This is a calculus based course that covers topics found in a first year University course in classical mechanics.  Topics include kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, momentum, rotational dynamics, gravitation, and simple harmonic motion.  Students will have an opportunity to write an advanced placement exam in May.  Success on the AP… Read more

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This is an advanced and comprehensive Biology course that focuses on biochemistry, human anatomy and physiology. Human digestion, circulation, respiration, excretion, reproduction and the overall control by the nervous system, enzymes and hormones will be examined. The Big Ideas for this course are:  Homeostasis: The body strives to maintain homeostasis… Read more

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Description: Students will complete learning outcomes for Camosun College’s Biology 126 Physiological Basis of Life.  Biology 126 is for students interested in learning about the function of macromolecules, DNA and its role in protein synthesis and inheritance, cellular metabolism, and hormonal control of the nervous system at the college level. A Camosun College instructor will present… Read more

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Students will be introduced to a variety of different chemistry concepts related to the Big Ideas for this course.  Chemistry 11 is an academic course that prepares students to continue with their study of Chemistry at the grade 12 or post-secondary level.    The Big Ideas include:  Atoms and molecules are… Read more

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The Chemistry 12 work is abstract and intensive, requiring a good problem-solving capability within both analytical and theoretical contexts. Mathematical concepts required beyond Chemistry 11 include logarithms and the ability to extract the roots of a binomial. The Big Ideas include:  Dynamic Equilibrium  Solubility Equilibrium  Acids and Bases  Oxidation-Reduction  Reaction… Read more

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Climate Change 12 dives into the science, technology, inequity, societal impact, politics, and economical consideration of humanity’s greatest challenge of the 21st century. Assessment will focus on activities that require opinion sharing, debating, game and role playing, research, projects, presentations, and a culminating semester project.  Climate Change 12 is an… Read more

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Students in Environmental Science will explore local land and ocean based ecosystems while applying First Peoples perspectives and knowledge. There is an emphasis on hands-on experiential and project based learning in the class.   Projects will investigate the sustainable use and care of local resources such as the school garden,… Read more

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This academic course looks at the evolutionary trends throughout the spectrum of living things and the traits that unite them. Students will learn about microorganisms, simple unicellular life, plants and focus on the evolution of animals. The course includes microscope work, varied labs, dissections and explorations of local organisms and… Read more

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Students gain an appreciation for how things work in our physical world by investigating the laws of physics. This academic course is best suited for curious students with a strong work ethic.  The Big Ideas include:  The prediction, analysis, and description of an object’s motion. Forces and their influence on… Read more

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Physics 12 builds on the concepts from classical mechanics that were introduced in Physics 11. New areas introduced include circular motion, torque, electo-magnetism, and Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. The course takes an investigative approach to the topics, with inquiry-based labs.  The Big Ideas include:  Measurement of motion with particular… Read more

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Students gain a foundation in scientific processes and preparation for senior Science courses while exploring four strands of science. The Big Ideas for this course are:  Living organisms  are derived from cells. The Continuity of Life explores cell theory and various forms of reproduction.  The electron arrangement of atoms impacts… Read more

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Science 10 continues to build knowledge through experimentation and analysis in chemistry. Students will learn about energy transfers in many processes and how this is affecting Earth’s systems. If you ever wondered about genetic engineering then a foundation in genetics and inheritance will build that understanding. An in depth study… Read more

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