Course Title: Technological Design, College/University Preparation
Course Code: TDJ4M1
Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing, while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices. Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess solutions that meet specifi c human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their problem solving and communication skills, and explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them. Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Course Title: Computer Engineering Technology, College/University Preparation
Course Code: TEJ4M1
Description: 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 post-secondary pathways leading to careers in computer engineering and related fields. Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Course Title: Communications Technology, College/University Preparation
Course Code: TGJ4M1
Description: This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment. Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Course Title: Architectural Design, College/University Preparation
Course Code: TDA4M1
Description: These courses cover many aspects of architectural technology from foundations through to finishing. Environmental factors are considered when examining residential and industrial architecture. Computer Aided Drafting and Design software will be introduced and used as a tool by students to develop solutions to design problems. Prerequisite: Architectural Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Course Title: Computer Science, University Preparation or Advanced Placement
Course Code: ICS4U1, ICS4U0
Description: This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation
Course Title: Robotics and Control Systems, College/University Preparation
Course Code: TER4M
Description: This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills used to design, build and program robots.Students will build practical electronic circuits and write interface programs to control the operations of a robotic device.