Why Study Computer Science?

“Everybody should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think" - Steve Jobs

Course Descriptions

Why Study Computer Science?

Investing time to learn Computer Science will help you gain a wide range of skills. Along with the technical programming skills, students also gain leadership, management and problem solving skills. Students learn the skills needed to work in a variety of different industries. If you like video games you can become a Video Game Developer, if you like being a detective you could be become a Cyber Security Consultant.

We live in a digital world and companies are constantly looking for graduates of Computer Science and offering them jobs with competitive salaries. Learning Computer Science provides endless opportunities.

Computer Science is Foundational

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for students to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Computer science can help the world

Computer science allows us to predict hurricanes, tornadoes, or even the outbreak of a potentially fatal disease. It can even be used to predict human behaviour, which can help prevent crimes. Computer science can provide us with some life-saving tools and work.

what computer science at smk has to offer you!

Grade 10

Learn the foundations of computer programming! Study hardware, software, operation systems, networking and safe computing practices.

Grade 11

Take the foundations to the next level! Use industry-standard programing tools, write subprograms, and develop creative solutions to various types of problems.

Grade 12

Use the knowledge gained from grades 10 and 11 and integrate it into programming your own video game with graphics and animation!

Including the integration of robotics and 3D Printer

in all three of the courses!

Here are some video games that the Grade 12 ICS4U

Computer Science students have made:

Computer Science CPT - Video - Super Goombario.mp4

Ashlee, Ayo, Zach - Pizzatron 4000 Playthrough Video.mp4

2022-06-16 22-23-08.mkv

gameplay.mp4

Job Prospects in canada

Click here to find out what the future holds for computer programmers in your province or territory.

The fast pace at which new computer applications are being used by most businesses and consumers will continue to support employment growth for programmers and developers.

Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computer science

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