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  • Chemistry 11

    This chemistry course includes mole concept, chemical reactions, bonding, electron configurations and organic chemistry.  The course requires your ability to manipulate mathematical expressions to describe chemical behaviour.

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  • Chemistry 12

    Prerequisite: Chemistry 11; recommended pre-requisite Math 11  Chemistry 12 is a course that will help explain many of the chemical processes that go on in our world.  Topics include reaction kinetics, solubility, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction.  There is a substantial emphasis on applying mathematics to problem situations.

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    Chemistry 11

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  • Earth Science 11

    This is a survey course.  Earth science will include a study of astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, geological science and the earth’s history.  Current global environmental issues and recommended solutions will also be considered. ***Note: Check post secondary entrance requirements before selecting courses.

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  • Environment and Sustainability 11

    The overall goal of this course is to educate students about the environment and their place in it. The course aims to show how actions can have a positive or a negative effect on our environment (both locally and globally) and thus empower youth to take responsibility and leadership in… Read more

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  • Human Physiology & Anatomy 12

    Recommended prerequisite: Biology 11 This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human organism.  It includes the molecular and biochemical aspects of biology – a basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students to do well in the course.  The body systems that are emphasized… Read more

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    Life Sciences 11

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  • Human Physiology, Anatomy and Chemistry 11/12

    Pre-requisite Science 10 and Foundations and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10; This linear course focuses on the working of the human body from the microscopic chemical level to the coordination of body systems.  Students will study the structure and function of human organism as well as the background chemical knowledge required for… Read more

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    Science 10

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  • Life Sciences 11

    This course offers a survey of the diversity of organisms that are part of our living world.  Topics include adaptation and evolution, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, zoology and ecology.  The content is a preview of the material covered in a post secondary Introductory Biology course.

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  • Physics 11

    Physics 11 is an introductory course that looks at displacement, velocity, acceleration, vectors, projectile motion, gravity, friction, elastic forces, Newton’s Laws, momentum, kinetic and potential energy, work, power, special relativity, nuclear processes and waves.

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  • Physics 12

    Prerequisite: Physics 11; recommended co-requisite Math 12; Grade 11 topics of acceleration, vectors, projectile motion, gravity, friction, Newton’s laws, momentum and energy are studied in greater depth.  New topics include equilibrium, circular motion, electric force, electric field, electric potential, electric circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic induction.  Strong math skills are… Read more

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    Physics 11

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  • Science 10

    Science 10 continues to explore a wide range of scientific domains. Life Science will explore DNA as the basis for diversity of all living things. Chemical reactions will be studied in depth including acid-base reactions, organic chemistry and radioactivity using modern atomic theory. Physics will explore energy conservation and the… Read more

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  • Science 9

    Students gain a foundation in scientific processes while exploring four strands of science. Life Science explores cell theory and various forms of reproduction. Physical Science includes matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, elements and chemical formulae. Electricity is explained in terms of static charges, series and parallel circuits and power… Read more

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  • Science for Citizens 11

    Science helps explain how natural changes and human choices affect global system.  This course explores personal, local, and Global science. (Note: Recognized for Graduation but it is not clear whether this will be accepted for registration into universities and college academic programs)

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