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Topics in Computer Science
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
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describe policies on computer use that promote environmental
stewardship and sustainability; |
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demonstrate an understanding of emerging areas of computer science
research; |
| D3. |
describe postsecondary education and career prospects related to
computer studies. |
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Specific Expectations
D1.
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Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
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By the end of this course, students will: |
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describe the negative effects of computer use on the
environment (e.g., creation of e-waste, excessive use of paper
resulting from unnecessary printing of files and emails, heavy
power consumption) and on human health (e.g., exposure to
radiation, musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, mental health
problems resulting from social isolation, various health
consequences of reduced activity levels); |
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identify measures that help reduce the impact of computers
on the environment (e.g., lab regulations, school policies,
corporate and government policies promoting paperless workplaces
and computer recycling and reuse) and on human health (e.g.,
ergonomic standards); |
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describe ways in which computers are or could be used to
reduce resource use and to support environmental protection
measures (e.g., computer modelling to reduce use of physical
resources; management of natural resources); |
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identify government agencies and community partners that
provide resources and guidance for environmental stewardship
(e.g., local community recycling centres, private companies that
refurbish computers, printer cartridge recycling programs). |
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Exploring Computer Science
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By the end of this course, students will: |
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| D2.1 |
demonstrate an understanding of emerging areas of research
in computer science (e.g., cryptography, parallel processing,
distributed computing, data mining, artificial intelligence,
robotics, computer vision, image processing, human–computer
interaction, security, geographic information systems [GIS]); |
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demonstrate an understanding of an area of collaborative
research between computer science and another field (e.g.,
bioinformatics, geology, economics, linguistics, health
informatics, climatology, sociology, art); |
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report on an area of research related to computer science,
using an appropriate format (e.g., website, presentation
software, video). |
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Postsecondary Opportunities
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By the end of this course, students will: |
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| D3.1 |
research and describe career choices and trends in computer
science, at the local, national, and international levels; |
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identify and report on opportunities for experiential
learning (e.g., co-op programs, job shadowing, career fairs) in
the field of computer science; |
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research and report on postsecondary educational programs
leading to careers in information systems and computer science
(e.g., institutions offering relevant programs, industry
certifications, courses of study, entrance requirements, length
of programs, costs); |
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identify groups and programs that are available to support
students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career
choices related to information systems and computer science
(e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups,
specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry
associations); |
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describe the Essential Skills and work habits that are
important for success in computer studies, as identified in the
Ontario Skills Passport. |
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Source: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 10 to 12: Computer
Studies, 2008 (revised), page 45-6
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