SCIENCE 12 COURSES
Program Description
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Astronomy 12
Course Code: MSPSC12
Astronomy is the scientific study of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other “celestial objects”. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern astronomy including its historical development, practical sky observations, telescopes, and detailed information on the planets and moons in our solar system. In addition, we will study the formation of exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars, black holes, and neutron stars within the context of the life cycle of stars and the origin and evolution of our universe. This course can be taken in either grade 11 or 12 and provides a Science 11/12 credit toward graduation.
Biology 12 (Anatomy and Physiology)
Course Code: MATPH12
This rigorous academic course encompasses two major topics of study: cellular biochemistry and human physiology. Cellular biochemistry focuses on cell organelles’ structure and function, biological molecules, DNA and protein synthesis. The human physiology portion emphasizes the interrelatedness between the major body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive. It is strongly recommended that students have success in both Chemistry 11 and Biology 11 (a C+ or better grade) before attempting this course.
Chemistry 12
Course Code: MCH–12
Chemistry 12 is a lab-oriented course that will introduce students to Equilibrium in chemical processes. It is composed of five modules: Reaction Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids and Bases as well as Oxidation/Reduction Reactions. This course includes an inquiry lab-based program that relies on a high level of physical skills in chemistry and requires the students to predict results, plan and conduct experiments so they can analyze data to formulate conclusions. It is strongly recommended that students finish Chemistry 11 successfully before selecting Chemistry 12.
Environmental Science 12
Course Code: MEVSC12
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills relating to environmental science. Students will explore a range of topics, including diverse ecosystems, natural processes, human impacts, and sustainability, as well as stewardship and habitat restoration. Students will have opportunities for fieldwork in our own greenhouse and gardens as well as at the Blakeburn Lagoons. Students will also engage with First Peoples’s perspectives and other Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Students should have strong work habits, a keen interest in environmental stewardship, and be comfortable working outdoors (rain or shine). This course can be taken in either grade 11 or 12 and provides a Science 11/12 credit toward graduation.
Geology 12
Course Code: MGEOL12
This course covers the fundamentals of geology: rocks, minerals, geologic time, fossils, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, surface processes, comparative planetology, structural geology, geologic map interpretation, and earth resources. This course will offer both theoretical and practical lessons in geology along with an emphasis on the geologic setting and history of British Columbia. Students interested in paleontology (fossils, dinosaurs, etc.) and/or the mining/resource industry will find this course particularly valuable. This course can be taken in either grade 11 or 12 and provides a Science 11/12 credit toward graduation.
Physics 12
Course Code: MPH–12
Physics 12 asks students to be much more rigorous in their analysis and mathematics of concepts. These ideas include statics, circular motion, the relationship between fields (gravitational and electromagnetic), and in-depth two-dimensional trigonometric analysis of motion, momentum, and inertia problems. There is also a discussion of Einsteinian frames of reference and relativity. It is strongly recommended that students finish Physics 11 successfully before selecting Physics 12.