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

Page 20 text:

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. Micro¬ biology. Survey of the animal kingdom. Biology and the human body; health and disease. Heredity and variation. Human behavior. Conservation. (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: Lessen- berry 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 stand¬ ards. This means considerable increase in speed without any loss in accuracy. Textbook: Same as above. (5 credits) Bookkeeping 20. Bookkeeping is offered to students on the grade XI or higher level. No pre¬ vious knowledge in bookkeeping is required, although this may be desirable. The course is designed primarily for students wishing to specialize in com¬ mercial work, but it is not restricted to this type of student. Emphasis is laid on the fundamental principles of accounting and their application to busi¬ ness problems and procedures. (5 credits) Health and Physical Education Health and Personal Developmen t 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 stu¬ dent 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. Textbook: Crisp: Health For You. (4 credits) Physical Education 10 and 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 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) 18

Page 19 text:

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. Indices 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. Arithmetic and geometric progressions. Permutations and combinations. The binomial theorem. (5 credits) 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 Common Metals, Structural Materials, Chemical Formulae, Equations and Reactions, 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 neutrons. 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 con¬ siderable amount of practical work is required of the student, including 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) 17

Page 21 text:

Summary of Course Offerings The Ministerial Curriculum Cr. Grade X 4 Religion 10 5 Eng. Lang. 10 3 Eng. Lit. 10 5 Social Studies 10 5 Mathematics 10 5 Science 10 4 Health P.D. 10 4 Phys. Educ. 10 Optional (one only): 5 Typing 10 4 Music 10 Cr. Grade XI 4 Religion 20 5 Eng. Lang. 20 3 Eng. Lit. 20 5 Social Studies 20 5 Mathematics 20 5 Science 20 5 German 20 5 Latin 20 Cr. Grade XII 4 Religion 30 5 English 30 5 Social Studies 30 5 German 30 5 Latin 30 At least one of these: 5 Mathematics 30 5 Sci. 30 (Chem.) 5 Sci. 31 (Physics) Optional 5 Typing 10 or 20 5 Bookkeeping 20 4 Music 10 The Teacher Training Curriculum Cr. Grade X 4 Religion 10 5 Eng. Lang. 10 3 Eng. Lit. 10 5 Social Studies 10 5 Mathematics 10 5 Science 10 4 Health P.D. 10 4 Phys. Educ. 10 Choice of these: 5 Typing 10 4 Music 10 Cr. Grade XI 4 Religion 20 5 Eng. Lang. 20 3 Eng. Lit. 20 5 Social Studies 20 5 Mathematics 20 .5 Science 20 5 Lat. 20 or Germ. 20 Choice of these: 5 Lat. 20 or Germ. 20 5 Typing 10 or 20 5 Bookkeeping 20 4 Phys. Educ. 20 4 Music 10 Cr. Grade XII 4 Religion 30 5 English 30 5 Social Studies 30 At least four of these: 5 Mathematics 30 5 Sci. 30 (Chem.) 5 Sci. 31 (Physics) 5 Sci. 32 (Biology) 5 Latin 30 5 German 30 Electives to complete 100 required credits. Cr. Grade X Religion 10 Eng. Lang. 10 4 5 3 Eng. Lit. 10 5 5 5 4 4 Social Studies 10 Mathematics 10 Science 10 Health P.D. Phys. Educ. 10 Choice of these: 5 Typewriting 4 Music 10 10 10 Cr. Grade XI Religion 20 Eng. Lang. 20 University Matriculation Curriculum This course prepares for the Faculties of Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, and for the Bachelor of Science course in Nursing. Cr. Grade XII 4 Religion 30 5 English 30 5 Social Studies 30 5 Mathematics 30 5 Sci. 30 (Chem.) 5 Sci. 31 (Physics) 5 Lat. 30 or Germ. 30 NOTE: For Arts and Science, Biology may be chosen in place of either Chem. or Physics. For the degree course in Nursing, Biology may be chosen in place of Physics. 4 5 3 Eng. Lit. 20 5 Social Studies 20 5 Mathematics 20 5 Science 20 5 Lat. 20 or Germ. 20 Choice of these: 5 Lat. 20 or Germ. 20 5 Typing 10 or 20 5 Bookkeeping 20 4 Phys. Educ. 20 4 Music 10 19