Credit Courses

Course Title: Introduction to Business

Course Code: BTT1O/2O

Grade: 9

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Introduction to Information Technology in Business

Course Code: BTT1O/2O

Grade: 9 / 10

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Canadian History Since World War I

Course Code: CHC2D

Grade: 10

Course Type: Academic

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course explores the local, national, and global forces that have shaped Canada’s national identity from World War I to the present. Students will investigate the challenges presented by economic, social, and technological changes and explore the contributions of individuals and groups to Canadian culture and society during this period. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to evaluate various interpretations of the issues and events of the period and to present their own points of view.

Course Title: Canadian History Since World War I

Course Code: CHC2P

Grade: 10

Course Type: Applied

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course explores some of the pivotal events and experiences that have influenced the development of Canada’s identity as a nation from World War I to the present. By examining how the country has responded to economic, social, and technological changes and how individuals and groups have contributed to Canadian culture and society during this period, students will develop their ability to make connections between historical and current events.

Students will have opportunities to formulate questions, locate information, develop informed opinions, and present ideas about the central issues and events of the period.

Course Title: Civics

Course Code: CHV2O

Grade: 10

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course explores what it means to be an informed, participating citizen in a democratic society. Students will learn about the elements of democracy in local, national, and global contexts, about political reactions to social change, and about political decision-making processes in Canada.

They will explore their own and others’ ideas about civics questions and learn how to think critically about public issues and react responsibly to them.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG2D

Grade: 10

Course Type: Academic

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG1D or ENG1P

Course Description:

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 university or college preparation course.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG2P

Grade: 10

Course Type: Applied

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG1D or ENG1P

Course Description:

This course is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in secondary school and daily life. Students will study and create a variety of informational, literary, and graphic texts. An important focus will be on the consolidation of strategies and processes that help students interpret texts and communicate clearly and effectively. This course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 11 college or workplace preparation course.

Course Title: Career Studies

Course Code: GLC2O

Grade: 10

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 0.5

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan.

Course Title: Foundations of Mathematics

Course Code: MFM2P

Grade: 10

Course Type: Applied

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: MFM1P or MPM1D

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Principles of mathematics

Course Code: MPM2D

Grade: 10

Course Type: Academic

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics (MPM1D) or Foundations of Mathematics (MFM1P) plus Mathematics Transfer Course (MPM1H)

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Science

Course Code: SNC2D

Grade: 10

Course Type: Academic

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SNC1D or SNC1P

Course Description:

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 Title: Biology

Course Code: SBI3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SNC2D

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Chemistry

Course Code: SCH3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SNC2D

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Physics

Course Code: SPH3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SNC2D

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Philosophy: The Big Questions

Course Code: HZB3O

Grade: 11

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Introduction to computer science

Course Code: ICS3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

Course Title: Foundations for collage mathematics

Course Code: MBF3C

Grade: 11

Course Type: Collage Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: MFM2P

Course Description:

This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.

Course Title: Functions and Applications

Course Code: MCF3M

Grade: 11

Course Type: University / Collage Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: MFM2P or MPM2D

Course Description:

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 modeling real-world situations. Students will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and solve problems relating to applications. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Course Title: Functions

Course Code: MCR3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: MPM2D

Course Description:

This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Course Title: Health for life

Course Code: PPZ3O

Grade: 11

Course Type: Open

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.

Course Title: Financial Accounting Fundamentals

Course Code: BAF3M

Grade: 11

Course Type: University / Collage

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

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 ethics and current issues in accounting.

Course Title: American History

Course Code: CHA3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: CHC2D or CHC2P

Course Description:

This course traces the social, economic, and political development of the United States from colonial times to the present. Students will examine issues of diversity, identity, and culture that have influenced the country’s social and political formation and will consider the implications of its expansion into a global superpower. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to determine causal relationships, evaluate multiple perspectives, and present their own points of view.

Course Title: World History to the sixteenth century

Course Code: CHW3M

Grade: 11

Course Type: University / Collage Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Course Description:

This course investigates the history of humanity from earliest times to the sixteenth century. Students will analyze diverse societies from around the world, with an emphasis on the political, cultural, and economic structures and historical forces that have shaped the modern world. They will apply historical inquiry, critical-thinking and communication skills to evaluate the influence of selected individuals, groups and innovations and to present their own conclusions.

Course Title: Media Studies

Course Code: EMS3O

Grade: 11

Course Type: Open Level

Credit Value: 1

Course Description:

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communications in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analyzing the forms and messages of a variety of media works and audience responses to them, and through creating their own media works, students will develop critical thinking skills, aesthetic and ethical judgment, and skills in viewing, representing, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG3C

Grade: 11

Course Type: College Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG2D or ENG2P

Course Description:

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 college preparation course.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG2D

Course Description:

This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures, as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 university or college preparation course.

Course Title: Computer vScience

Course Code : ISC4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ICS3U

Course 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 analyze 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.

Course Title: Calculus and Vectors

Course Code: MCV4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: MHF4U (Note: MHF4U may be take concurrently)

Course Description:

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 vectors and representations of lines and planes in three dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical 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 choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

Course Title: Mathematics of Data Management

Course Code: MDM4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Functions, MCR3U OR Functions and Applications, MCF3M

Course Description:

This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analyzing 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.

Course Title: Advanced Functions

Course Code: MHF4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Functions, MCR3U; or Mathematics for College Technology, MCT4C

Course Description:

This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

Course Title: Biology

Course Code: SBI4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SBI3U

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Chemistry

Course Code: SCH4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SCH3U

Course Description:

This 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. Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

Course Title: Physics

Course Code: SPH4C

Grade: 12

Course Type: College Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P

Course Description:

This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts with respect to motion; mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines. They will develop their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

Course Title: Physics

Course Code: SPH4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: SPH3U

Course Description:

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.

Course Title: Canadian and World Politics

Course Code: CPW4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English or social sciences and humanities.

Course Description:

This course examines Canadian and world politics from a variety of perspectives. Students will investigate the ways in which individuals, groups, and states work to influence domestic and world events, the role of political ideologies in national and international politics, and the dynamics of international cooperation and conflict resolution. Students will apply critical thinking and communication skills to develop and support informed opinions about current political conflicts, events, and issues.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG4C

Grade: 12

Course Type: College Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG3C

Course Description:

This course emphasizes the consolidation of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyse a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from various countries and cultures, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for college or the workplace.

Course Title: English

Course Code: ENG4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG3U

Course Description:

This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will analyze a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures; interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.

Course Title: Studies in Literature

Course Code: ETS4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG3U

Course Description:

This course is for students with a special interest in literature and literary criticism. The course may focus on themes, genres, time periods, or countries. Students will analyse a range of forms and stylistic elements of literary texts and respond personally, critically, and creatively to them. They will also assess critical interpretations, write analytical essays, and complete an independent study project.

Course Title: The Writer’s Craft

Course Code: EWC4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: ENG3U

Course Description:

This course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing. Students will analyze models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to produce a range of works; identify and use techniques required for specialized forms of writing; and identify effective ways to improve the quality of their writing. They will also complete a major paper as part of a creative or analytical independent study project and investigate opportunities for publication and for writing careers.

Course Title: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis

Course Code: CGW4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Course Description:

This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics including culture, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geo-technologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.

Course Title: World Issues: A Geographic Analysis

Course Code: CGW4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.

Course Description:

This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics including culture, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geo-technologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing.

Course Title: Philosophy: Questions and Theories

Course Code: HZT4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University

Credit Value: 1

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and world studies

Course Description:

This course addresses three (or more) of the main areas of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, and aesthetics. Students will learn critical-thinking skills, the main ideas expressed by philosophers from a variety of the world’s traditions, how to develop and explain their own philosophical ideas, and how to apply those ideas to contemporary social issues and personal experiences. The course will also help students refine skills used in researching and investigating topics in philosophy.