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ICS3U - GRADE 11 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description for ICS3U Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science Course
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.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science ICS3U
Below is the suggested sequence for delivering course units, along with the recommended number of hours to complete each unit. For comprehensive details on the targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please refer to the Unit Overview in the ICS3U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Unit 1 |
Programming Concepts and Skills |
25 Hours |
|
Unit 2 |
Software Development |
25 Hours |
|
Unit 3 |
Computer Environments and Systems |
20 Hours |
|
Unit 4 |
Topics in Computer Science |
30 Hours |
|
FINAL |
SUMMATIVE & EXAM |
20 Hours |
|
VIEW SAMPLE GRADEBOOK |
TOTAL |
110 Hours |
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
ICS3U is a Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science at an University Preparation level.
3U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 3 means it is a grade 11 course and U means it is a university preparation course.
Prerequisite: None
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.