COURSE |
ICS2O, Part 1 |  |
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| NAME | Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10 | ||
TYPE |
Open | ||
DATE |
2013 09 01 | ||
DOCUMENTS |
Computer Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 10 to 12, 2008 | ||
| Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010 | |||
INSTRUCTOR |
C. D'Arcy | ||
CREDIT |
0.5 | ||
HOURS |
55 | ||
PREREQUISITE |
none | ||
MATURITY |
5 (0-New course; 5-Established) | ||
OVERVIEW |
This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers. |  |
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| Textbook | Java: Learning to Program with Robots, B. W. Becker. (out of print: download pdfs) | ||
| STRATEGIES | Using a software environment developed at the University of Waterloo, students are introduced to the principles and practices of developing object-oriented software solutions. Emphasis is placed on instilling strong fundamental design and implementation prctices with the view that software engieering may very well become a career path. Assessment and evaluation of unit concepts are primarily project based. |
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| EVALUATION | 70% Term: Knowedge & Understanding/Thinking, Problem-Solving/Communication/Application: 20%/20%/20%/10% | ||
| 30% Assessment of Learning Exam |  |
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| STRANDS | Fundamentals: critical reading, analytical thinking, creative synthesis, and attention to detail | ||
| Skills: acquisition of formal language (Java) syntax, semantics and vocabulary, object-oriented problem-solving, documentation, | |||
| Technology and Society: environmental and health issues | |||
| Professional Practice and Ethics: Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics |