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Program Overview
The major science themes developed in this course are energy and systems.
Thinking of any collection of objects, cells or processes as a system
draws attention to how the parts of the system interact with one another
as they undergo change. The components of a system influence each other
not only by transfer of energy and matter but also by transfer of information.
This diploma level course is the third and final course of a program
designed for students intending to pursue further academic studies at the
postsecondary level. Science 30 consists of four units of study:
- Unit 1: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
- uses the human organism to illustrate some of the mechanisms that
enable living systems to respond to their environment while maintaining
internal equilibrium.
- Unit 2: Chemistry in the Environment - continues
the theme of changes to matter and introduces environmental chemistry,
focusing on the impact of acids, bases and organic compounds on ecosystems.
- Unit 3: Electromagnetic Energy - the diverse forms
of electromagnetic energy are studied, and their uses in communication
and scientific research are addressed.
- Unit 4: Energy and the Environment - examines the
range of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources available for commercial
use and considers the impact of their use on the global ecosystem.
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of "Orientation to Online Learning"
- 50% or greater in Science 20.
Required Resources
- "Visions 3" by Austin, Braaten, Edwards, Miller & Miller
- Provided
- Calculator
- Numerous internet links
General Expectations
- Students must complete their course with in the time limits specified
by their instructor.
- Instructors will provide completion dates for assignments, quizzes,
and exams on the calendar within each course. Since these dates reflect
the time needed to complete each section of the course, it is critical
that meet all deadlines. Students are required to contact their instructor
regarding any changes to these deadlines. Assignments that are not submitted
by the deadline will be assessed a mark of 0 (zero).
- Students that fail to meet their course deadlines, even for a short
period, may be required to meet with the administration to discuss their
progress.
- Students must maintain regular contact with their instructor via the
communication tools provided in their course. A minimum of two contacts
per week is expected.
- Revelation Online is a "virtual" school. Students are expected
to participate in chat and discussion sessions designated by the instructor.
Chat sessions will be posted on the course calendar.
- Technical issues will occur and are not an excuse for late or missing
assignments. Students are expected to manage their time so that minor
delays due to technical problems do not result in missing deadlines.
Students are expected to contact Technical Support if they experience
technical problems.
Technical Skills and Equipment Requirements
- Students must have internet access. A high speed connection, either
ADSL or cable, is necessary in some courses.
- Skill in using a web browser to navigate the web to locate educational
resources and download files.
- File management skills necessary to create directories, save files,
and retrieve files.
- Ability to use email to send messages and attachments.
- A Java enabled browser, either Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Communicator
6.0 or higher.
- Word processor such as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice.
Face-to-Face Requirements
- Students are required to write two exams (mid-term and final) at the
testing centre located at the Revelation Online Centre.
- Students may be required to attend appointments with the school councilor
if their progress becomes a problem.
Evaluation
- 30% for Unit Work (quizzes, assignments, online tests)
- 30% Midterm
- 40% Final Exam
Final Mark
This is a Diploma Examination course. The final mark for this course
is based on: the average of the school-awarded mark and the Provincial
Diploma Exam mark. For students with mature status, the final mark is
determined by either the blended mark (school-awarded mark plus Provincial
Diploma Exam mark) or the Provincial Exam mark only, depending on which
is the highest mark.
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