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Social Sciences and Humanities
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology HSP3C.
This course introduces students to theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current issues within the three disciplines.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: College GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: ENG2P. - English - Applied or CHC2D. - Canadian History Since World War I - Academic or CHC2DF - Canadian History Since World War I - French Immersion or CHC2P. - Canadian History Since World War I - Applied
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology HSP3U.
This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
HPA Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology HSP3U2
This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
COURSE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES PROGRAM. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE AND ARE NOT IN HPA, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE COURSE.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology - French Immersion HSP3UF
This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science research, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: The Grade 10 academic course in English, or the Grade 10 academic history course (Canadian and world studies)
Personal Life Management HIP4O.
This course focuses on preparing students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and housing. They will also learn about their personal, legal, and financial responsibilities and develop and apply interpersonal skills in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. Students will apply research and inquiry skills while investigating topics related to personal life management. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through practical experiences.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Any grade 10 English course.
Parenting HPD4C.
This course prepares students for occupations involving school-age children and adolescents. Students will study a variety of theories about child behaviour and development, and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences with older children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to working with older children and adolescents. They will develop research skills used in investigating child and adolescent behaviour and development.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: College GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
Nutrition and Health HFA4U.
This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Any university or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
Human Development Throughout the Lifespan HHG4M.
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives on human development. They will examine threats to healthy development as well as protective factors that promote resilience. Students will learn about physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through old age and will develop their research and inquiry skills by investigating issues related to human development.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Any college, university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
HPA Human Development Throughout the Lifespan HHG4M2
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives on human development. They will examine threats to healthy development as well as protective factors that promote resilience. Students will learn about physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through old age and will develop their research and inquiry skills by investigating issues related to human development.
COURSE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES PROGRAM. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE AND ARE NOT IN HPA, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE COURSE.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Any college, university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.
World Cultures HSC4M.
This course examines the nature of culture; how cultural identities are acquired, maintained, and transformed; and theories used to analyse cultures. Students will explore world cultures, with an emphasis on the analysis of religious and spiritual beliefs, art forms, and philosophy. They will study the contributions and influence of a range of cultural groups and will critically analyse issues facing ethnocultural groups within Canada and around the world. Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to cultural diversity.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Any university, college, or university/college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies.
Impact Now HSE3E.
Impact NOW is a full day, hands on, social justice experiential course. Students will earn four credits while both working in and out of the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to choose from University, College or Workplace courses to guide them through passion projects of their choice. Impact Now is designed to help you lead your own learning journey and discover your gifts, talents, and interests. Please see Mrs Chambers for further information.
COURSE NOTE: Note - This is a first semester, four period, four credit course. An application and interview are required. Applications are available in Student Services. Please see Mrs Chambers for further information or to answer any questions.
CREDIT: 4 TYPE: Open GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: NBE3C. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3E. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3U. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3U2 - HPA English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices


Business Studies
Information and Communication Technology in Business BTT1O.
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research, communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9
Infomation & Communication Technology - French Immersion BTT1OF
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research, communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9
Intoduction to Business BBI2O.
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources, production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 10
Financial Accounting Fundamentals BAF3M.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop fi nancial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, fi nancial analysis, and current issues and ethics in accounting.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 11
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events BMI3C.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology infl uence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: College GRADE: 11
Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age BDV4C.
This course provides students with the opportunity to build a business from the ground up with a large focus on the online market and e-commerce industry. This will include researching and identifying venture opportunities, while looking at the various components of a venture plan such as marketing, finance, human resources, management, and legal requirements. It will culminate in the student’s own venture plan. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about various parts of the business world that would be beneficial for both college or university programs.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: College GRADE: 11-12
Financial Accounting Principles BAT4M.
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for post-secondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students' knowledge of sources of fi nancing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: BAF3M. - Financial Accounting Fundamentals
International Business Fundamentals BBB4M.
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that infl uence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University/College GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: NBE3C. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3E. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3U. - English: Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices or NBE3U2 - HPA English: Contemporary Aboriginal Voices

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