry and trigonometry; simplify expressions; and solve equations. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for college programs in such areas as business, health services, and human services, and for certain skilled trades.
Prerequisite: MBF3C
MDM4U: Mathematics of Data Management – Grade 12, University Preparation to top
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: MCF3M or MCR3U
MHF4U: Advanced Functions - Grade 12, University Preparation
The Grade 12 university preparation Advanced Functions course satisfies the mathematical prerequisite for some university programs in business, social science, and health science. The strands in this course help students deepen their understanding of functions by revisiting the exponential and trigonometric functions introduced in Grade 11, to address related concepts such as radian measure and logarithmic functions and by extending prior knowledge of quadratic functions to explore polynomial and rational functions. The Characteristics of Functions strand addresses some of the general features of functions through the examination of rates of change and methods of combining functions.
Prerequisite: MCR3U
MCV4U: Calculus and Vectors – Grade 12, University Preparation
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who plan to study mathematics in university and who may choose to pursue careers in such fields as physics and engineering.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MHF4U
HSB4M:Challenge and Change in Society – Grade 12, College/University
Preparation
This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology,
psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge,
attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will
analyze cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at
the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore
the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those
ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.
Prerequisite: ENG3C or one Senior Social Science
HHS4M:Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society- Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent-child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within a diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families and the skills required to conduct research.
Prerequisite: ENG3C or one Senior Social Science
CGW4U: Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
- Grade 12, University Preparation
This course draws on geographical concepts, skills, methods, and technologies to analyse significant issues facing Canadians as citizens of an interdependent world. Students will examine the challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future through the study of a range of topics, including economic interdependence, geopolitical conflict, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the planet’s life-support systems.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
CLU3M: Understanding Canadian Law- Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course explores legal issues that directly affect students’ lives. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada’s legal issues. They will also be given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Senior English or Senior Social Science
HPC3O: Parenting - Grade 11, Open to top
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental requirements of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
HPD4E: Parenting and Human Development - Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This course prepares students for occupations involving older children, and for the responsibility of parenting, with emphasis on school-age and adolescent children. Students will learn, through practical experience in the community, how early child development affects later development, success in school, and personal and social well-being throughout life, and how children and parents change over time. This course also develops students’ skills in researching and investigating various aspects of parenting and human development.
CGG3O:Regional Geography: Travel and Tourism - Grade 11, Open to top
This course focuses on travel and tourism and will examine the unique characteristics of selected world regions from a geographic perspective. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures, and other aspects of world regions interact. Areas of focus are Europe, Brazil, China, Australia, East Africa, Antarctica, and Canada.
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English as a Second Language Courses |
ADA1O: English Speaking Skills for ESL Students, Grade 9, Open
This course is designed for adult ESL students working at the introductory level.
The focus of the course will be language acquisition and the activities will offer
students opportunities to practice grammatical structures and vocabulary from their ESL
classes. Problem solving constructing, negotiating, communicating and reflecting are skills
that are incorporated into the lessons. By working in both real and imaginary worlds,
students will become better listeners, talkers, questioners and creators.
Presentation and Speaking Skills, English as a Second Language (ADA2O and ESLBO) to top Grade 10, Open and ESL Level 2, Open
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills required to plan and make effective presentations and to speak effectively in both formal and informal contexts, using such forms as reports, speeches, debates, panel discussions, storytelling, recitations, interviews, and multimedia presentations. Students will research and analyze the content and characteristics of convincing speeches and the techniques of effective speakers; design and rehearse presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; select the use visual and technological aids to enhance their message; and asses the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations. This course expands students' essential communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more complex sentence patterns. Students will also learn how to use some school and community resources.
Prerequisite: ESL AO or Equivalent, or Assessment
ESLBO: English as a Second Language – Level 2, Open
This course expands students’ essential communication skills and cultural knowledge. It also introduces the language of the classroom studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading strategies, expand their vocabulary and use more complex sentence patterns. They will also learn how to use some school and community resources. This will be done in a safe and friendly environment.
Prerequisite: ESLAO or equivalent. Equivalent may be an equivalent course in another province or country, or a proficiency level determined through initial assessment.
ESLCO: English for School and Work – Level 3, Open
The aim of this course is to improve students’ oral fluency and communication through group work and presentations. Short stories are used to increase vocabulary skills. Elements of a short story help to introduce students to novel study in the next level. Writing skills will focus on using a variety of sentence patterns and transition words and phrases to express ideas in one paragraph. Students will be using the elements of English grammar.
Prerequisite: ESLBO or Equivalent
ELS2O: Literacy Skills – Grade 10, Open
The ELS2O course is designed to help students improve their reading and writing skills. In addition to ongoing studies in English grammar, students will read from a variety of sources. An important focus will be on writing clear, accurate and coherent paragraphs using correct grammar and punctuation. Students need to complete this course in order to be successful in ESLDO.
Prerequisite: ENG1D or ENG1P
ESLDO: Study Skills in English – Level 4, Open to top
ESLDOY is an advanced course which allows students to concentrate on grammar to increase accuracy in speaking and writing. Through the reading of short stories, vocabulary will increase. A novel is studied and a group oral presentation on the novel is required. Writing skills will focus on using a variety of sentence patterns and transitions to express ideas in passages of four paragraphs. The essay form will be introduced.
Prerequisite: ESLCO or equivalent
EPS30: Presentation and Speaking Skills – Grade 11, Open
EPS3O is a speaking and listening course designed for students who want to improve their communication skills in spoken English. Students will learn various strategies for improving their communication and at the same time they will expand their vocabulary, gain confidence in their ability to express themselves and learn to work with partners and in small groups. Students who enroll in this course should have completed ESLCO.
Prerequisite:
ESLEO: ESL Transition to English – Level 5, Open
This course is a literature course designed for students of English as a Second Language. It is a prerequisite for Grades 11 and 12 English. The main focus in this course is on reading, speaking and writing about literature. Students will develop their literacy skills by reading short stories, essays and a novel. They will concentrate on reading strategies, vocabulary development and literary analysis. The focus in writing development will be on writing a variety of paragraphs and essays. Proper grammar structures will be emphasized. Finally students will enhance their speaking skills by taking part in group discussions and making oral presentations.
Prerequisite:
ESLDO or equivalent
Literacy
for School and Work (ELDDO) to
top
This
course prepares students to participate in the educational
program that will allow them to continue their education,
seek employment, and participate in Canadian society as
informed citizens. Students will acquire a wide variety
of literacy skills and learning strategies through guided
reading and writing tasks, the use of a range of media
recourses in guided research projects, and opportunities
to communicate in a variety of formal and informal situations.
Prerequisite:
assessment
Information
and Communication Technology in Business (BTT2O) to
top
Grade
9 or 10, Open
This
course introduces students to information and communication
technology in a business environment and builds a foundation
of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a
technologically driven society. Students will develop
word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing,
presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout
the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy,
effective electronic research and communication skills,
and current issues related to the impact of information
and communication technology.
Prerequisite:
None
Information
and Communication Technology (BTA30) to
top
The
Digital Environment,
Grade 11, Open
This
course prepares students for the digital environment.
Using a hands-on approach, students will further develop
information and communication technology skills through
the use of common business software applications. The
concept and operation of e-business will be explored,
and students will design and create an e-business website.
The skills developed in this course will prepare students
for success in the workplace and/or post secondary studies.
Prerequisite:
None
Information
and Communication Technology in the Workplace (BTX4E)
to
top
Grade 12, Workplace
This
course provides students with the opportunity to further
develop essential workplace skills in information and
communication technology while working in a team environment.
Using a project-based approach, students will focus on
integrating software applications and applying multimedia
software features. Students will expand their understanding
of e-business and e-commerce environments and workplace
ethics. This course will prepare students for a successful
transition from secondary school to the workplace.
Prerequisite:
Information and Communication Technology: The Digital
Environment, Grade 11, Open
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Business
Application Courses |
Financial Accounting
Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (BAF3M) to
top
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This
course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and current issues and ethics in accounting.
Prerequisite:
None
Organizational
Studies: Managing a Small Business (BOG4E) to
top
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This
course helps students prepare for managerial positions
in their future careers. Students will focus on the development
of core skills required to become a successful manager,
including operations management, inventory control, marketing,
financial planning, scheduling, and communication. Students
will also explore the management challenges of hiring,
training, and motivating employees, and complying with
legal requirements.
Prerequisite:
None
Introduction
to Financial Accounting, Grade 11, University/College
Preparation, BAF3M to
top
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles
and procedures of accounting with emphasis on accounting
procedures used in service and merchandising businesses.
Students will develop an understanding of the connections
between financial analysis, control and decision making
in the management of a business, as well as the effects
of technology and globalization on accounting procedures
and the role of the accountant.
The
Enterprising Person, Grade 11, Open, BDP3O to
top
This course examines the importance of enterprising employees
to organizations affected by rapid change in an increasingly
competitive marketplace. Students learn about the skills
and attributes of enterprising
employees, the distinguishing features of enterprising
work environments, and the challenges and rewards of becoming
an enterprising person. They also have an opportunity
to participate in the entrepreneurial process by planning
a venture.
Introduction
to Marketing, Grade 11, College
Preparation, BMI3C to
top
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of marketing,
with an emphasis on in-depth analysis of the influence
of changes in the economy and global marketplace, trends
and issues, and the impact of technology. Students analyse
the buying patterns of various consumers, and the effect
of marketing strategies, and engage in marketing research.
Students also develop and present a marketing plan for
a specific product.
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Broad
Based Technology Courses |
Communications
Technology (TGJ2O) to
top
Grade 10, Open
This
course requires students to compare a range of communications
technology projects. This may include creating printed
stationary, short videos, computer-generated animations
and graphical information displays. Students will learn
to transfer information using electronic, live, and graphical
communications methods. The knowledge and skills they
will develop will provide a basis for careers in areas
such as publishing, advertising, print production, animation,
photography and journalism.
Prerequisite:
None
Communications
Technology (TGJ3M) to
top
Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This
course examines communications systems and design and
production processes in the areas of electronic, live,
recorded, and graphic communications. Students will develop
knowledge and skills relating to the assembly, operation,
maintenance and repair of the basis and more complex components
of a range of communications systems. Students will also
study industry standards and regulations and health and
safety issues, and will explore careers, the importance
of lifelong learning, and the impact of communications
technology on society and the environment.
Prerequisite:
None
Technological
Design, Introduction to Auto-Cad (TDJ3E) to
top
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This
course provides students with opportunities to apply the
principles of basic design to technological challenges
in industry, engineering, architecture, manufacturing,
and graphics. Students will develop problem-solving and
design skills through the use of technical drawings and
illustrations, model building, testing and marketing.
They will also become aware of consumer, business and
environmental issues in the creation and marketing of
products or services, and the educational requirements
of design-related careers.
Prerequisite:
None
Technological
Design, Advanced Auto-Cad (TDJ4E) to
top
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This course helps students develop a systematic process
to design products or services based on an understanding
and analysis of consumer needs, material characteristics,
fabrication methods, and design principals. Students will
develop design briefs, conduct marketing surveys, create
freehand and computer-generated illustrations, make models,
generate technical reports, design packaging, and become
aware of design trends. They will also examine careers
and small business opportunities in design, architecture,
manufacturing, or marketing.
Prerequisite: Technological Design, Introduction to Auto-Cad,
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
Cisco
Parts 1 and 2, Communications Technology (TGJ3E and TGJ4E)
to
top
This
course helps students develop, understand and apply current
and emerging networking technologies that will empower
them to enter employment or further education and training
in the computer networking field. Students will learn
to use networking design standards (OSI model, LANs, WANs)
network terminology and network protocols. In addition,
students will gain practical knowledge, skills and experience
with the handling of routers, switches, and other network
electronics as well as the proper care, maintenance, and
use of networking software, tools, and equipment. (Routers
and switches used are Cisco 2500 series Routers and Catalyst
1900 Switches)
Computer
Engineering, PC Service (ICE4E) to
top
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This
course helps students develop a practical understanding
of computer hardware and software networks, and operating
systems. Students will learn to use utility and application
software and to install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer
systems and networks following proper maintenance and
repair procedures. In addition to developing an understanding
of the ethical use of computers, students will identify
related career opportunities and the skill sets required
for the workplace.
Prerequisite:
None
Aesthetics
& Hairstyling Certificate Courses
Aesthetics:
Health and Personal Services Technology (TPJ2O) to
top
Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes technological applications
in the areas of health care and personal services. Students
will learn to describe and evaluate professional practices
and principles; to select and use technical resources
to solve problems; and to use materials, tools, and equipment
safely. They will also acquire transferable skills for
changing work environments, personal management skills,
and knowledge of entry requirements for careers in this
area.
Prerequisite: None
*Certificate Course
Click
here for more information on the aesthetics program
Hairstyling
Package (TPE3E, TPE4E, GWL3E and BMX3E) to
top
*27 weeks in class and 9 weeks of co-op experience
a)
Hairstyling and Aesthetics (TPE3E)
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This
course provides students with opportunities to learn techniques
in hairstyling and aesthetics that meet industry standards,
using appropriate materials and equipment. Students will
identify trends in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry;
describe scientific and physical processes used in beauty
services; learn to respect environmental, health, and
safety laws; and explore career opportunities. The course
may focus on either hairstyling or aesthetics, or may
include a combination of both areas.
Prerequisite: None
b)
Hairstyling and Aesthetics (TPE4E)
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
This
course builds on the Grade 11 course to provide a solid
foundation for students wishing to pursue a career in
hairstyling. Students will continue to develop practical
skills and knowledge pertaining to the beauty industry.
They will also gain an awareness of the entrepreneurial
skills required to own and operate a salon. The course
may focus on either hairstyling or aesthetics, or may
include a combination of both areas.
Prerequisite: Hairstyling and Aesthetics, TPE3E
c)Designing
Your Future, 1 credit (GWL3E)
Grade 11
This
course prepares students to make successful transitions
to post secondary work and education or training. Students
will explore the realities and opportunities of modern
workplaces, while refining their employability skills
and learning how to manage their careers. Students will
target appropriate post secondary education and training
options and begin to implement an action plan for post
secondary success.
Prerequisite:
Career Studies, Grade 10, Open, GLC20
d)Retail
Marketing, 1 credit (BMX3E)
Grade 11
This
course focuses on developing knowledge and applying skills
in the context of retail and services marketing. Students
learn about the importance of customer services, analyze
the methods used to maintain customer loyalty, examine
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