COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (as referenced from our school's course offering website)
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| Science - Grade 9 Destreamed |
SNC1W1 |
| This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens. |
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Science - For ESL/ELL students Grade 9 Destreamed |
SNC1WL |
| This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop their skills in the processes of scientific investigation. Students will acquire an understanding of scientific theories and conduct investigations related to sustainable ecosystems; atomic and molecular structures and the properties of elements and compounds; the study of the universe and its properties and components; and the principles of electricity. |
| COURSE NOTE: This course is for ESL/ELL students. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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Essentials of Science - Grade 9 Locally-Developed |
SNC1L1 |
| This course prepares students for Grade 10 Locally-developed Science (SNC2L) and/or Grade 11 Workplace Science (SNC3E). This course reinforces and strengthens science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking and the relationship between science, society and the environment. Students explore a range of topics including Science in Daily Life, Properties of Common Materials, Staying Alive: Life Sustaining Processes, and Electrical Circuits. |
| COURSE NOTE: COURSE NOTE: Principal's permission is required. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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Science - Grade 10 Academic |
SNC2D1 |
| This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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Science - For ESL/ELL students Grade 10 Academic |
SNC2DL |
| This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter. |
| COURSE NOTE: This course is for ESL/ELL students. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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Essentials of Science - Grade 10 Locally-Developed |
SNC2L1 |
| This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and the environmental impact of science and technology, to prepare students for success in everyday life, in the workplace and in the Science Grade 11 Workplace Preparation course. Students explore a range of topics including science in the media, interactions of common materials, interdependence of organisms in communities, and using electrical energy. Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical science activities. Recommended Preparation: A Grade 9 Science credit |
| COURSE NOTE: COURSE NOTE: Principal's permission is required. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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Science - Grade 10 Applied |
SNC2P1 |
| This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matter. |
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Biology - Grade 11 College |
SBI3C1 |
| This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2P1 - Science or SNC2PV - Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
Biology - Grade 11 University |
SBI3U1 |
| This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
Chemistry - Grade 11 University |
SCH3U1 |
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
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| Physics - Grade 11 University |
SPH3U1 |
| This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
Environmental Science - Grade 11 Workplace |
SVN3E1 |
| This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in work and life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the impact of human activities on the environment; human health and the environment; energy conservation; resource science and management; and safety and environmental responsibility in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on relevant, practical applications and current topics in environmental science, with attention to the refinement of students’ literacy and mathematical literacy skills as well as the development of their scientific and environmental literacy. |
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| PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 Science, Academic or Applied, or a Grade 9 or 10 locally developed compulsory credit (LDCC) course in science |
Environmental Science - Grade 11 University/College |
SVN3M1 |
| This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2P1 - Science or SNC2PV - Science, Grade 10 Applied, Language LD or SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
Biology - Grade 12 University |
SBI4U1 |
| This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. |
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PREREQUISITE: SBI3U1 - Biology
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Chemistry - Grade 12 University |
SCH4U1 |
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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| PREREQUISITE: SCH3U1 - Chemistry or SCH3UE - Chemistry - Enriched |
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| Earth and Space Science - Grade 12 University |
SES4U1 |
| This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students |
Health Science - Grade 12 University/College |
SNC4M1 |
| This course enables students, including those pursuing postsecondary programs outside the sciences, to increase their understanding of science and contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields. Students will explore a variety of medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutritional science, public health issues, and biotechnology. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and helps refine students’ scientific investigation skills. |
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| PREREQUISITE: SPH3U1 - Physics or SVN3M1 - Environmental Science or SNC2D1 - Science or SNC2DL - Science - For ESL/ELL students or SCH3U1 - Chemistry or SCH3UE - Chemistry - Enriched or SBI3C1 - Biology or SBI3U1 - Biology |
Physics - Grade 12 University |
SPH4U1 |
| This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. |
| CREDIT: 1 |
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| PREREQUISITE: SPH3U1 - Physics |