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    Introduction To Computer Studies, Grade 10 ICS2O1: Course Profile

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    This course introduces students to computer programming and fundamental programming concepts. Students will plan and write simple computer programs while learning how to create documentation, manage hardware and software, understand the social impact of technology, and consider ethical issues related to computer use. The course is evaluated through learning skills, term assignments, tests, and a final exam. Students will study programming topics like variables, flow control, loops, strings and basic code maintenance.

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    This course introduces students to computer programming and fundamental programming concepts. Students will plan and write simple computer programs while learning how to create documentation, manage hardware and software, understand the social impact of technology, and consider ethical issues related to computer use. The course is evaluated through learning skills, term assignments, tests, and a final exam. Students will study programming topics like variables, flow control, loops, strings and basic code maintenance.

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    This course introduces students to computer programming and fundamental programming concepts. Students will plan and write simple computer programs while learning how to create documentation, manage hardware and software, understand the social impact of technology, and consider ethical issues related to computer use. The course is evaluated through learning skills, term assignments, tests, and a final exam. Students will study programming topics like variables, flow control, loops, strings and basic code maintenance.

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    Introduction To Computer Studies, Grade 10 ICS2O1: Course Profile

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    Course Profile (Page 1)

    Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10


    ICS2O1
    Course Description:
    Level: Open
    This course introduces students to computer programming. Students Credit Value: 1.0
    will plan and write simple computer programmes by applying
    fundamental programming concepts. They will also learn: Pre-requisite: None
    Department: Technology
    -how to create clear and maintainable internal documentation;-how to
    manage a computer by studying hardware configurations and
    Course Fees: None
    software
    -selection, operating system functions, networking and safe computing practices;
    -how to investigate the social impact of computer technologies
    -how to develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.

    Textbooks & Resources:


    • Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools
    • The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 10 to 12: Computer Studies, 2008 (revised)
    • Resource Book: An Introduction to Programming Using Microsoft Visual Basic 2008, Lawrenceviile Press, 2010

    Course Evaluation: Student Evaluation consists of three components… 
    1) Learning Skills & Work Habits:
    Students are evaluated on 6 Learning Skills & These six attributes are evaluated on a scale of Excellent
    Work Habits. The 6 essential skills are: (E), Good (G), Satisfactory (S) & Needs Improvement
    • Responsibility • Collaboration (N) and reported on the report card. They are not
    • Organization • Initiative included in the course mark, unless specified in the
    • Independent Work • Self-Regulation curriculum expectations
    2) Term Mark (Assessment of Learning):
    Student performance standards for knowledge and Evaluation of these four categories generates the term
    skills are described in the curriculum Achievement mark. The term mark accounts for 70% of the final mark.
    Chart. The curriculum is assessed in four
    categories:
    • Knowlege Understianding 14% It is the students responsibility for submitting
    • Thinking and Inquiry 14% evidence of Learning.
    • Communication 14%
    • Application 28%
    3) Final Evaluation (Assessment of Learning): The final evaluation consists of:
    The final evaluation, administered at or towards the end
    of the course is based on the evidence shown to the right. Exam 30 %
    The final evaluation accounts for 30% of the final mark.
    Final Mark = 70% Term Mark + 30% Final Evaluation
    For a detailed description on Course Evaluation, see “How Did I Get That Mark!” at www.satec.on.ca

    Course Conduct Policies: See Student Agenda. 

    Please retain this page in the front of your notebook for future reference.

    Scarborough Academy for Technology,


    Environment & Computers @ WA Porter CI
    40 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 1Z9
    Phone: (416) 396-3365 Fax: (416) 396-3371
    Course Profile (Page 2)
    Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10
    ICS2O1
    Course Outline:
    Approximate
    Unit Description Length Unit Evaluation
    1 Describe the functions of different types of Week 1 Assignment 1
    Understanding hardware components. Week 2 TEST 1
    Computers Assess the hardware needs of users.
    Describe the different types of software products.
    Assess the software needs of users.
    Demonstrate an understanding of home computer
    networking concepts.
    Explain the importance of software updates and
    system maintenance to manage the performance and
    increase the security of a computer.

    2 Describe key aspects of the impact of computers and Week 3 Presentation


    Computers and related technologies on society. Week 4 QUIZ 1
    Society Describe computer use policies that promote
    environmental stewardship and sustainability.
    Describe legal and ethical issues related to the use of
    computing devices.
    Describe post secondary education and career
    prospects related to computer studies.

    3 a. Describe fundamental programming concepts and Week 5 Assignment 2


    Introduction to constructs. Week 6 QUIZ 2
    Programming
    - The Integrated development Environment
    - Creating a new project
    - The Windows Form
    - Basic Controls and Properties: Buttons, Labels,
    - TextBoxes, MenuStrip, Radio Buttons
    - The Event procedure
    - Writing Visual Basic code for an event
    - Naming conventions for controls
    - Using Intellisense
    - Property assignment statements
    - Vocabulary

    b. Plan and write simple programs using Week 7 TEST 2


    fundamental programming concepts. Week 8

    - Declaring variables
    - Naming conventions for variables
    - Obtaining values from the user
    - Built-in data types
    - Variable scope
    - Variable assignment statements
    - Data type conversion
    - Constants
    - Integer division and Modulus
    - Identifiers and keywords
    - Programming errors
    - Vocabulary
    Course Profile (Page 3)
    Introduction to Computer Studies, Grade 10
    ICS2O1
    c. Controlling Program Flow with Decision Week 9 Assignment 3
    Structures Week 10 TEST 3
    Week 11
    - The If…Then Statement
    - Comparison Operators
    - The Select ase Statement
    - Using random numbers
    - Writing algorithms
    - Static variables
    - Boolean expressions
    - Basic Controls and Properties: The CheckBox
    - and MessageBox.
    - Vocabulary

    d. Controliing Program Flow with Looping Week 12 Assignment 4


    Structures Week 13 TEST 4
    Week 14
    - The For…Next Statement
    - Infinite loops
    - Basic Control and Properties; The InputBox,
    - ListBox, ComboBox, CheckedListBox and the
    - ListView controls
    - Accumulator variables
    - The Do…Loop Statement
    - The While End While Statement
    - Vocabulary

    e. Using the String Class Week 15 QUIZ 3


    Week 16
    - String functions
    - The Char structure
    - Unicode
    - Vocabulary

    f. Apply basic code maintenance techniques when Weeks 12 -


    writing programs. 16

    Note: Order units are delivered may change due to student needs and resources available during the course.

    General Information:
     
    Recommended Resources - Teacher provided Powerpoint Presentations

    Download Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition:


    https://www.dreamspark.com, Registration Key: SECND-4T4WU-6JINC-WHAQM-ORD4H

    History of Programming Languages:


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_programming_languages

    Tutorials: https://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/vbNET.html

    How to Seek Extra Help - After school, twice a week, speak with teacher.

    Certifications - None 

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