Concordia College - Corona Borealis Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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Science Science 10. This course deals with the elements of Physics and Chemistry, treating such topics as: Science and Human Achievement, Atoms and Molecules, Air, Water, the Earth, Weather, Heat, Fire and Fuels, and Engines. (5 credits.) Science 20. This course continues the study of the elements of Physics and Chemistry, treating such topics as: Electricity, Light, Sound, Communication, the Com¬ mon Metals, Structural Materials, Chemical Formulae, Equations and Re¬ actions, Ions, Chemistry in Industry, and the Universe. (5 credits.) Science 30. (Chemistry for Grade XII students): The shorthand of Chemistry: formulas and equations. The mathematics of Chemistry. Electrons, protons, and neu¬ trons. The halogen family. Acids and bases. Ionization. Metals and their chemical activity. Aluminum, iron, and copper. Petroleum and other hydro¬ carbons. Some common organic compounds. Foods, vitamins, and hormones. A considerable amount of practical work is required of the student, includ¬ ing some elementary analysis for selected anions and cations. (5 credits.) Science 3 I. (Physics for Grade XII students): Force and motion. Work, power, energy. Machines. Heat. Magnetism and static electricity. Current electricity. Radio and radiations. The automobile and the airplane. Laboratory work. (5 credits.) Science 32. (Biology for Grade XII students): Interrelationships of living things. The study of life: cell structure, tissue, organs, systems; life processes. Structure of plants, plant functions, reproduction of plants; importance of plants. Microbiology. Survey of the animal kingdom. Biology and the human body; health and disease. Heredity and variation. Human behavior. Conserva¬ tion. (5 credits.) Commercial Typewriting 10. The primary objective is to develop proper techniques of typewriting so that the student may use the typewriter as a writing tool. Textbook: Lessenberry and Crawford, 5th edition, 20th Century Typewriting. (5 credits.) Typewriting 20. Prerequisite: Typewriting 10. The course is essentially for vocational training and the student should be able to attain the skills required to meet standards of employment. It requires that the student be able to produce a quantity of mailable copies within a reasonable time as determined by office stan¬ dards. This means considerable increase in speed without any loss in ac¬ curacy. Textbook: Same as above. (5 credits.) 17

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Social Studies Social Studies 10. The course is a study which is concerned with the determination of human conduct. The course follows the Provincial Curriculum Guide. The study covers such fields as man ' s conquest for food (economics); official govern¬ ment control (political science); man ' s relationship to his environment (geography); and man ' s record of success and failure (history). All topics are related to contemporary events. The history aspect of the study covers the period of Ancient and Medieval times. Textbook: Roger and Adams: Ancient and Medieval World. (5 credits.) Social Studies 20. This course is intended to be a study of the modern background of Canadian civilization. It includes the following six unit-topics or themes: the expansion of habitable and productive areas since the beginning of the modern age; the effect of science on our economic life; the rise of nationalism and the expansion of European empires; the development of parliamentary govern¬ ment in Britain and Canada; a comparison with the constitution of the United States of America; social enlightenment and reform; the background of Canadian culture and religious development. (5 credits.) Social Studies 30. This course deals almost entirely with contemporary problems, national, im¬ perial, and international, it comprises, besides discussion of current events, the following four units: international relationships; historical developments since 1920; the second World War and the establishment of a permanent organization to maintain peace; and Canada in the post-war world. (5 credits.) Mathematics Mathematics 10. A first year course in high school mathematics, integrating algebra and geometry, with special emphasis on the latter. The course deals with such topics as: Equations, formulas, and graphs. Special products and factors. Angles and plane figures. Formal proof. Ratio and proportion. Area and volume. Special trigonometric ratios. (5 credits.) Mathematics 20. A second year course in high school mathematics with special emphasis on algebra. The major topics are: Review of basic skills. Graphs. Ratio, pro¬ portion, and variation. Factoring. Fractions and fractional equations. In¬ dices and roots. Rational and irrational numbers. Quadratic equations. (5 credits.) Mathematics 30. Advanced algebra and elementary trigonometry for grade XII students The main topics are: Logarithms. Trigonometric functions. Solution of the right triangle. Algebraic and graphical treatment of linear, quadratic, and cubic functions and equations. Systems of equations and their solution. Arith¬ metic and geometric progressions. Permutations and combinations. The binomial theorem. (5 credits.) 16

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Bookkeeping 20. Bookkeeping is offered to students on the grade XI or higher level. No previous knowledge in bookkeeping is required, though this may be desir¬ able. The course is designed primarily for students wishing to specialize in commercial work, but it is not restricted to this type of student. Emphasis is laid on the fundamental principles of accounting and their application to business problems and procedures. (5 credits.) Health and Physical Education Health and Personal Development 10. This course attempts to develop in one program the principles of health edu¬ cation and the various aspects of group guidance. The course gives the student information, which he, as an adolescent, needs to have. Health, mental hygiene and adolescent psychology, group relationships, choice of career and achievement in school are topics dealt with in the course. Text¬ book: Crisp: Health For You. (4 credits.) Physical Education 10 20. Equipment required: running shoes, gym shorts, other gym clothing. Instruc¬ tion in both team and individual sports, with stress upon proper form and technique. Course aims at developing sportsmanship and Christian living in play. (4 credits.) Music 10. The course is that prescribed by the Department of Education. Its require¬ ments are chorus singing, with ear-training and sight-singing; elementary theory; and music appreciation. (4 credits.) Curricula The academic work in the high school is that outlined in the official regulations of the Department of Education of Alberta. One hundred credits are required for a High School Diploma. The Department promotes students of Grade X and Grade XI upon the recommendation of our teachers. Students of Grade XII must write the provincial examinations. At least a B standing is necessary for students taking the Ministerial and Pre-Teacher Training courses. All students are required to take the prescribed courses in religion. Concordia offers the general high school course in addition to the following pre-professional programs: 18