课程名称 课程代码 课程类别 前置课程 课程简介
Calculus and Vectors MCV4U University Preparation MHF4U This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing
understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and
algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in threedimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and
apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students
will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those
students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or
physics course.
Mathematics of Data Management MDM4U University Preparation MCR3U This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing
data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of
information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a
culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will
also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social
sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Advanced Functions MHF4U University Preparation MCR3U This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the
properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop
techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and
develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use
of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course
is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite
for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of
mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Grade 12 English ENG4U University Preparation ENG3U This course emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and
creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Students will
analyse a range of challenging literary texts from various periods, countries, and cultures;
interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media
texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently
and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular
purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. The course is intended
to prepare students for university, college, or the workplace.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course OLC4O Open Unsuccessful OSSLT This course is designed to help students acquire and demonstrate the cross-curricular literacy
skills that are evaluated by the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Students who
complete the course successfully will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.
Students will read a variety of informational, narrative, and graphic texts and will produce a
variety of forms of writing, including summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces, and
news reports. Students will also maintain and manage a portfolio containing a record of their
reading experiences and samples of their writing.
Grade 12 Physics SPH4U University Preparation SPH3U This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and
theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations and the forces
that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and
electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum
mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation
skills, learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related
to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of
technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
Grade 12 Chemistry SCH4U University Preparation SCH3U This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and
rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will
further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate
chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on
evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Grade 12 Biology SBI4U University Preparation SBI3U This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts
and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct
investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics,
homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of
detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various
branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Analyzing Current Economic Issues CIA4U University Preparation Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments,
policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that
individuals and institutions, including governments, make in response to economic
issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and
public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic
inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop
informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related
economic issues.
Financial Accounting Principles BAT4M University/College Preparation BAF3M This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for
postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various
forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business
decisions.This course expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops
accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH4M University/College Preparation NONE This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful
business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making,
management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and
planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also
emphasized.
International Business Fundamentals BBB4M University/College Preparation NONE This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the
global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets.
Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution,
and managing international business effectively.This course prepares students for postsecondary
programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Technological Design, Grade 12 TDJ4M University/College Preparation Technological Design, Grade 11 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design advocacy and marketing,
while building on their design skills and their knowledge of professional design practices.
Students will apply a systematic design process to research, design, build, and assess
solutions that meet specific human needs, using illustrations, presentation drawings, and
other communication methods to present their designs. Students will enhance their
problem-solving and communication skills, and will explore career opportunities and
the postsecondary education and training requirements for them.
Communications Technology, Grade 12 TGJ4M University/College Preparation Communications Technology, Grade 11 This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while
designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and
audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging;
broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and
will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological
environment.
Visual Arts, Grade 12 AVI4M University/College Preparation AVI3M This course focuses on enabling students to refine their use of the creative process
when creating and presenting two- and three-dimensional art works using a variety of
traditional and emerging media and technologies. Students will use the critical analysis
process to deconstruct art works and explore connections between art and society. The
studio program enables students to explore a range of materials, processes, and techniques
that can be applied in their own art production. Students will also make connections
between various works of art in personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural contexts.
Computer Science ICS4U University Preparation ICS3U This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer
science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large
software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will
also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research
in computer science, and careers in the field.
Nutrition and Health HFA4U University Preparation Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course examines the relationships between food, energy balance, and nutritional
status; the nutritional needs of individuals at different stages of life; and the role of
nutrition in health and disease. Students will evaluate nutrition-related trends and
will determine how food choices can promote food security and environmental
responsibility. Students will learn about healthy eating, expand their repertoire
of food-preparation techniques, and develop their social science research skills by
investigating issues related to nutrition and health.
Families in Canada HHS4U University Preparation Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course enables students to draw on sociological, psychological, and anthropological
theories and research to analyse the development of individuals, intimate relationships,
and family and parent-child relationships. Students will focus on issues and challenges
facing individuals and families in Canada’s diverse society. They will develop analytical
tools that enable them to assess various factors affecting families and to consider policies
and practices intended to support families in Canada. They will develop the investigative
skills required to conduct and communicate the results of research on individuals,
intimate relationships, and parent-child relationships.
Challenge and Change in Society HSB4U University Preparation Any U or M prep course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities This course focuses on the use of social science theories, perspectives, and methodologies
to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and
their impact on society. Students will critically analyse how and why cultural, social,
and behavioural patterns change over time. They will explore the ideas of social theorists
and use those ideas to analyse causes of and responses to challenges such as technological
change, deviance, and global inequalities. Students will explore ways in which social
science research methods can be used to study social change.