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The following software is required for all courses:
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
- Microsoft Office or WordPerfect Office or OpenOffice
Please note that PCs are the recommended (and supported) computers for AMDEC's eLearning courses.
Course prerequisites and required texts/materials are identified in the course descriptions. Required texts/materials are not supplied by AMDEC.
Grade 11 Courses - 2011-12
BAF3M
Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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 current issues and ethics in accounting.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
BMI3C
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events, Grade 11, College Preparation
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
BTA3O
Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open
This course prepares students for the digital environment. Using a hands-on approach, students will further develop information and communication technology skills through the use of common business software applications. The concept and operation of e-business will be explored, and students will design and create an e-business website. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
CGG3O
Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective, Grade 11, Open
This course focuses on travel and tourism as the vehicle for studying selected world regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students will conduct and present case studies that develop their understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence travel and tourism; and the impact of the travel industry on communities and environments around the world.
Prerequisite: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
Required Textbook: None
CLU3M
Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Canadian History Since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Required Textbook: none
EMS3O
Media Studies, Grade 11, Open
This course emphasizes knowledge and skills that will enable students to understand media communication in the twenty-first century and to use media effectively and responsibly. Through analysing 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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Required Textbook: None
Required Supplies :
- A good quality microphone and speakers/headphones
- Access to a DVD player and a television with cable/satellite
ENG3C
English, Grade 11, College Preparation
This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily 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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Applied
Required Textbook: None
Required Supplies:
- A novel for the independent novel unit (your teacher must approve your choice)
- A good quality microphone and speakers/headphones
ENG3U
English, Grade 11, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: English, Grade 10, Academic
Required Texts/Supplies:
- A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (play)
- A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines (novel)
And ONE of the following:
- In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar, or
- Hullaballoo in the Guava Orchard by Kiran Desai, or
- A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
GWL3O
Designing Your Future, Grade 11, Open
This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as they investigate specific postsecondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of the workplace and examine factors that affect success, while refining their job search and employability skills. Students will expand their portfolios with a focus on their targeted destination and develop an action plan for future success.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
HLS3O
Living Spaces and Shelter, Grade 11, Open
This course analyses how different types of living spaces and forms of shelter meet people’s physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs and reflect society’s values, established patterns of living, and economic and technological developments. Students will learn how to make practical decisions about where to live and how to create functional and pleasing environments, and will explore occupational opportunities related to housing and design. They will also learn skills used in researching and investigating living accommodations and housing.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
HNC3O
Fashion and Creative Expression, Grade 11, Open
This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes. Students will learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; the construction, production, and marketing of clothing; and how to plan and care for a wardrobe that is appropriate for an individual’s appearance, activities, employment, and lifestyle. Students will develop research skills as they explore the evolution of fashion and its relationship to society, culture, and individual psychology.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
Required Hardware: Digital camera or analog camera and scanner
HPC3O
Parenting, Grade 11, Open
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching and investigating questions relating to parenting.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
HRT3M
World Religions: Beliefs, Issues, and Religious Traditions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
HSP3M
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concerns of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues that have captured the interest of classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
ICS3U
Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
Required Software: NetBeans Java IDE
MBF3C
Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation
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, analysing, 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.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
Required Textbook: None
Required Hardware & Other Supplies:
- Students taking mathematics courses must have the ability to submit their assignments and tests by fax.
- Students will require a ‘scientific’ style calculator, with Yx and npx keys.
MCF3M
Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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 modelling 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.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic or Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
Required Textbook: None
Required Hardware:
Students taking mathematics courses must have the ability to submit their assignments and tests by fax.
MCR3U
Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
Required Textbook: Nelson Mathematics 11: Student Text © 2001, ISBN: 0176157573
Check with your school for a copy of the book. It is also available for purchase from the publisher at the Nelson website. Copy the above ISBN number and paste in the "Search" field of the Nelson Education website. |
Required Hardware:
Students taking mathematics courses must have the ability to submit their assignments and tests by fax.
PPZ3O
Health for Life, Grade 11, Open
This course helps students develop a personalized approach to healthy living. Students will examine the factors that affect their own health and the health of individuals as members of the community. They will learn about the components of the Vitality approach to healthy living – an initiative that promotes healthy eating, an active lifestyle, and a positive self-image. Throughout this course, students will develop the skills necessary to take charge of and improve their own health, as well as to encourage others to lead healthy lives.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: None
SBI3U
Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Required Textbook: None
SCH3U
Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Required Textbook: None
SPH3U
Grade 11 Physics, University Preparation
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.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Required Text: None
Required Hardware: Students taking SPH3U must have the ability to submit their assignments and tests by fax.
TGJ3M
Communications Technology, Grade 11 University/ College Preparation
This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded and graphic communications. These areas may include 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 develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None
Required Text: None
Recommended Hardware:
- Video camera
- Digital camera
Required Software:
- Movie Maker (Windows) or iMovie (Mac)
- Photoshop Elements 7 or Gimp (free download)
- Adobe Web Standard (CS4) or Kompozer (free download)
- CeltX Screenwriting Software (free download)
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