Subject
Subject: Science
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
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.
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.
Course Syllabus
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
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43 Lessons
1.1
Vital signs
1.1
Vital signs
1.2
Spirometry
1.2
Spirometry
1.3
Imaging
1.3
Imaging
1.4
Medical devices
1.4
Medical devices
1.5
Blood
1.5
Blood
1.6
Alternative therapies
1.6
Alternative therapies
1.7
Assessment for grading
1.7
Assessment for grading
1.8
Preparing your case studies
1.8
Preparing your case studies
2.1
Microorganisms
2.1
Microorganisms
2.2
Bacteria
2.2
Bacteria
2.3
Immune response
2.3
Immune response
2.4
Bacteria microscope lab
2.4
Bacteria microscope lab
2.5
Viruses and plasmodium
2.5
Viruses and plasmodium
2.6
Treating Disease
2.6
Treating Disease
2.7
Preventing disease
2.7
Preventing disease
2.8
Mouthwash lab
2.8
Mouthwash lab
2.9
NGOs
2.9
NGOs
2.10
Assessment for grading
2.10
Assessment for grading
2.11
Preparing your case studies
2.11
Preparing your case studies
3.1
Digestive system
3.1
Digestive system
3.2
Macromolecules and micronutrients
3.2
Macromolecules and micronutrients
3.3
Enzymes
3.3
Enzymes
3.4
Titration
3.4
Titration
3.5
Emulsification
3.5
Emulsification
3.6
Energy content in food
3.6
Energy content in food
3.7
Food additives
3.7
Food additives
3.8
Nutritional Labels
3.8
Nutritional Labels
3.9
Fad diets
3.9
Fad diets
3.10
Assessment for grading
3.10
Assessment for grading
3.11
Preparing your case studies
3.11
Preparing your case studies
4.1
SARS case study
4.1
SARS case study
4.2
Public health in Canada
4.2
Public health in Canada
4.3
Researching public health
4.3
Researching public health
4.4
Assessing public health
4.4
Assessing public health
4.5
Pandemics
4.5
Pandemics
4.6
Assessment for grading
4.6
Assessment for grading
4.7
Assessment for feedback
4.7
Assessment for feedback
5.1
DNA, RNA and proteins
5.1
DNA, RNA and proteins
5.2
Early biotechnology
5.2
Early biotechnology
5.3
Modern biotechnology
5.3
Modern biotechnology
5.4
Ethics in biotechnology
5.4
Ethics in biotechnology
5.5
Assessment for grading
5.5
Assessment for grading
5.6
Culminating Task
5.6
Culminating Task