Science

Course name: Science Course code: (SNC4M)

Grade: 12

Type: University / College Preparation

Language of Study: English

Prerequisites: Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science

This course enables you, including those of you pursuing postsecondary programs outside the sciences, to increase your understanding of science and contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields. You will explore a variety of medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutritional science, public health issues, and biotechnology. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and helps refine students’ scientific investigation skills.

Grade: 12

Type: University / College Preparation

Language of Study: English

Prerequisites: Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science

This course enables you, including those of you pursuing postsecondary programs outside the sciences, to increase your understanding of science and contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields. You will explore a variety of medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutritional science, public health issues, and biotechnology. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and helps refine students’ scientific investigation skills.

Course Lessons

This course is designed for independent study.

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43 Lessons

8 Lessons

1.1 Vital signs

1.2 Spirometry

1.3 Imaging

1.4 Medical devices

1.5 Blood

1.6 Alternative therapies

1.7 Assessment for grading

1.8 Preparing your case studies

11 Lessons

2.1 Microorganisms

2.2 Bacteria

2.3 Immune response

2.4 Bacteria microscope lab

2.5 Viruses and plasmodium

Course name: Science Course code: (SNC4M)

Course Lessons

Unit 1 : Medical Technologies 8 Lessons .chain-link{fill:#3d4649;} .icon-circle{fill:#e6e6e6;}

1.1 Vital signs 1.1 Vital signs

1.2 Spirometry 1.2 Spirometry

1.3 Imaging 1.3 Imaging

1.4 Medical devices 1.4 Medical devices

1.5 Blood 1.5 Blood

1.6 Alternative therapies 1.6 Alternative therapies

1.7 Assessment for grading 1.7 Assessment for grading

1.8 Preparing your case studies 1.8 Preparing your case studies

Unit 2 : Pathogens and Disease 11 Lessons .chain-link{fill:#3d4649;} .icon-circle{fill:#e6e6e6;}

2.1 Microorganisms 2.1 Microorganisms

2.2 Bacteria 2.2 Bacteria

2.3 Immune response 2.3 Immune response

2.4 Bacteria microscope lab 2.4 Bacteria microscope lab

2.5 Viruses and plasmodium 2.5 Viruses and plasmodium

2.6 Treating Disease 2.6 Treating Disease

2.7 Preventing disease 2.7 Preventing disease

2.8 Mouthwash lab 2.8 Mouthwash lab

2.9 NGOs 2.9 NGOs

2.10 Assessment for grading 2.10 Assessment for grading

2.11 Preparing your case studies 2.11 Preparing your case studies

Unit 3 : Nutritional Science 11 Lessons .chain-link{fill:#3d4649;} .icon-circle{fill:#e6e6e6;}

3.1 Digestive system 3.1 Digestive system

3.2 Macromolecules and micronutrients 3.2 Macromolecules and micronutrients

3.3 Enzymes 3.3 Enzymes

3.4 Titration 3.4 Titration

3.5 Emulsification 3.5 Emulsification

3.6 Energy content in food 3.6 Energy content in food

3.7 Food additives 3.7 Food additives

3.8 Nutritional Labels 3.8 Nutritional Labels

3.9 Fad diets 3.9 Fad diets

3.10 Assessment for grading 3.10 Assessment for grading

3.11 Preparing your case studies 3.11 Preparing your case studies

Unit 4 : Public Health Issues 7 Lessons .chain-link{fill:#3d4649;} .icon-circle{fill:#e6e6e6;}

4.1 SARS case study 4.1 SARS case study

4.2 Public health in Canada 4.2 Public health in Canada

4.3 Researching public health 4.3 Researching public health

4.4 Assessing public health 4.4 Assessing public health

4.5 Pandemics 4.5 Pandemics

4.6 Assessment for grading 4.6 Assessment for grading

4.7 Assessment for feedback 4.7 Assessment for feedback

Unit 5 : Biotechnology 6 Lessons .chain-link{fill:#3d4649;} .icon-circle{fill:#e6e6e6;}

5.1 DNA, RNA and proteins 5.1 DNA, RNA and proteins

5.2 Early biotechnology 5.2 Early biotechnology

5.3 Modern biotechnology 5.3 Modern biotechnology

5.4 Ethics in biotechnology 5.4 Ethics in biotechnology

5.5 Assessment for grading 5.5 Assessment for grading

5.6 Culminating Task 5.6 Culminating Task

8 Lessons

1.1 Vital signs

1.2 Spirometry

1.3 Imaging

1.4 Medical devices

1.5 Blood

1.6 Alternative therapies

1.7 Assessment for grading

1.8 Preparing your case studies

11 Lessons

2.1 Microorganisms

2.2 Bacteria

2.3 Immune response

2.4 Bacteria microscope lab

2.5 Viruses and plasmodium

2.6 Treating Disease

2.7 Preventing disease

2.8 Mouthwash lab

2.9 NGOs

2.10 Assessment for grading

2.11 Preparing your case studies

11 Lessons

3.1 Digestive system

3.2 Macromolecules and micronutrients

3.3 Enzymes

3.4 Titration

3.5 Emulsification

3.6 Energy content in food

3.7 Food additives

3.8 Nutritional Labels

3.9 Fad diets

3.10 Assessment for grading

3.11 Preparing your case studies

7 Lessons

4.1 SARS case study

4.2 Public health in Canada

4.3 Researching public health

4.4 Assessing public health

4.5 Pandemics

4.6 Assessment for grading

4.7 Assessment for feedback

6 Lessons

5.1 DNA, RNA and proteins

5.2 Early biotechnology

5.3 Modern biotechnology

5.4 Ethics in biotechnology

5.5 Assessment for grading

5.6 Culminating Task