COURSE
   ICS4U
NAME   Computer Science Grade 12
TYPE
   University/College
DATE
   2011 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
   1.0
HOURS
   110
PREREQUISITE
   ICS3U
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. Student will write the Advanced Placement Exam in the first week of May 2011
TEXT   Horstmann, Cay, Java Concepts for AP Computer Science, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-470-18160-7  
STRATEGIES   Students learn best when they are engaged in learning in a variety of ways. Computer science courses lend themselves to a wide range of approaches in that they require students to discuss issues, solve problems, plan solutions, participate in the development of solutions, conduct research, think critically, and work cooperatively. Students engaged in active learning tend to retain knowledge longer and develop and integrate key skills more completely. Classes are used to provide detailed programming instruction modelling good program design and coding practices. Scaffolding is often employed in teaching computer studies - breaking down the tasks so students can concentrate of specific, manageable objectivies as they work towards building understanding and skills.
EVALUATION   70% Term: Knowedge & Understanding/Thinking, Problem-Solving/Communication/Application: 20%/20%/20%/10%  
    30% Assessment of Learning Exam  
STRANDS   Programming Concepts and Skills  
    Software Development  
    Computer Environments and Systems  
    Topics in Computer Science: Canadian Council of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics