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 specific 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 related environmental and societal issues, and will explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer technology.
prerequisite: computer engineering technology, grade 11, university/college preparation
course title: computer engineering technology: robotics and control systems
course code: ter4m1
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.
prerequisite: computer engineering technology, grade 11, university/college preparation
course title: communications technology: yearbook, university/college preparation
course code: tgg4m1
description: this course enables students to further develop their media knowledge while designing and producing projects in the areas of graphic communications. students will learn about print; graphic communications; photography; digital imaging and interactive media. students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology. students will further investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment. using the knowledge acquired through their studies, students will participate in publishing the school yearbook.
prerequisite: none
course title: communications technology: computer animation, college/university preparation
course code: tgj4m1
description: students will learn about the evolution and fundamental principles of animation, as well as acquiring skills to create animations using a variety of platforms and formats. 2-d stop motion and 3d industry grade animation software will be explored.
prerequisites (one of the following): communications technology: print and graphics communications, grade 11, university/college preparation, communications technology: print and graphics communications, grade 12, university/college preparation, or communications technology: computer animation, grade 11, university/college preparation
course title: communications technology: print and graphic communications
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.
prerequisites (one of the following): communications technology: print and graphic communications, grade 11, university/college preparation or communication technology: yearbook, grade 11, university/college
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: computer engineering technology: robotics and control systems, college/university preparation
course code: ter4m1
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.
prerequisite: computer engineering technology, grade 11, university/college preparation