Dufferin-Peel CDSB - St. Edmund Campion

St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Department of Computer Studies

COURSE NAME:	Computer Science
COURSE CODE:	ICS 4U1
LEVEL:	Grade 12, University Preparation

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.

PREREQUISITE: ICS 3U1

CURRICULUM STRANDS AND OVERALL EXPECTATIONS

PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND SKILLS

By the end of the course students will:

Demonstrate the ability to use different data types and expressions when creating computer programs.
Describe and use modular programming concepts and principles in the creation of computer programs.
Design and write algorithms and subprograms to solve a variety of problems.
Use proper code maintenance techniques when creating computer programs.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

By the end of the course students will:

Demonstrate the ability to manage the software development process effectively, through all of its stages -- planning, development, production, and closing.
Apply standard project management techniques in the context of a student-managed team project.

DESIGNING MODULAR PROGRAMS

Demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in computer programs.
Analyse algorithms for their effectiveness in solving a problem.

TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Assess strategies and initiatives that promote environmental stewardship with respect to the use of computers and related technologies.
Analyse ethical issues and propose strategies to encourage ethical practices related to the use of computers.
Analyse the impact of emerging computer technologies on society and the economy.
Research and report on different areas of research in computer science, and careers related to computer science.

UNITS OF STUDY

UNIT 1: Graphical User Interfaces

UNIT 2: Introduction to File Input/Output

UNIT 3: Object-Oriented Design and Modular Programming

UNIT 4: Project Management and Software Development Tools

UNIT 5: Computers and Society

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

The Ontario Curriculum, Program Planning and Assessment 2000 specifies that the mark for the course is to be based upon ongoing or term work (70%) and a final assessment (30%) that will include a final culminating activity and a final exam.

Term Work	70%
Final Culminating Activity	15%
Final Exam	15%

The ongoing or term work will include small written assignments, reports, career research and presentation, computer programs, quizzes and unit tests. The final assessment will include a programming project, and a final exam. The last unit of the course will be part of the final assessment.

Within these two areas, marks will be obtained using the four categories specified in the Ontario Curriculum Grades 10 to 12: Computer Studies.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING	25%
Knowledge of content. Understanding of content.

THINKING	25%
Use of planning skills. Use of processing skills Use of critical/creative thinking processes.

COMMUNICATION	20%
Expression and organization of ideas and information in oral, visual, and written forms, including electronic forms. Communication for different audiences and purposes in oral, visual and written forms, including electronic forms. Use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline in oral, visual and written forms, including electronic forms.

APPLICATION	30%
Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts. Transfer of knowledge and skills to new contexts. Making connections within and between contexts.

Please refer to St. Edmund Campion's Evaluation Policy for further details
regarding assessment and evaluation.