Graduation requirement:  one 11 or 12 science credit

Level 2 courses are designed for university and some college-bound students.  Level 1 courses are designed for students of superior ability and proven skills who have a special interest in Sciences. Level 3 courses are designed for students who will probably not go on to university.

BIOLOGY 112 / F.I. BIOLOGY 112

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

This course is an introductory course in the field of biology. The course places emphasis on the basic biological principles needed for further study in biology. Concepts discussed include cellular structure and function, biodiversity and maintaining dynamic equilibrium part 1. Laboratory work supplements regular classroom instruction, with concentration in the areas of microscopy and dissections of earthworms, grasshoppers, frogs, and fetal pigs.

Text:   Prentice Hall Biology

BIOLOGY 111

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Science Teacher 

This course is intended for students with above average interest and ability.  It is a more intensive course than Biology 112 and concepts are investigated in greater depth.  The course aim is to acquaint students with the nature of life's processes.  Laboratory work of greater depth is an essential element of this course.

Text:       Prentice Hall Biology

BIOLOGY 113

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

This course should be selected by students who want to gain a general knowledge of the functioning of the human body. Major concepts to be learned are: the cell, circulation, respiration, nutrition, digestion, and reproduction. Some laboratory work is included as part of the course, including dissections of earthworm and fetal pig. Individual projects may also be assigned. Good study skills are an asset to prospective students.

Text:   Globe Biology: Bernstein

BIOLOGY 122

Prerequisite: Biology 112 or 111

This course is designed for grade 12 students.  Students in grade 11 should enroll in this course only after careful consideration as it is recommended that students taking this course have a strong science background.  A previous introductory biology course (Biology 112) should have been completed successfully. Additional science courses, especially Chemistry 112, are good background for Biology 122. Students who have not completed other science courses successfully find Biology 122 difficult. A student who plans to enter university programs that are life science oriented (nursing, pre-med, pharmacy, etc.) should complete both Biology 112 and Biology 122.  Concepts to be discussed include genetic continuity, evolution, change and diversity and maintaining dynamic equilibrium part 2. Laboratory investigations are an important part of the Biology 122 course. Lab work can include dissection of sheep's eyes.

Text:   Prentice Hall Biology

BIOLOGY 121

Prerequisite: Biology 111 or Biology 112 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Biology Teacher

The course content is similar to Biology 122, but topics are discussed at the molecular level and in greater detail.  The higher expectations in this course are meant to heighten the challenge to the student.

Text:   Prentice Hall Biology

AP BIOLOGY 120

Prerequisite: Biology 121

This course is a one term course.   The topic list includes all those covered in Biology 111 and Biology 121 as well as evolution, populations’ genetics, DNA technology, and ecology.  Students will be exposed to the level and workload of a first year university Biology course. The course includes a three hour lab session about three weeks.   Students may choose to write the AP exam in Biology upon completion of the course.

Text:   Campbell Biology

CHEMISTRY 112

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

This course is a college or university preparatory program used as an entrance requirement for science related university courses, some technical school courses, and nursing.  It is the first year of a two year high school program.  Chemistry 112 is a prerequisite for Chemistry 122.  The concepts to be learned include matter and energy in chemical change, matter as solutions and gases, quantitative relationships in chemical change, and chemical bonding in matter.  The accompanying laboratory program is aimed at familiarization with simple laboratory apparatus and techniques, as well as safely working in a laboratory situation.

Text:       Nelson Chemistry

CHEMISTRY 111

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Science Teacher

This course should be selected only by students who have a very good background in mathematics and science and who have a strong interest in the sciences.  The course content is similar to Chemistry 112; however, the topics will be covered in more depth and more laboratory work will be included in the program.  Additional assignments will be given and the students will be expected to handle a greater workload.

Text:       Chemistry, Addison-Wesley   and   Nelson, Chemistry

CHEMISTRY 122

Prerequisite: Chemistry 112 or 111

The second year course includes these concepts to be learned: The diversity of matter, Organic Chemistry, Thermo chemical change, equilibrium, acids and bases in chemical change and Electrochemical changes.  The laboratory program continues with the same objectives as in Chemistry 112 and expands upon the safe use of various chemicals and equipment.  Students should determine if the program they plan to follow after high school has a chemistry requirement.  A minimum mark of 70% in Chemistry 112 is suggested as preparation for Chemistry 122.

Text:       Nelson Chemistry

CHEMISTRY 121

Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 or Chemistry 112 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Chemistry Teacher

The concepts to be learned in Chemistry 122 will be considered in greater depth. Students selecting this course should be prepared for a greater workload than the students taking Chemistry 122. Additional laboratory work and additional assignments will form an integral part of this program.

Text:       Chemistry, Addison-Wesley and   Nelson, Chemistry

AP CHEMISTRY 120

Prerequisite: Chemistry 121

Students will be exposed to the level and workload of a first year university chemistry course. The topics covered include atoms, molecules and ions, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gases, thermo chemistry, atomic structure, and periodicity, bonding, orbitals, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, spontaneity, entropy and free energy, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. A three hour lab per week is a common occurrence. Students may choose to write the AP exam in Chemistry upon completion of the course.

Text:   Zumdahl, Chemistry

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 122

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

This is a one year college or university preparatory course. It can be taken during grade 11 or grade 12. The concepts discussed focus on attitudes towards the environment, the ecosystem concept, resource use and trash production, population, food production, and current environmental issues. There is a large focus on in-class group activities to reinforce concepts. Although there is no prerequisite, students who have taken, or are presently taking either a Biology or a Chemistry course will find it helpful.

Text:   Nebel Environmental Science

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 123

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

This is a general course designed for students in grade 11 or 12 who wish to become more familiar with their environment but are not going to university for science. Emphasis is placed on classroom activities. Concepts to be learned include: what is the environment, attitudes to the environment, physical environment, ecosystems, nutrient cycles, human populations, and other current environmental problems.

Text:   Pearson Environmental Science

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 120

Prerequisite: Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122 and Environmental Science 122

Text:  ES A Global Concern, Cunningham, Saigo

PHYSICS 112

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10

Any student who has not successfully completed Mathematics 10 should not attempt this course. The two year physics program is a prerequisite for most science and technology programs beyond high school.  Laboratory work is an integral part of this course. The concepts to be learned include Kinematics, Dynamics, Work and Energy, Waves

PHYSICS 111

Prerequisite: Science 10 or F.I. Science 10 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Science Teacher.

This course should be selected only by students who have a very good background in mathematics and science and who have a strong interest in the sciences.  The course content will be similar to Physics 112 except that the concepts to be learned will be considered in more depth.  Students selecting this course should be prepared for a greater workload than the students taking Physics 112. Additional assignments will be required. The concepts to be learned include Kinematics, Dynamics, Work and Energy, Waves

Texts:     Physics, McGraw Hill-Ryerson

PHYSICS 122

Prerequisite: Physics 112 or 111

The concepts to be learned include the study of dynamics, projectiles, circular motion, universal gravitation and fields. A laboratory program is an integral part of this course.

Text:  Physics, McGraw Hill-Ryerson

PHYSICS 121

Prerequisite: Physics 111 or Physics 112 with an average of 85% and recommendation of Physics Teacher

The concepts to be learned are the same as Physics 122, except that the concepts will be covered in greater depth.  Students selecting this course should be prepared for a greater workload than the students taking Physics 122.  Additional laboratory work and additional assignments are part of the program.

Text:       Physics, McGraw Hill-Ryerson

AP PHYSICS 120

Prerequisite: Physics 121

Students will be exposed to the level and workload of a first year university Physics course. Topics are similar to Physics 111 and Physics 121, but also include heat, fluids, optics and Nuclear and at times are covered in more depth.. A three hour lab per week may be a common occurrence. Students may choose to write the AP exam in Physics upon completion of the course.

Text:       Physics , Giancoli