COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES - TGJ2O1 (OPEN)
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world's resources.
Prerequisite: None
COMPUTER ENGINEERING Robotics - TEJ2O1 (OPEN)
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world's resources.
Prerequisite: None
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - TCJ2O1 (Open)
This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills related to residential construction. Students will gain hands-on experience using a variety of construction materials, processes, tools and equipment; learn about building design and planning construction projects; create and interpret working drawings and sections and learn ho the Ontario Building ode and other regulations and standards apply to construction projects. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to construction technology, and will explore career opportunities in the field. Students will incorporate Catholic social teachings, as they become critical and innovative problem solvers who question the use of human and physical resources as well as understanding the implications of computers and related innovations. An emphasis on problem solving models helps students create solutions that recognize God-given responsibility to respect the dignity and value of the individual, the protection of the environment and ethical and moral use of the world's resources.
Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary education and training leading to careers in the field.
Prerequisite: None