St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School 3801 Thomas Street Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2 (905) 285-0050 We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation. COURSE OUTLINE Department: Math / Business/ Computer Course: Computer Technology – Gr.10 ( Open ) Course Code: TEJ2O1 Course Description: This course introduces student to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and applications software. Students will build small electronics circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways to careers in computer technology. Prerequisite: None Strand & Unit Title: Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s): COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS CGE1h Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will CGE2e Uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills CGE5g Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others CGE6e Ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service CGE7a Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions CGE7i Respects the environment and uses resources wisely COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TECHNOLOGY,THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Assessment and Evaluation Category Weightings Knowledge & Understanding Thinking & Investigation Application Communication Weight % 25% 25% 25% 25% Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Overall Weighting 70% 15% 15% Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.