ICS3U-Long Range Plan

LONG RANGE PLAN

COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Computer Science

COMMON COURSE CODE : ICS3U

GRADE : 11

COURSE TYPE : University

CREDIT VALUE : 1.0

PREREQUISITE : None

CURRICULUM POLICY DOCUMENT: Computer Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 10 and 12, 2008 (revised)

Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010

DEPARTMENT: Computer Studies

NUMBER OF SCHEDULED HOURS : 110 hours

NUMBER OF PERIODS : 10 periods a week, 19 weeks

PERIOD LENGHTS : 40 min.

COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

EVALUATION:

Term Assessment and Evaluation 70%

Chapter Tests, Quizzes, Graded Assignments 55%

Class Attendance, Participation, Attitude, Neat work 15%

Final Exam 30%

TOTAL 100%

Unit 1 - Programming Concepts & Skills (January -February)

1. Demonstrate the ability to use different data types, including one-dimensional arrays;
2. Control structures and simple algorithms;
3. Subprograms within computer programs;
4. Use proper code maintenance techniques and conventions when creating programs.

Unit 2 - Software Development (March)

1. Use a variety of problem-solving strategies to solve different types of problems independently and as part of a team;
2. Design software solutions to meet a variety of challenges;
3. Design algorithms according to specifications;
4. Apply a software development life-cycle model to a software development project.

Unit 3 - Computer Environments and Systems (April)

1. Relate the specifications of computer components to user requirements;
2. Use appropriate file maintenance practices to organize and safeguard data;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the software development process.

Unit 4 - Topics in Computer Science (May, June)

1. Describe policies on computer use that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of emerging areas of computer science research;
3. Describe post-secondary education and career prospects related to computer studies.