SCIENCE 8 (MSC--08)

The science program has four main goals: to encourage students’ interest and curiosity in science; to equip students with necessary scientific skills and processes; to increase students’ knowledge of the natural world; and to encourage critical thinking.  In Science 8, students will study the characteristics of life, cells, the immune system, atoms, electromagnetic radiation, light, and plate tectonics. In addition, students will learn the importance of lab safety.

 

SCIENCE 9 (MSC--09)

Science 9 will continue to build on students’ curiosity and interest in science.  Students will develop and apply scientific skills and processes. They will also increase their knowledge about the natural world, be encouraged to think critically and to look at scientific topics from different perspectives. Students will learn about lab safety, atomic theory, elements and compounds, reproduction (mitosis and meiosis), electricity (circuits), and ecology (energy and matter cycles).

 

SCIENCE 10 (MSC--10)

Science 10 will continue to give students the opportunity to develop the skills, processes, attitudes, and scientific habits of mind that allow them to pursue their own inquiries using scientific methods. Using critical thinking, creative insight, and their current scientific knowledge, students collaborate, investigate, solve problems, communicate, discover, and increase their understanding of science through hands-on experience. Students will continue to develop First Peoples' place-based knowledge of the natural world while studying chemistry (types of reactions), radioactivity, physics (energy transformations), genetics (patterns of inheritance), and astronomy (formation of the universe).

 

SCIENCE FOR CITIZENS (MSCCT11) 

 Prerequisite:  Science 10

N.B.  This course, upon successful completion, fulfills the science requirement for secondary school graduation; however, it does not qualify as a science Prerequisite for many university programs.  Students who wish to take this course should ensure that they will meet the requirements of any post-secondary programs they are considering.

The topics and issues explored in Science and Technology 11 can be many and varied.  Students will learn to distinguish between fact and opinion as they study scientific and technological topics that have a direct bearing on society, and more specifically on themselves.  Topics may include such diverse subjects as human biology, environmental science and technology in the home and workplace.  The specific course of studies will be announced by the instructor.

 

LIFE SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS

Life Science 11, Anatomy & Physiology 12 and Honours, Chemistry 11, 12, and Honours, and Physics 11 are all focus or support courses for Career Prep Health Science and Biotechnology (see p. 16).  Physics 11, 12 and Honours are support courses for Career Prep C.A.D.D. Life Science 11, Anatomy & Physiology 12 and Honours Enrichment are support courses for Work Experience - Health Sciences and Bio-technology. 

 

LIFE SCIENCES 11 (MLFSC11) 

Prerequisite:  Science 10

Life Sciences 11 is designed to give students a deeper appreciation of the living world. It addresses a representative sample of organisms and introduces students to a variety of biological skills and scientific processes. The course will continue to develop critical thinking abilities and an understanding of scientific attitudes. Students will learn through the lens of First Peoples' knowledge while studying the common characteristics of living things, classification, and how different organisms have evolved: microbiology, botany and zoology.  Laboratory work includes microscopy, investigation, and classification of organisms (including dissection of various specimens).

 

LIFE SCIENCES 11 HONORS (MLFSC11---H)

Prerequisite: Science 10

Recommended: B or better in Science 10

This is an enrichment and acceleration opportunity in LIfe Sciences.  Students will study the Provincial Life Sciences 11 curriculum (many of the topics to a greater depth) and a variety of additional topics and associated laboratory experiences.  Students should be well motivated and have a strong background in Science 10 and English 10.  Evaluation will be based on the regular Biology 11 standards.  Students planning to take Anatomy & Physiology 12 Honours (with a view to university biology or related studies) must take this course.

 

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12 (MATPH12)

Recommended:  C+ or better in Life Sciences 11 (or Biology 11)

Anatomy & Physiology 12 is designed for students interested in studying life sciences at a post-secondary institution.  The course of studies includes molecular level biology (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids) and cell biology.  In addition, all major human body systems (anatomy and physiology) are covered.  The course is demanding and it is strongly recommended that students have a good background in Life Sciences 11; successful completion of Chemistry 11 would be helpful.

 

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 12: HONOURS (MATPH12--- H)

This is an enrichment and acceleration opportunity in senior biology.  Students will study the Provincial Anatomy & Physiology 12 curriculum and additional topics prescribed at the university level. As well, students conduct extensive laboratory work (25% of time spent on labs) with an emphasis on guided inquiry.   The classroom portion of the course will be evaluated in the same way as Anatomy & Physiology 12.  This course will not cover all the material tested on the Advanced Placement (AP) Biology exam.  Students interested in writing the exam will be required to engage in self-directed learning in order to be prepared for the AP exam written in May, (see separate description on Advanced Placement found here: mcmath.sd38.bc.ca/students/program-planning/other-opportunities/advanced-placement ).

 

CHEMISTRY 11 (MCH--11)

Prerequisite: Science 10 Recommended: B or better in Science 10

Chemistry 11 is an introductory course designed to lay a good foundation for future studies in chemistry. The course emphasizes manipulation of equipment, observation of experimental phenomena, data analysis and problem solving. The following topics are studied: Chemical safety, description and classification of matter, nomenclature, mole concept and reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic table, an introduction to bonding, aqueous solutions and an introduction to organic chemistry. Additional topics may be studied at the discretion of the instructor. A scientific calculator is required. A strong background in Science 10 and Math 10 is recommended.

 

CHEMISTRY 11: HONOURS (MCH--11---H)

Prerequisite:  Science 10

Recommended:  B or better in Science 10

This is an enrichment and acceleration opportunity in chemistry.  Students will study the Provincial Chemistry 11 curriculum (many of the topics to a greater depth) and a variety of additional topics and associated laboratory experiences.  Students should be well motivated and have a strong background in Science 10, English 10 and Math 10.  Evaluation will be based on the regular Chemistry 11 standards. Students planning to take Chemistry 12 Honours (with a view to university chemistry or related studies) are recommended to take this course. 

 

CHEMISTRY 12 (MCH--12)

Prerequisite:  Chemistry 11

Recommended:  C+ or better in Chemistry 11

Chemistry 12 requires a solid knowledge of the principles of Chemistry 11 to investigate the following topics on a more advanced and demanding level: chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solutions and solubility, acids, bases and salts and electrochemistry. The laboratory work includes qualitative and quantitative analysis.  Emphasis is placed on problem solving (including a significant amount of mathematical analysis, graphing, use of exponents and logarithms - students need a scientific calculator) and on communication - description and analysis of experimental work as well as the student’s understanding of chemical concepts.  A strong background in Chemistry 11, Math 11 and English 11 is recommended.

 

CHEMISTRY 12: HONOURS (MCH--12---H)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 Honours or teacher recommendation 

This is an enrichment opportunity in senior chemistry.  Students will study the Provincial Chemistry 12 curriculum and select topics prescribed at the university level.  As well, students conduct extensive laboratory work (25% of time spent on labs) with an emphasis on guided inquiry.  The classroom portion of the course will be evaluated in the same way as Chemistry 12.  This course will not cover all the material tested on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam.  Students interested in writing the exam will be required to engage in self-directed learning in order to be prepared for the AP exam written in May, (see separate description on Advanced Placement).

 

PHYSICS 11 (MPH--11)

Prerequisite:  Science 10

Physics is a branch of science that applies mathematics to a study of the world around us, and beyond.  Students taking Physics 11 should gain a better understanding of topics such as kinematics, dynamics, energy, electricity, and waves.  They will also learn techniques and lab skills that relate directly to applications of physics.  It is hoped that this course may lead to an in-depth study of physics in more senior courses, but students who simply want a better understanding of motion, forces, and energy will also benefit from this course.  As this is a rigorous academic course, a strong background in Science 10 and Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 are highly recommended.​

 

PHYSICS 11: HONOURS (MPH--11---H)

Prerequisite:  Science 10

Recommended:  B or better in Science 10 and Math 10

This is an enrichment and acceleration opportunity in physics.  Students will study the Provincial Physics 11 curriculum (many of the topics to a greater depth) and a variety of additional topics and associated laboratory experiences.  Students should be well motivated and have a strong background in Science 10, English 10 and Math 10.  Evaluation will be based on the regular Physics 11 standards.  ​ 

 

PHYSICS 12 (MPH--12)

Prerequisite:  Physics 11


Recommended:  C+ or better in Physics 11 

Physics 12 is a course intended to provide insight into the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Physics 12 requires a solid knowledge of the principles of Physics 11 to investigate the following topics on a more advanced level: Kinematics, Dynamics, Momentum and Energy. Additional topics are also covered, which include, Circular Motion, Equilibrium, Electrostatics, and Electromagnetism. A strong Math 11 background is highly recommended as there is a significant amount of mathematical analysis, algebra, trigonometry, and graphing in the course - students need a scientific or graphing calculator. 

PHYSICS 12 HONOURS (MPH--12---H)

Prerequisite:  Physics 11

Recommended:  C+ or better in Physics 11: Honours

This is an enrichment and acceleration opportunity in physics.  Students will study the Provincial Physics 12 curriculum (many of the topics to a greater depth) and a variety of additional topics and associated laboratory experiences.  Students should be well motivated and have a strong background in Pre-Calculus 11 as well as Physics 11.  Evaluation will be based on the regular Physics 12 standards.  ​ 

This course will not cover all the material tested on the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics exam.  Students interested in writing the exam will be required to engage in self-directed learning in order to be prepared for the AP exam written in May,  (see separate description on the Advanced Placement).

 

WORK EXPERIENCE HEALTH SCIENCES (YSEVC2A): please see this website for more information: https://mcmath.sd38.bc.ca/students/program-planning/other-opportunities/work-experience