Plymouth Canadian Academy

ICS3U: Computer Science Grade 11

Course Outline

Course Title: Computer Science, Grade 11, University Preparation

Course Code: ICS3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: : None

Curriculum Policy Document: Computer Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 10 to 12, 2008 (Revised)

Course Developer: Plymouth Canadian Academy

Department: Computer Studies

Developed Date: 2019

Most Recent Revised Date: 2020 by M. Abdel Ghani

Course Description: Computer Science 11 – ICS3U course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.