Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Course Title:
Computer Science
Ministry Code:
ICS4U
Teacher(s):
Mrs. T. Passfield
Grade:
12
Pre/Co Requisite:
ICS4U
Type:
University Preparation
Text Book(s):
This course is delivered via D2L,
hwdsb.elearningontario.ca.
Hours:
110
Ministry Policy
Document(s):
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM,
GRADES 10 –12, Computer Studies
Growing Success: Assessment,
Evaluation and Reporting in
Ontario's Schools
Credit Value:
1
Course Description
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.
Course Content
Unit
Unit 1 – Basic
Computing
Concepts
Unit 2 – Arrays
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
 PRV.01 demonstrate the ability to use different data types and
expressions when creating computer programs;
 PRV.02 describe and use modular programming concepts and
principles in the creation of computer programs;
 PRV.04 use proper code maintenance techniques when creating
computer programs;
 MPV.01 demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in
computer programs;
 MPV.02 analyse algorithms for their effectiveness in solving a problem;
 TPV.02 analyse ethical issues and propose strategies to encourage
ethical practices related to the use of computers.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
 PRV.01 demonstrate the ability to use different data types and
expressions when creating computer programs;
 PRV.02 describe and use modular programming concepts and
principles in the creation of computer programs;
 PRV.03 design and write algorithms and subprograms to solve a variety
of problems;
 PRV.04 use proper code maintenance techniques when creating
computer programs;
 MPV.01 demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in
computer programs;
TPV.01 assess strategies and initiatives that promote environmental
stewardship with respect to the use of computers and related
technologies;
 TPV.03 analyze the impact of emerging computer technologies on
society and the economy.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
 MPV.01 demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in
computer programs;
 MPV.02 analyze algorithms for their effectiveness in solving a problem;
 PRV.01 demonstrate the ability to use different data types and
expressions when creating computer programs;
 PRV.02 describe and use modular programming concepts and
principles in the creation of computer programs;
 PRV.03 design and write algorithms and subprograms to solve a variety
of problems;
 PRV.04 use proper code maintenance techniques when creating
computer programs;
 TPV.03 analyze the impact of emerging computer technologies on
society and the economy;
 TPV.04 research and report on different areas of research in computer
science, and careers related to computer science.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
 SDV.01 demonstrate the ability to manage the software development
process effectively, through all of its stages – planning, development,
production, and closing;
 SDV.02 apply standard project management techniques in the context
of a student-managed team project;
 MPV.01 demonstrate the ability to apply modular design concepts in
computer programs;
 MPV.02 analyse algorithms for their effectiveness in solving a problem;
 PRV.01 demonstrate the ability to use different data types and
expressions when creating computer programs;
 PRV.02 describe and use modular programming concepts and
principles in the creation of computer programs;
 PRV.03 design and write algorithms and subprograms to solve a variety
of problems;
 PRV.04 use proper code maintenance techniques when creating
computer programs.

Unit 3 – Advanced
Topics
Unit 4 – Summative
Performance Task:
A Software
Development
Project
ICS4U Course Activities
Units
Unit 1:
Basic Computing
Concepts
Activities
 Activity 1: Ethical Computer Use
 Activity 2: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
 Activity 3: Getting Started with Netbeans IDE
 Activity 4: Variables, Data Types, Constants, and Operators
 Activity 5: Loop Structures and Selection Structures
 Activity 6: Functions
 Activity 7: Summative Evaluation
 Activity 1: Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
 Activity 2: One-Dimensional Arrays
 Activity 3: Using Arrays in Game Programming
 Activity 4: Two-Dimensional Arrays
 Activity 5: Tic-Tac-Toe
 Activity 6: Using Array Lists
 Activity 7: Summative Evaluation
 Activity 1: Exploring Computer Science
 Activity 2: Recursion
 Activity 3: Searching Routines
 Activity 4: Sorting Routines
 Activity 5: Accessing External Data
 Activity 6: Careers Associated with Computer Studies
 Activity 7: Summative Evaluation
 Activity 1: Introduction to the Final Project
 Activity 2: Design and Development
 Activity 3: Implementation
 Activity 4: Testing/Verification and Maintenance
Unit 2:
Arrays
Unit 3:
Advanced Topics
Unit 4:
Culminating Activity
Evaluation
Evaluation
Unit Summative
Assignments
(70%)
Final Summative
Assignments
(30%)
Category
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Inquiry
Communication
Application
Final Performance Task
Weight
15%
10%
10%
35%
20%
Final Exam
10%
TOTAL
100%