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variety of related areas of study - chemistry,<br />
electrical and electronics, optics, medicine and<br />
physiotherapy, engineering and many others.<br />
Environmental Topics<br />
SCI40S<br />
In Science<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0140-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: SCI20F<br />
This course provides students with a foundation<br />
of understanding, knowledge and skills to deal<br />
effectively with environmental problems such as<br />
global warming, acid rain, endangered species<br />
and invasive plants and animals. The course<br />
will incorporate academic and applied studies<br />
that include lab and fieldwork. Students will gain<br />
a broad awareness of environmental science<br />
and technological career opportunities. An<br />
emphasis is placed on students using critical<br />
thinking and analytical skills to make a positive<br />
impact on the environment.<br />
University Biology (1115/1116) BIO42U<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 4546-42U Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: CHM40S (min. 70%); BIO30S<br />
(min. 70%) BIO40S (strongly recommended)<br />
Biology 42U is a dual track course. Students<br />
earn both a high school credit and 6 credit hours<br />
from the University of Winnipeg. The course<br />
follows the university course outlines of the two<br />
3 credit hour course BIO 1115: Cells and<br />
Cellular Processes and BIO 1116: Evolution,<br />
Ecology and Biodiversity. The course credit can<br />
be used at the University of Winnipeg or<br />
transferred to other universities.<br />
SOCIAL SCIENCE<br />
Geographic Issues of the<br />
GEO20F<br />
21 st Century<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1180-20F Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Gr. 9 Social Studies<br />
In Geographic Issues of the 21 st Century,<br />
students focus on a variety of issues and<br />
challenges of the contemporary world. They<br />
explore the nature of geography and develop<br />
skills related to geographical thinking. Students<br />
use the methods and tools of geography to<br />
examine issues and problems and to propose<br />
solutions. They study concepts related to<br />
ownership and development of natural<br />
resources, production and distribution of food,<br />
development of industry and trade, and<br />
increasing urbanization. Students consider these<br />
issues in the context of Canada, North America<br />
and the World.<br />
Geography: Physical<br />
GEO30S<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1124-30S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
This course provides a firm conceptual basis in<br />
Physical Geography. It approaches the subject<br />
matter in a systematic topical manner. It<br />
attempts to demonstrate the many and varied<br />
inter-relationships of phenomena in the physical<br />
environment and concludes with a study of how<br />
man has adjusted to his natural surroundings.<br />
Geography: Physical<br />
GEO30G<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1124-30G Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
The student will gain an understanding of his<br />
physical surroundings and how they affect his<br />
activities in this course. Physical Geography, the<br />
first section of two, deals with the study of maps,<br />
earth as a planet, forms of the earth and climate.<br />
The second section, Human Geography, deals<br />
with the study of man’s relationship to climate,<br />
economic activities and population.<br />
History of Canada<br />
HCA30F<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0105-30F Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: GEO20F strongly encouraged<br />
Students in this compulsory course will learn<br />
about how this country was formed and how it<br />
works. Topics for discussion include the First<br />
Nations Peoples of Canada, New France, our<br />
time as a British North American colony<br />
(including the War of 1812), government,<br />
Industrialization (including World War I), and<br />
Canada in the 20th century (The Great<br />
Depression, Women's Rights, World War II,<br />
Quebec separatism, Western alienation). It is<br />
strongly recommended that students complete<br />
GEO20F prior to taking HCA30F because of the<br />
course's significant writing and<br />
thinking/discussion expectations.<br />
Global Issues: Citizenship HGI40S<br />
and Sustainability<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1128-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
The purpose of this course is to examine and<br />
analyze some of the major issues confronting<br />
our world. It is a conceptual course which scans<br />
a wide spectrum of historical and present day<br />
global problems such as: terrorism/conflict,<br />
disease, population, the environment etc. As<br />
well students will have the opportunity pursue<br />
topics that relate to their own personal interests.<br />
Discussion and problem solving will play a<br />
significant role in this course. Upon completion<br />
of this course students will have developed a<br />
greater understanding of their world.<br />
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