Course name: Science Course code: (SNC4M)

Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science
Course description: Increase your understanding of science, social and environmental issues in health-related fields. Explore medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutrition, public health issues, and biotechnology. Preview Course
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CAD $500.00
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Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: Science, Grade 10, Academic, or any Grade 11 university, university/college, or college preparation course in science
Course description: Increase your understanding of science, social and environmental issues in health-related fields. Explore medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutrition, public health issues, and biotechnology. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course enables you, including those of you pursuing postsecondary programs outside the sciences, to increase your understanding of science and contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields. You will explore a variety of medical technologies, pathogens and disease, nutritional science, public health issues, and biotechnology. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study and helps refine students’ scientific investigation skills.

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Course Syllabus

1.1   Vital signs

1.2   Spirometry

1.3   Imaging

1.4   Medical devices

1.5   Blood

1.6   Alternative therapies

1.7   Assessment for grading

1.8   Preparing your case studies

2.1   Microorganisms

2.2   Bacteria

2.3   Immune response

2.4   Bacteria microscope lab

2.5   Viruses and plasmodium

2.6   Treating Disease

2.7   Preventing disease

2.8   Mouthwash lab

2.9   NGOs

2.10   Assessment for grading

2.11   Preparing your case studies

3.1   Digestive system

3.2   Macromolecules and micronutrients

3.3   Enzymes

3.4   Titration

3.5   Emulsification

3.6   Energy content in food

3.7   Food additives

3.8   Nutritional Labels

3.9   Fad diets

3.10   Assessment for grading

3.11   Preparing your case studies

4.1   SARS case study

4.2   Public health in Canada

4.3   Researching public health

4.4   Assessing public health

4.5   Pandemics

4.6   Assessment for grading

4.7   Assessment for feedback

5.1   DNA, RNA and proteins

5.2   Early biotechnology

5.3   Modern biotechnology

5.4   Ethics in biotechnology

5.5   Assessment for grading

5.6   Culminating Task



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