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Business Computer Applications 11

BCA 11 is designed to be an introductory computer course. It is assumed that the student has a few basic skills, but primarily introduces word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. The course is divided into 7 lessons and 7 projects with approximately 5 assignments each. The course brings the student along slowly building skills as they work through each assignment. Course is online, no text required.

 

Business Information Systems 12

Students use Microsoft Office, working with WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT to learn how to manipulate data in a manner expected in the business world. Course is online, no text required.

Calculus 12

Calculus 12 will give students a basic understanding of calculus which will help those who wish to go into post-secondary science, math, engineering and computer science programs.  Topics in this course include Functions, Limits & Continuity, Differentiation, Derivatives, Integration and Differential Equations.  Students should have achieved a good grade in Pre-Calculus 12 before pursuing this course.

Career Life Education 10

Career Life Education (replacing BC Planning 10) is an important and useful course that teaches practical life skills and is a required course for all students in BC. EBUS Career Life Education emphasizes the practical nature of the course, giving students an opportunity to learn about the graduation program, job search skills and resume writing, and to produce a resume that can be used for finding a summer or part time job. Students also learn about safe work practices, budgeting for college, university or a personal goal, and creating a “life compass” to help in making healthy decisions. This course is delivered online and students are provided with handy entry windows for responses to questions or “upload” buttons for larger files.

Career Life Education 10 is required for 2004 Graduation Program.

Chemistry 11

Chemistry 11 gives students a broad view of chemistry topics, including atoms and moles, chemical reactions, atomic theory, solutions and organic chemistry.  This is a good preparation for future chemistry courses. Students work through on-line lessons in eight units.  There is at least one assignment for each unit and each unit has a test.  There is a cumulative final exam. The lessons consist of recorded instructions, on-line notes, assignments, and videos.

Pre-requisite:  Science 10, Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10.  Co-requisite:  Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-calculus 11

Chemistry 12

Chemistry 12 gives students a more in-depth view of chemistry.  Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, acids and bases, oxidation – reduction reactions.  This is a good preparation for university science courses. Students work through on-line lessons in 5 units.  There is at least one assignment for each unit and each unit has a test.   There is a cumulative final exam. The lessons consist of recorded instructions, on-line notes, assignments and videos.

Pre-requisite: Chemistry 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11

Communications 11

COMMUNICATIONS 11

Communications 11 best suits students who would find regular English 11 or 12 too difficult. It is important to note, that Communications 12 does not qualify the student for entry to universities.

The types of assignments for this course are similar to those in English 11, but with an adapted level of reading and writing assignments. You’ll read newspaper articles, folk tales, poetry, short stories as well as write a persuasive essay.

Communications 12

This course is best suited to students who may find English 12 too difficult, although it lays the foundation for completing English 11 and then 12 at a later date, if needed.

The types of assignments for this course are similar to those in English 12, but with an adapted level of reading and writing assignments. An added “Visual Design” unit gives students the opportunity to take information to create a visually informative poster, handout, etc.
Letter writing and creating your own resume are also covered.

Students wishing to enter college or university should not take this course. Communications 12 has a provincial exam; however, students graduating with the adult dogwood diploma are not required to take the exam.