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Science & Technology (SCI100 – 555100)

This is a compulsory science course for all Secondary I students.  Topics in the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics will be studied.

Science & Technology (SCI208 – 555208)

This is a compulsory course for all Secondary II students. This course has four modules covering topics on Solutions, Topics in the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics will be studied.

Biology  (BIO314 – 535314)

This is a compulsory course for all Secondary III students.  The course is compromised of three Biology modules: Nutrition, Interacting with the External Environment, and Reproduction.  It enables students to acquire specific knowledge about Human Health and Biology.  It also enables students to develop lifestyle attitudes on the basis of sound scientific knowledge. In addition, an introductory technology module is designed to prepare students for Level 4 Science.

Physical Science (SCI486 -556486)

This is a compulsory course where the prerequisites are the successful completion of Secondary III Math and enrolled in Math 416.  It is a regular path Physical Science course for those Secondary IV students who need a Secondary IV Science credit but do not intend to continue in science related courses with prerequisites in physics and chemistry.  This course is presented in three modules; Properties and Structure, Electrical Phenomena and Ionic Phenomena.  It focuses on the inquiry approach and students learn by solving problems and conducting experiments. Please note:  Science 416 is a CEGEP entry prerequisite.

Physical Science – Enriched (SCI430 – 556486 + 556430)

Prerequisites - Pass in MEN314 or above average performance in MAT314 and BIO314.

This is an enriched path for students who intend to take Secondary V Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology courses.  Prerequisites for this course are successful completion of Secondary III Math and Biology and enrolled in Math 436.  Students cover the three modules on Structure, Electricity and Magnetism, and Ionic Phenomenon in greater depth.  Mathematical computation and interpretation are involved, as well as problem solving and conducting experiments.
 
OPTIONS (Secondary IV and V)

Biology (BIO534 – 535534)

Prerequisite: 75% in Biology 314

Topics covered include the organization of life at the cellular, organism and population levels.  Emphasis is placed on genetic inheritance, energy exchange and mechanisms of evolution and adaptation.  An independent research project is a required component of this course.  The reading content is high and some of the population modelling concepts require a firm understanding of Algebra and relations.

Chemistry (CHE584 – 551584)

Prerequisites - Minimum 70% in Science 436 & enrolled in Math 536

An optional course for Secondary V students who are enrolled in MAT536 and have successfully completed Physical Science 430 and who plan to continue their studies at the CEGEP level in Health Sciences or Pure and Applied Sciences.  Topics covered in this course are Gases and their Applications, Energy in Chemical Reactions, Rates of Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium in Chemical Reactions.  There is also a research project and at least half of the objectives of this program are attained through laboratory work.

Physics (PHY584 – 554584)

Prerequisites – Minimum 70% in Science 436 & enrolled in Math 536

Intended for Secondary V students who have successfully completed Physical Science 436 and completed or enrolled in Math 536 and who plan to continue their studies at the CEGEP level in Health Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences or Science related Vocational education.  The course covers topics on The Nature of Light, Optical Devices, and Mechanics.