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Avon View High SchoolAvon View High School

Science DepartmentScience Department

2006-72006-7

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Part 1 Part 1 Course SelectionCourse Selection

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Trying to decide what Science to take next year?Trying to decide what Science to take next year?

This presentation is meant to help you in 4 ways:

1. Choosing your courses, with ease and confidence.

2. Choosing, specifically, from the science courses that are available at Avon View High.

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3. Understanding what the various science courses are like.

4. Gaining knowledge about what sciences may be needed for specific training after high school.

There are a few things to consider first….

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High School Graduation Requirements

Nova Scotia2006 -2007

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In order to graduate:In order to graduate:

You need a minimum of 18 credits(of which 13 are compulsory* meaning already picked for you. You

have no choice with these ones.)

But remember that:No more than 7 of the 18 credits may be Grade 10 level courses.At least 5 must be Grade 12 level courses.

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Here are the Here are the compulsory coursecompulsory course categories from which you categories from which you must choose.must choose.

The first 13 courses must be selected from:

A. 3 English credits:One at each grade level (10,11 and12)

B. 1 Fine arts credit :Art, Drama or Music

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These maybe available in French as well as English.These maybe available in French as well as English.

C. 1 Global studies (Global History or Global Geography)

D. 2 half-credits: Physically Active

Lifestyles (PAL) and Career and Life Management (CLM)

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Two Math and 2 Sciences are a minimum that everyone Two Math and 2 Sciences are a minimum that everyone must take in order to pass.must take in order to pass.

E. 2 MathematicsF. 2 Sciences ( one being Science 10)

Chosen from:Science 10, Chemistry 11 and 12, Physics 11 and 12, Biology 11 and

12, Oceanography 11, Agricultural Science, Geology 12 Advanced Biology 12, Food Sciences 12

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2 more2 more credits credits from technology, mathematics, or science:from technology, mathematics, or science:

Technology courses include: 

Computer Related Studies 12, Communications Technology 12,Exploring Technology 10, Design 11,Applied Information Technology 11, Software Applications 12 or Film and Video 12, Electrotechnology 12

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Additional coursesAdditional courses

This category can include additional courses in MathChemistryPhysicsBiologyOceanography Geology Agriculture, Food Scienceor Technology

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Think about thisThink about this

Here are more things to consider when selecting courses:

1. What do you think you will do after school? You may need to be flexible.

2. Will the next place accept these courses for entry to their program.

3. University science degrees (including nursing, kinesiology, pharmacy, physio etc.) require that you take sciences other than your major. Will you have background in these from you high school course selection?

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SummarySummary

Maximum of 7 from grade 10

Minimum of 5 from grade12

You pick the rest ( up to 24 but a minimum of 18 in total) from the choices that follow:

But first, pick the compulsory ones.

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Cautions and QuestionsCautions and Questions

Are all courses equal and will all of them get you into what you want to get into?

No

Caution:There are 4 further categories for course selection that you have to

keep in mind as you select courses..not all courses are equal.

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‘‘Just want to get a job and have some money right away?Just want to get a job and have some money right away?

• A. GRADUATION COURSES

• These courses are designed for students who wish to obtain a graduation diploma and go straight to a paying job, rather than further studies.

• or some selected area of post-secondary study e.g. carpentry, electrical, roofing, welding, Cosmetology, aesthetics

• Examples: English/Communications 11• Math Foundations 10

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These are courses that universities will probably not be accept for These are courses that universities will probably not be accept for credit. – Community Colleges probably will.credit. – Community Colleges probably will.( You must check first)( You must check first)

• B. OPEN CATEGORY COURSES

• Although none of these courses meet the requirements of most “post-secondary institutions” (universities) individual courses may meet entrance requirements of some other institutions or courses of study.

• Examples: Accounting 11• Communications Technology 12

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Going to university ? Might go to university ? Then these are Going to university ? Might go to university ? Then these are what you need:what you need:

• C. ACADEMIC COURSES• These courses are designed for students who expect to enter

university or other “post-secondary” institutions.• Geography 10• English 11and 12, Advanced English 12• Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology 12, Food Science,

Agriculture• PreCalculus, Calculus, Advance Math

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If you have a special interest or talent try …If you have a special interest or talent try …

• D. ADVANCED COURSES• These courses are designed for students who have an

exceptional degree of academic ability or achievement• Or need to get very high marks in university so they need to

learn as much as possible, now!

• Examples: : Advanced Chemistry 11 : Advanced Biology : Advanced English

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Before you pick all your courses think about this…….

1. Difficult courses should not always be avoided.

2. Should you really pick the same courses as your friends?

3. Do you really think you would use a “free period” wisely?

4. Minimum requirements may not prepare you for post secondary studies. Learn as much as you can now.

5. Most students take more than 18 courses. It is possible to take 24 in three years. You are here to learn.

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Think about the rest of your life, not tomorrow.Think about the rest of your life, not tomorrow.

6) Will I, by not taking this course, possibly be limiting my future?7) If I don’t know what I might end up doing in my life, shouldn’t I take a

good selection of courses, just incase?8) Does the cost of university scare you? 9) University costs about as much as most fully equipped SUV’s, and it

lasts a lot longer !!10) Just because you see a wonderful career on TV does not mean it is

a paying proposition in NS….do your research. If your main concern is a good paying job, then make sure you are being realistic. Many exciting careers seen on TV require a doctorate degree, or a medical degree. Entrance to medical school is VERY competitive.

( i.e. requires very high marks and only a few get in each year.)

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Part 2Part 2

Choosing a Post Secondary school and Career

• Helpful links• Definition of terms• Spin off careers• University links (not all colleges give degrees)

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Choosing a Choosing a CareersCareers…investigate and research:…investigate and research:

Don’t know if you can do it or what you would need to get in?

But you really want to do one of the following ……

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Go to some post secondary institution?

Go to University?

Get into a Coop program?

Go to Community College?

Get to work right away?

Get some help making up your mind.

Need some correspondence courses first?

Need to make up for some courses you should have taken but didn’t?

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Confused by terminology ( big words) ???Confused by terminology ( big words) ???

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What is a …...… ??What is a …...… ??1. What is a post secondary institution?

A university or any other institution to which you would go after high school, it usually refers to a degree program.

2. What is a BA?

- a three or four year degree in the arts, or social sciences usually. ( not science) Teachers have a BA or a BSc. and then a BEd.

3. What is a BSc.?

- a science degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry etc.

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What is an MA or Masters? What is an MA or Masters?

- a post graduate (after a BA or BSc.) degree. It may - a post graduate (after a BA or BSc.) degree. It may take two to three years to complete. Marks must be good take two to three years to complete. Marks must be good in the undergrad degree in order to get into a master’s in the undergrad degree in order to get into a master’s program.program.

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Life Sciences and Physical SciencesLife Sciences and Physical Sciences

• Life Sciences- anatomy, biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, pathology, etc...

• Physical Sciences- astronomy, general chemistry, organic chemistry, geology, physical geography, etc...

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Social Sciences and HumanitiesSocial Sciences and Humanities

• Social Sciences- sociology, anthropology, psychology, geography, economics, political science, women's studies, international studies, etc...

• Humanities- art, literature, languages, philosophy, history, classical studies, religious studies, etc...

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Oceanography and Atmospheric SciencesOceanography and Atmospheric Sciences

( Meteorology too)

http://oceanography.dal.ca/index.html - oceans

http://www.atm.dal.ca/ - weather

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What do they mean?What do they mean?

You would study a mixture of Biology and Geology – land and sea formations and currents.

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CriminologyCriminology

• Criminology schools- links;• http://www.pearsoned.ca/crimcjpolicing/where0.html• St.Mary’s Halifax NS Bachelor of Criminology • http://www.arts.smu.ca/sociology/BAcriminology.aspx• St. Thomas University Fredericton NB • http://www.stthomasu.ca/academic/crim/index.htm• Memorial University – Bachelor of Social Work• http://www.mun.ca/socwrk/• Criminal Justice Minor – St John Campus of UNB• http://www.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/display.cgi?

tables=sjProgramsSubLevel1&id=4

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KinesiologyKinesiology

• Visit the next page few pages to see what you could do with a kinesiology degree. Make sure you know where you are headed with it.

• Advance Therapy Certificate is available once you have your degree from;

• Mount Royal College• Sheridan College • York University

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University of Queensland AustraliaUniversity of Queensland Australia

• This next site gives a good idea of what can be done with a four year Kinesiology degree ( usually with further study) You may be able to find the same in Canada.

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Here are what some Kinesiology and Here are what some Kinesiology and Physiotherapy Co-op students have to say Physiotherapy Co-op students have to say about their experiences:about their experiences:

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Pharmacy SchoolsPharmacy Schools

• Pharmacy Schools in Canada • University of Alberta • University of British Columbia • Dalhousie University • University of Laval • University of Manitoba • Memorial University • University of Montreal • University of Saskatchewan• University of Toronto

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ChiropracticsChiropractics

• Chiropractics interest you? Go to this site to get more information on the courses and the requirements:

• Courtesy of the University of Waterloo:• http://www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/current/kin/

cc.html

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Culinary arts (being a chef)Culinary arts (being a chef)

• Toronto City college has a good site to give you a good idea of what is involved:

http://www.gbrownc.on.ca/Marketing/FTCal/hosp.html

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Other institutionsOther institutions

Nova Scotia Agricultural College ( degree granting)Community Collegeshttp://www.nscc.ca/

Coast Guard College:http://www.cgc.gc.ca/

Henson Collegehttp://is.dal.ca/~henson/

UCCB (University of Cape Breton - degree granting)http://www.uccb.ns.ca/

Consolidated Fluid Power Institute