Contact CALC Registration Dates Directions Campus Map FAQ's Links Programs > The Ed-Vance Program > Course Descriptions      Below is a list (in alphabetical order) of some of our courses. This is not a complete list, however. Please consult with one of our guidance faculty for a complete list of each quad's course offerings. Biology, SBI3C Canadian and World Politics, CPW4U Challenge and Change in Society, HSB4M Communications Technology, TGJ3M Drama Children’s Theatre, ADP3M/4M Drama Collective Creation, ADP3M/4M Drama Improvisation Comedy, ADF3M/ADF4M Drama Musical Production, ADD3/4M English, ENG3C Entrepreneurship: The Venture, BDI3C Environment and Resource Management, CGR4M Environment Science, SNV3E Foundations for College Mathematics, MBF3C Foundations of Mathematics, MFM1P Foundations of Mathematics, MFM2P Hospitality and Tourism, TFJ2O Illustration, AWK2O/3O Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society, HHS4M Information and Communication Technology in Business, BTT1O, BTT2O Introduction to Business, BBI1O, BBI2O Managing Personal and Family Resources, HIR3C Marketing: Goods, Services, and Events, BMI3C Mathematics, MAP4C Mathematics for Everyday Life, MEL3E Mathematics for Everyday Life, MEL4E Mixed Communications Technology, TGJ3O/3M Painting & Drawing, AWM3M/4M Photography, AWQ3O Photography, AWQ4M Physical Education, PAL3/4O Physical Education, PPL3/4O Psychology through Film, IDC30 Science, SNC2P Visual Art, AVI1O/2O Visual Art, AVI1O/2O World Religions, HRT3M   Biology, SBI3C Grade 11, College This course focuses on the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigations in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, genetics, the anatomy of mammals, and the structure of plants and their role in the natural environment. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts, and on the skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. Prerequisite: SNC2P Top of Page   Canadian and World Politics, CPW4U University Preparation This course will look at political theories from an ideological and historical perspective as well as their practical implementation by various governments throughout the world. Students will also look at the relationship of states and how conflict is resolved on the world stage. Through the course, students will examine Canada’s role on the international stage and its participation in the United Nations and various peace-keeping missions globally. Finally, students will evaluate the role of nationalist and internationalist ideologies in shaping relations among states in the international community. Prerequisite: Any 3M or ENG3U Top of Page   Challenge and Change in Society, HSB4M Grade 12, University/College Preparation This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour and their impact on society. Students will analyze cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those ideas the analysis of contemporary trends. Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in social sciences and humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies Top of Page   Communications Technology, TGJ3M Grade 11, College University/Preparation This course will explore some of the software and technologies that are used in today’s communications technology industry (Web Design, Graphic Design, Photography, and Video Production). Students will learn how to create graphics, animations and website designs using current industry standard programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator. Students will acquire both technical and design skills, as well as gain an understanding of how they can use their newly learned skills outside of the Communication Technology classroom. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Drama Children’s Theatre, ADP3M/4M Grade 11/12, College University/Preparation Students will analyse Children’s literature through the elements of a story. This process will lead into developing and adapting the children’s book into a children’s show. Building upon cooperative skills and creative collaboration, students work within the culture of ‘ensemble’ and experience the creative dynamics of a children’s theatre company. They develop research skills through independent study. Prerequisite: ADA20 Top of Page   Drama Collective Creation, ADP3M/4M Grade 11/12, College University/Preparation Students will analyze monologues, scenes and plays, as well as review elements of performance and improvisation. Through improvisation and writing techniques, they will write monologues and scenes. Building upon cooperative skills and creative collaboration, students work within the culture of ‘ensemble’ to create a site-specific collective creation. Prerequisite: ADA20 Top of Page   Drama Improvisation Comedy, ADF3M/ADF4M Grade 11/12, College University/Preparation Students will analyze Canadian, British and American sketch and improvisational comedy, as well as review elements of performance. Through improvisation, they will write songs, monologues and scenes. Building upon cooperative skills and creative collaboration, students work within the culture of ‘ensemble’ to create a culminating Second City style show. Prerequisite: ADA20 Top of Page   Drama Musical Production, ADD3/4M Grade 11/12, College University/Preparation This course is designed to give the student a “professional theatre world” experience. Students will learn all aspects of what it takes to put on a show: drama, dance and music. Students will focus on a Broadway Musical Theatre style of dance. Student learning will include identifying and using the principles of space, time and movement in creating production numbers that will be performed for a live audience at the end of the quad. Students will learn music theory and bel canto singing technique to allow them to react quickly to changes and cues during the rehearsal and performance stages. Prerequisite: ADA20 Top of Page   English, ENG3C Grade 11, College Preparation This course emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic life. Students will study the content, form, and style of a variety of informational and graphic texts, as well as literary texts from Canada and other countries, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms for practical and academic purposes. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity. The course is intended to prepare students for the compulsory Grade 12 English College. Prerequisite: ENG2P or ENG2D Top of Page   Entrepreneurship: The Venture, BDI3C Grade 11, College Preparation This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures that enable them to achieve their goals. Students will create a venture plan for a school-based or student-run business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs. Prerequisite: none Top of Page Environment and Resource Management, CGR4M Grade 12, College/University Preparation Geography is an integrative subject that brings a variety of perspectives, both social and physical, to the study of people, places, and environments around the world. Understanding the processes that shape the earth and knowing how life-forms interact with the environment allows students to view events from an ecological perspective. The Environment and Resource Management course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the effects of human activities on them. Students will study the principles of sustainability and resource management and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between the environment, society, and the economy. Prerequisite: ENG3C or ENG3U Top of Page   Environment Science, SNV3E Essential This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science. Students will explore a range of topics, including the impact of human activities on the environment; human health and the environment; energy conservation; resource science and management; and safety and environmental responsibility in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on relevant, practical applications and current topics in environmental science. Prerequisite: SNC1L, SNC2L, SNC1P Top of Page   Foundations for College Mathematics, MBF3C Grade 11, College This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analyzing and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. For students in the Ed-Vance program, this course is recommended for those who enjoy the challenges associated with learning a difficult subject and where the course is a requirement for a college or university program, or future high school math course (Foundations for College Mathematics, MAP 4C). This credit cannot be substituted for the MCF 3M course to enrol in the 12U Data Management course. Students may find this course helpful as a bridging course to the MCF 3M math course should they deem it necessary to take for future academic purposes. Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic, or Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied Top of Page   Foundations of Mathematics, MFM1P Grade 9, Applied This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a linear relation. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. For students in the Ed-Vance program, this course is recommended for those who enjoy the challenges associated with learning a difficult subject and where the course is a requirement a future high school math course (Foundations of Mathematics, MFM 2P). This credit cannot be substituted for the MPM 1D course to enrol in the MPM 2D, academic grade 10 math course. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Foundations of Mathematics, MFM2P Grade 10, Applied This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems, using real-life examples; and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. For students in the Ed-Vance program, this course is recommended for those who enjoy the challenges associated with learning a difficult subject and where the course is a requirement for a future high school math course (MBF 3C or MCF 3M). This credit cannot be substituted for the MPM 2D course to enroll in the 3U Functions course. Prerequisite: MFM1P Top of Page   Hospitality and Tourism, TFJ2O Open This course is a practical, hands-on course that will require excellent attendance in order to achieve success. This course will provide a foundation in culinary basics through cooking in the foods lab and through understanding of culinary theory. Students will look at Tourism in Ontario, Canada and the world as well as examining current issues in the hospitality and tourism sector. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Illustration, AWK2O/3O Grade 10/11, Open This is a grade 10 and 11 split class. In this course we explore traditional drawing techniques, which will include form, gestural, contour and shading. Students will create a self portrait. Building on these themes students will eventually have the opportunity to create their own original cartoon characters, storybook and comic book/graphic novel concepts. We will also look at the basic ideas behind the animation process. The history of illustration, as well as current illustration positions in books, advertising, design, fashion and film are explored. This course examines a variety of mediums and processes from pencil, charcoal, pastel, conte, pencil crayon, printmaking to the water based paint mediums watercolour and gouache. The digital design techniques of Photoshop will also be explored. Prerequisite: AVI1O or AVI2O Top of Page   Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society, HHS4M Grade 12, University/College Preparation This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent–child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families, and the investigative skills required to conduct and evaluate research about individuals and families. Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Social Sciences and Humanities, English, or Canadian and World Studies. Top of Page   Information and Communication Technology in Business, BTT1O, BTT2O Grade 9 or 10, Open This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Introduction to Business, BBI1O, BBI2O Grade 9 or 10, Open This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Managing Personal and Family Resources, HIR3C Grade 11, College This course explores how to use human, material, and community resources effectively, and how to make informed choices with respect to clothing purchases, finance, food and nutrition, housing, and transportation. Students will learn about the dynamics of human interactions; how to make responsible choices in their transition to postsecondary education and careers; and strategies to enable them to manage time, talent, and money effectively. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating resource management. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Marketing: Goods, Services, and Events, BMI3C Grade 11, College Preparation This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Mathematics, MAP4C Grade 12, College Preparation This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. Students will analyse data using statistical methods; solve problems involving applications of geometry and trigonometry; simplify expressions; and solve equations. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for college programs in areas such as business, health sciences, and human services, and for certain skilled trades. General Arts and Science, Business, Human Resources, some Technician and Health Science Programs; some apprenticeship programs. Prerequisite: MBF3C Top of Page   Mathematics for Everyday Life, MEL3E Grade 11, Essential This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. For students in the Ed-Vance program, this course is recommended for those students who have been away from a math class for an extended period of time. Students may use this course as a refresher before enrolling in an applied level or college level math course at CALC in the Ed-Vance program that will also count towards their overall credit accumulation. Prerequisite: MFM1P, MPM1D, MAT1L Top of Page   Mathematics for Everyday Life, MEL4E Grade 12, Open This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs and renovation budgets and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. For students in the Ed-Vance program, this course is recommended for those students who have been away from a math class for an extended period of time. Students may use this course as a refresher before enrolling in an applied level or college level math course at CALC in the Ed-Vance program that will also count towards their overall credit accumulation. Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics (MFM 1P), Principles of Mathematics (MPM 1D), Workplace Mathematics, (MAT 2L) Top of Page   Mixed Communications Technology, TGJ3O/3M Grade 11, Open, College/University Preparation This course will explore some of the software and technologies that are used in today’s communications technology industry (Web Design, Graphic Design, Photography, and Video Production). Students will learn how to create graphics, animations and website designs using current industry standard programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator. Students will acquire both technical and design skills, as well as gain an understanding of how they can use their newly learned skills outside of the Communication Technology classroom. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Painting & Drawing, AWM3M/4M Grade 11/12, College/University Preparation This senior course assumes that the student enjoys art, has a passion for it even and likes to think about connections to the world outside of the classroom. The art in this course uses a wide range of materials including pencils, conte, collage, paint, material, computer graphics, photography and all the assignments involve a process where the student has options to explore themselves, their city, their culture and beyond. As an example, instead of writing an essay about global warming, students explore a piece of music about it, and visually interpret the song onto canvas. Explorations of expressive portraiture, including a multi-media self-portrait with 3D elements is an example of work produced in the first drawing unit. A daily visual journal encourages attendance, focuses on ideas and/or themes that are current. The journal is assessed continually and evaluated and midterm and final. The culminating assignment focuses on “artist as social critic” whereby the students explore concepts of justice and research various injustices to express visually. These ideas are worked-out in their journals, a running dialogue of how they arrived at their final work of art. Prerequisite: for AWM3M/3O is AVI1O or AVI2O, and the prerequisite for AWM4M is AWM3M Top of Page   Photography, AWQ3O Grade 11, Open This photography class focuses on three areas: the camera, taking photographs and digital manipulation of student work. Students will have access to Canon digital cameras at the start of the Quad, but may use their own cameras (subject to teacher approval) for assignments in the second half. The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are learned in the beginning of the Quad through review and an assignment; students are expected to apply these skills throughout their work for the duration of the Quad. Assignments will include: Art History Research with presentations, Black and White Abstraction, Narrative Creation, Portraiture and Self-Portraiture. Students’ participation in class, their assignments and their knowledge and understanding of how equipment and software programs work will be evaluated throughout the quad with each assignment. A culminating assignment will require students to create a new work of art based on a current social issue, while integrating colours, textures and images from previously taken photographs during the quad, thus ensuring each student has created a body of artwork representative of the course and in turn themselves. Prerequisite: AVI1O1 or AVI2O1 Top of Page   Photography, AWQ4M Grade 12, College/University Preparation This photography class assumes the students have a solid foundation in digital photography, photographic manipulation, some photographic art history references and have taken the grade 11 digital photography course at CALC EdVance. Building on previously learned concepts and skills students will push they boundaries of contemporary conceptual art while at the same time learning new skills with the various software and hardware available to us. The use of a tripod to improve ones composition, an introduction to moving images in Photoshop and an application of their skills through assignments that mimic the demands from real world situations will be explored. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism to better understand their work and that of others. The course will also include written components where students theorize about the role of photography and the impact it has had on various components of culture and society. Part of this courses culminating mark will be a digital photo journal that students will publish online. Students will be responsible for producing hundreds of photographs throughout the quad and on a weekly basis assemble a visual journal of their explorations in photography. A culminating assignment will include a digitally altered photography that the student has taken along with an artist statement. Prerequisite: AWQ3O1 or AWQ3M1 Top of Page   Physical Education, PAL3/4O Grade 10/11, Open This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation through a variety of large group physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of conflict resolution, reproductive health, mental health, stress management and group dynamics. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Physical Education, PPL3/4O Grade 10/11, Open This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practise goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Psychology through Film, IDC30 Grade 11, Open Using film as the basis, this course looks at how psychology influences the daily lives of all individuals. We see how characters interact with each other and with their environment on screen and relate this to psychology. Students will be able to understand and analyze a variety of psychological behavior by the end of the course. As we watch the films, we explore different psychological theories and terms that occur in the characters lives. We will look mental illness, happiness and positive psychology. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Science, SNC2P Grade 10, Applied This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and to apply their knowledge of science in real-world situations. Students are given opportunities to develop further practical skills in scientific investigation. Students will plan and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to human cells and body systems; chemical reactions; factors affecting climate change; and the interaction of light and matte, reflection and refraction of light, images in mirrors and lenses. Prerequisite: SNC1P Top of Page   Visual Art, AVI1O/2O Grade 9/10, Open This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a wide range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods, including prehistoric and ancient art and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   Visual Art, AVI1O/2O Grade 9/10, Open This course focuses primarily on skill building, colour theory, drawing, painting, and printmaking. Here students can learn about different types of media (paint, conte, collage etc) and apply their understanding of the principles of art and design to 2D projects. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods, including prehistoric and ancient art and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures. The Daily Visual Journal is in place to encourage attendance, to assess student progress, and help refine skills. Still life, free-style drawing and current topics of interest will be the subject matter for the journals. They will be evaluated at the end of the quad as part of their culminating mark. There is a Culminating assignment, usually a painting in combination with an essay/artist statement due at end of course. Prerequisite: none Top of Page   World Religions, HRT3M Grade 11, College/University Preparation This course enables students to discover what others believe and how they live, and to appreciate their own unique heritage. Students will learn about the teachings and traditions of a variety of religions, the connections between religion and the development of civilizations, the place and function of religion in human experience, and the influence of a broad range of religions on contemporary society. This course also introduces students to skills used in researching and investigating world religions. Prerequisite: none Top of Page Home Programs Registration Student Centre Library