Science 10 – MSC–10

Topics and skills from various scientific disciplines are covered in Science 10. The course focuses on the ability to think and act like a scientist, using the following scientific competencies as a guide: questioning and predicting; planning and conducting; processing and analyzing data and information; evaluating; applying and innovating; and communicating.

These competencies will be developed using the following curriculum content areas: DNA and genetics, chemical reactions and atom arrangements, energy changes and conservation, radiation, and formation of the universe (Big Bang Theory).

Pre-Diploma Science 10 – MSC–10IB

This course parallels Science 10 and students will continue to use IB philosophies and approaches to learning.

Science for Citizens 11 – MSCCT11

This is a broad-based science course for students who require a grade 11 Science for graduation. It continues with the science competencies as in 9 and 10 (questioning and predicting / planning and conducting / processing and analyzing data

and information / evaluating / applying and innovating / and communicating). The science content includes public and personal health practice, technology and innovation, personal and workplace safety and certifications, practical applications of science, materials science, natural hazards and resources, climate change, and local and global environments. This course replaces Science and Technology 11.

Life Sciences 11 – MLFSC11

FOUNDATION COURSE: Science 10

Biology 11 is a lab-oriented course covering the following topics:

­ Cell Biology and Reproduction

­ Evolution and Adaptation

­ Classification of Organisms

­ Complexity of Life

Anatomy and Physiology 12 – MATPH12

FOUNDATION COURSE: Life Sciences 11 or Earth Science 11 (C+ recommended) or completion of Chemistry 11 or Physics 11.

­ Molecular Biology

­ DNA, Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

­ Enzymes and metabolism

­ Human organ systems (including biochemistry)

IB Biology (HL) 11 – IBIH-11
IB Biology (HL) 12 – IBIH-2A

The IB Biology is a 2 year program that requires the completion of:

1. IB General Biology (HL) 11 which is a 4 credit course

2. IB General Biology (HL) 12A which is a 4 credit course

IB Biology covers the topics listed below over a two year program. The program is intended to provide the student with a very strong academic background in Biology. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be familiar with first year university Biology course content. The specific IB Biology curricular topics include:

Practical laboratory work

Human physiology

Cell biology

Genetics

Statistics

Evolution

Biological chemistry

Ecology

Plant biology

Neurobiology

Chemistry 11 – MCH–11

FOUNDATION COURSE: Science 10, FMP Math 10 (C+ recommended)

Lab-oriented course covering topics in the following areas:

­ Atoms, molecules and ions

­ Chemical reactions

­ Mole concept

­ Atomic theory

­ Stoichiometry

­ Solutions

­ Organic chemistry

Chemistry 12 – MCH–12

FOUNDATION COURSE: Chemistry 11 (C+ recommended) Principles of Math 11 (C+ recommended)

This course continues the study of chemistry in five areas but with

much greater depth and complexity. These areas are:

­ Reaction kinetics

­ Dynamic equilibrium

­ Solubility equilibrium

­ Acids, bases and salts

­ Oxidation – reduction reactions

IB Chemistry (SL) 11 – IGCH-11
IB Chemistry (SL) 12 – IGCH-12

The IB Chemistry (SL) program requires the completion of two courses:

1. IB General Chemistry (SL) 11 which is a 4 credit course

2. IB General Chemistry (SL) 12 which is a 4 credit course

IB Chemistry covers the topics listed below over a two year program. While the topics covered are part of all secondary Chemistry curricula, they are dealt with at a depth and variety not available within the time constraints of the regular provincial curriculum. On successful completion of the course students should be familiar with first year university chemistry course content.

The specific IB Chemistry curricular topics include: Practical laboratory work, Measurement and data processing, Stoichiometry, Atomic structure and periodicity, Chemical bonding, Energetics, Gas laws, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Redox Process, Organic Chemistry, and Energy.

Earth Science 11 – MESC-11

FOUNDATION COURSE: Science 10

This course studies the Earth from its interior through to the atmosphere and the universe around us. The curriculum includes: Rocks and Minerals

Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Surface Geology

Weather and Climate Science Astronomy

Geology 12 – MEGOL12

FOUNDATION COURSE: Any one of Life Sciences 11; Chemistry 11; Earth Science 11; or Physics 11 (C+ recommended)

Students study the surface, interior and history of our planet in these areas:

­ Minerals, rocks and their relationship to surface and subsurface structures; origin of ore and fuel deposits.

­ History of the Earth: fossil analysis and identification.

­ Subsurface structures and geologic mapping.

­ Surface processes: the effects of water and glaciers.

Physics 11 – MPH–11

FOUNDATION COURSE: Science 10, FMP Math 10 (C+ recommended)

This is an introductory lab-oriented course covering these curricular areas:

­ Introduction to Physics

­ Kinematics in 1 and 2D

­ Dynamics in 1 and 2D

­ Energy, Power and Simple Machines

­ Wave motion and sound

­ Circuitry

Physics 12 – MPH–12

 FOUNDATION COURSE: Physics 11, Principles of Math 11 (C+ recommended)

Through the following curricular areas, this course studies classical mechanics and electromagnetism:

­ Special Relativity

­ Momentum & Energy

­ Static Equilibrium

­ Circular Motion & Gravity

­ Electrostatics

­ Electromagnetism

IB Physics (HL) 11 – IPHH-11
IB Physics (HL) 12 – IPHH-2A

The IB Physics (HL) program requires the completion of two courses:

1. IB General Physics (HL) 11 which is a 4 credit course

2. IB General Physics (HL) 12A which is a 4 credit course

IB Physics cover the topics listed below over a two year program. This program is intended to provide the student with a strong academic back- ground in Physics and introduce the student to academic and manipulative skills which are required in the development of good experimental practices. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be familiar with first year university Physics course content.

The specific IB Physics curricular topics include:

­ Practical laboratory work

­ Kinematics and dynamics

­ Thermodynamics

­ Simple harmonic motion and waves

­ Electricity and magnetism

­ Nuclear and quantum

­ Energy and climate change

­ Choice of Relativity, Engineering Physics, Imaging, or Astrophysics