Science
Grade 9 Science
This course is intended to build scientific literacy. Content areas are used to engage the students in scientific inquiry, solving problems and making decisions. The content areas include reproduction, atoms and elements, nature of electricity and exploring the universe. All units will be supplemented with science investigation.
Grade 10 Science
This course is a mixture of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Weather, introducing the more quantitative aspects of the advanced sciences. The physics unit covers kinematics and graphing of motion while chemistry comprises bonding and chemical reactions. Biology includes the study of ecology and weather.
Elective Science Course
Biology
Some selected careers that require biology:
Research scientist
Pharmacologist
Biologist
Ecologist
Nature conservation officer
Biotechnologist
Government agency roles
Science writer
Science teacher
Biology 30S
Biology 30S is an introduction to human anatomy and comparative physiology. Topics studied include biochemistry, digestion, nutrition, transport, respiration, excretion, immunity, nervous and endocrine response, and homeostasis. There are a number of opportunities to dissect specimens, such as the heart, eye, and white rat.
Biology 40S
Biology 40s, along with Biology 30S, previews much of 1st year University Biology. This is a high level course that includes molecular genetics, heredity, evolution, and plant and animal biodiversity. This expands on the topics begun in the Biology 30S course therefore successful completion of that course is highly recommended. Grade 12 Biology is a prerequisite for students wishing to take first year University Biology.
Physics
Some Selected careers that require Physics:
Engineering
Forensics
Medicine (Physician, Dentistry, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Medical Physicist, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine)
Meteorology
Space Science
Aerodynamics & Aviation
Electrician
Education & Research
Geophysicist
Physiotherapy & Chiropractics
PHYSICS 30S
Physics 30S is an applied math course that introduces the fundamental concepts in physics. The course is designed for students who have a strong interest in mathematics and general science. Topics include graphing motion, linear kinematics, vectors, Newton's Laws of Motion and Forces, momentum and impulse, electric, gravitational and magnetic fields, and waves.
PHYSICS 40S
This course is a continuation of Physics 30S. It is recommended that students enroll in Pre-Calculus 40S, either concurrently or before taking Physics 40S. Topics include relative, projectile and circular motion, gravitational and electric fields, D.C. circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and modern physics
Chemistry
Some Selected careers that require Chemistry:
Pharmacy
Forensics
Engineering
Lab technician
Education
Environmental sciences
Clinical Science
Research
Medicine
Toxicology
CHEMISTRY 30S
Chemistry 30S is a continuation of the chemistry unit explored in Science 20F and so an interest in this field of study is important. Chemistry is required for entrance to the Faculty of Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Medicine. Students who plan to take courses in Science beyond the first year of their post-secondary studies should be aware that Chemistry 30S and 40S are required. Topics include physical properties and changes, chemical reactions, gas laws, solutions and organic chemistry.
CHEMISTRY 40S
Students will conduct various labs and write formal reports and research papers throughout this course. Topics include aqueous solutions, quantum chemistry, chemical kinetic, chemical equilibrium, solubility equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, redox reactions and electrochemical cells.