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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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