Grade 9 and 10 Broad Based Technology Courses
TEJ2O1:Exploring Computer Technology, Grade 9/10, Open
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology. (Technological Education: The Ontario Curriculum grades 9 and 10, revised , 2008)
Prerequisite: None.
TGJ2O1: Communications Technology, Grade 9/10, Open
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None.
Students may take TEJ2O1 or TGJ2O1 in either grade 9 or grade 10
ICS 2O1: Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10 Open
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers. (Computer Studies: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 10 to 12, Revised, 2008)
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11 Broad Based Technology Courses
TEJ3M1: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and social issues related to the use of computers, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer engineering
TGJ3M1: Communications Technology, 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 basic 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.
TGP3M1: Communication Technology with an emphasis on Photography, 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 basic 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.This course emphasises image making, film development, and printing of black and white still photographs. These skills serve as a background to both theory and practical assignments.
Grade 12 Broad Based Technology Courses
TEJ4M1: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course extends students' understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer engineering and related fields.
Prerequisite: TEJ3M1
TGJ4M1: Communications Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
This course examines communications systems and design production processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students will create, manage and distribute complex electronic, graphic, recorded or audio-visual projects independently and in project teams. Students will also study industry standards and regulations and health and safety issues, and will explore careers and the importance of lifelong learning, and the impact of communications technology on society and the environment.
Prerequisite: TGJ3M1 or TGP3M1.
TGP4M1: Communications Technology with an emphasis on photography,
Grade 12 University/College Preparation
This course examines communications systems and design production processes in the areas of electronic, live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students will create, manage and distribute complex electronic, graphic, recorded or audio-visual projects independently and in project teams. Students will also study industry standards and regulations and health and safety issues, and will explore careers and the importance of lifelong learning, and the impact of communications technology on society and the environment.These courses cover image making, film development, and printing of black and white still photographs. These skills serve as a background to both theory and practical assignments. This course has an emphasis on photography.
Prerequisite: TGJ3M1 or TGP3M1.