NBCDES Courses
| Course | Marker | Version | Description | Paper/Test Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications 12 | Dave Constable dconstable@learn60.ca |
2.1 | The focus of Communications 12 is to help students become more proficient in communication skills typically used in school, the workplace, and everyday life. Students explore topics on media literacy, the writing process, workplace communications, and the appreciation of literature. Practical skills are emphasized to help students improve their reading and writing skills, design and present information, create professional workplace communications, navigate the Internet efficiently and effectively, and become more informed media and technology consumers. | 60/40 + Provincial Exam |
| English 12 | Dave Constable dconstable@learn60.ca |
6.5 | This course makes use of innovative multimedia elements that make the learning enjoyable as well as effective. It literally talks to the student; it recites Shakespeare, poetry, and other works of literature to create an entertaining environment that draws them in as it teaches. Also included are interactive quizzes, exercises, and activities that offer immediate feedback. Many modules include multimedia interpretations of the prose that use imagery, animation, and visual effects to assist in understanding the writer’s message. |
70/30 + Provincial Exam |
| English 12 Online | Amanda Hadland ahadland@learn60.ca |
5.2E | This course makes use of innovative multimedia elements that make the learning enjoyable as well as effective. It literally talks to the student; it recites Shakespeare, poetry, and other works of literature to create an entertaining environment that draws them in as it teaches. Also included are interactive quizzes, exercises, and activities that offer immediate feedback. Many modules include multimedia interpretations of the prose that use imagery, animation, and visual effects to assist in understanding the writer’s message. |
70/30 + Provincial Exam |
| English Literature 12 | Dave Constable dconstable@learn60.ca |
4.1 | This is a senior elective course which surveys the literature of the English language, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Twentieth Century. This historical survey is especially important for students who intend to study English literature in post-secondary institutions. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| Personal Futures 12 | Erin Langer elanger@learn60.ca |
This course prepares students to make healthy, successful and rewarding transitions to post-secondary work, education or training. Students examine themselves, their skills, aptitudes, interests and lifestyles and place that personal inventory in the context of the modern workplace, developing a personal action and growth plan to support their personal and career decisions. | 100% papers | |
| Mathematics 12 | David Batterham dbatterham@learn60.ca |
06 | This is an academic mathematics course leading to post-secondary programs, particularly in science, computer science, and engineering. Its focus is on mathematical problem solving using a variety of skills learned in this and in prior academic mathematics courses. Another aim is to prepare students to write the Grade 12 Provincial Examination. There is a supplementary exam preparation package available. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| Physical Education 12 | Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
1.1 | The aim of physical education is to enable all students to enhance their quality of life through active living. In these courses, students will participate in continuous physical activity (minimum of 80 hour), become knowledgeable about sports etiquette and fair play, prevention and treatment of injuries, and complete personal skills analysis. | 15/15/70 Project |
| Physical Education 12: Team Sports | Wendy Blackmon wblackmon@learn60.ca |
This course is aimed at athletes involved in competition in either an individual or team sport at a high level. The focus of this course is to make athletes more aware of the factors that go into improving their performance. | 100% papers | |
| Biology 12 | Christine Todd ctodd@learn60.ca |
05 | Biology 12 focuses on human biology, allowing students to develop an interest in, and understanding of, science by looking at themselves and seeing how diverse body systems are integrated to preserve and sustain life. To prepare students for exploring human biological functions, the first two modules introduce the biology of basic life forms. Cell structure and function get students thinking about how their bodies are formed, on a molecular level. | 60/40 + Provincial Exam |
| Chemistry 12 | David Batterham dbatterham@learn60.ca |
3.3 | Chemistry 12 is designed mainly for students who might study science, engineering, medicine, or technology at the post-secondary level. There is a supplementary exam preparation package available. | 30/70 + Provincial Exam |
| Physics 12 | David Batterham dbatterham@learn60.ca |
3.3 | Physics 12 is a lab-oriented course. It expands on Physics 11 by extending the study of motion to 2-dimensions. This includes the study of motion, forces, momentum, energy. It also deals with unique cases such as equilibrium, circular motion as they apply to the motion of the planets(gravitation). The course also has a significant section on the physics of electricty including electric force and electric field, electric potential energy, and electric potential. This includes being able to apply this knowledge to electric circuits, motors, and generators. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| BC First Nations 12 | Kelty Silliker ksilliker@learn60.ca |
01 | Designed to enhance students’ appreciation of the diversity of First Nations perspectives in the province, B.C. First Nations Studies 12 explores First Nations individuals and cultures in contemporary and historical contexts. Available in both online and print-based formats, the course has four instructional modules, for use in conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s B.C. First Nations Studies textbook. The course is aligned with the learning outcomes included in the 2006 BC First Nations Studies Integrated Resource Package, and also addresses the most recent provincial exam specifications. | 60/40 + Provincial Exam |
| Comparative Civilizations 12 | Contact an advisor for more info | 01E | In this course you embark on a journey of discovery about World History, through a Comparative Civilizations Perspective. The history of civilization is really many stories. You will hear tales about very great and significant events, as well as stories about the extraordinary cruelties throughout history. You will be viewing and listening to narratives that begin with contemporary times, and go back to trace how civilization evolved, from the ancient Paleolithic Cultures of the Old Stone Age, through the present. | |
| Geography 12 | Trent Coombs tcoombs@learn60.ca |
03 | Geography 12 focuses on the impact of geography on social systems. This include the interrelationship of people, places, and resources: human and physical systems; resource management and resource sustainability. Student will look at local, regional, and global perspectives of environmental issues. The course is organized around themes location, place, human and physical interactions, movement, and regions and how the systems of Earth such as weather, climate, and tectonic processes effect the world we live in. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| History 12 | Trent Coombs tcoombs@learn60.ca |
04 | This revised course provides an introduction to the history of the twentieth century, beginning with the treaties that ended World War I and ending with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. While studying these events, students learn skills necessary to interpret historical events, including: how to ensure historical information is accurate and relevant; how to develop historical empathy; and how to present clear, logical arguments based on a knowledge of the events. The course consists of four modules with a consumable workbook and a test for each module. There is also a Provincial Exam Preparation package which includes exam writing tips, a glossary, and a simulated provincial exam for practice. This may be used as students work through the modules or after they have completed the course. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| Law 12 | Carolyn Gray cgray@learn60.ca |
06 | Law 12 fosters skills and attitudes that enhance students’ abilities to address legal, social, and ethical issues, and reflect critically on the role of law in society. The study of law also promotes skills and abilities needed to clearly express ideas, argue effectively and logically, and accurately interpret the written word. This course is also designed to help students learn about their legal rights and responsibilities. | 40/60 |
| Journalism 12 | Amanda Hadland ahadland@learn60.ca |
2.1 | Journalism 12 is a yearlong newspaper reporting course available to students in grades 11 and 12. Students are responsible for producing stories and photographs for the school newspaper. Students will learn the major newspaper story forms including news, sports, features, editorial and opinion. They will compose news and feature photos, and conduct public opinion polls. Students will strive to produce a newspaper meeting professional standards and following Canadian Press style. They will prepare questions, conduct interviews, carry out online and other forms of background research and be responsible for one or more beats (regular coverage areas) in the school. Students will also study the techniques used to present news and in so doing, become informed consumers of media. | 100% papers |
| Drama: Film and TV 12 | Dave Constable dconstable@learn60.ca |
2.1 | Drama: Film and Television 12 (History of Film) has been developed to provide Grade 12 students in BC with a broad understanding of key films in the history of motion pictures, the concepts and techniques central to this history, and opportunities for practical production experience. The course begins with the early development of motion pictures at the turn of the century and leads learners towards an understanding of contemporary cinema, including blockbuster movies. Completion of Drama: Film and Television 12 (History of Film) satisfies the graduation requirements for Fine Arts/Applied Skills in Foundation Studies. | 100% papers |
| Guitar 12 Online | MEI | 01E | These programs start at any grade at any time. Starting with classroom 1 will provide the most complete Guitar performance technique. Students have access to teacher support at any time via email. There are two exams. Both have an online portion and a written portion. The performance part of the exam can be accomplished over the phone or through any recording device and then sent by either email or mail. |
33.3/66.7 |
| Writing 12 | Dave Constable dconstable@learn60.ca |
02 | The development of the course takes into account individual needs and student interests. There are no tests. Standing will be granted on the basis of the quality of work during the course. The difficulty presented by a senior creative writing course requires the student to have strong English skills. Therefore, it is recommended that students should have at least a C+ grading in an English course at the Grade 11 level. Students should also be aware it will take approximately 100–120 hours to complete Writing 12, as it is a full-year course. | 100% papers |
| Accounting 12 | Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
03 | Accounting 12 will prepare students to work in businesses or operate their own enterprise. Since the World Wide Web is an incredible resource for gathering information on business topics, students will use the Internet for some tasks. Accounting 12 is sequential to and builds on Accounting 11. The learning outcomes are derived from the provincial curriculum. | 40/60 |
| Accounting 12 Online | Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
03E | Accounting 12 will prepare students to work in businesses or operate their own enterprise. Since the World Wide Web is an incredible resource for gathering information on business topics, students will use the Internet for some tasks. Accounting 12 is sequential to and builds on Accounting 11. The learning outcomes are derived from the provincial curriculum. | 40/60 |
| Economics 12 | Carolyn Gray cgray@k12connect.ca |
02 | Economics 12 provides students with opportunities to analyse the effects of economic activity on their society, the nation, and the global community. By studying this discipline students become economically literate citizens who can understand and use economic terms and concepts correctly; understand the exchange of goods and services; understand the assumptions, theory, and practice of the economic system in which they live; understand the roles of property, capital, labour, entrepreneurship, and organization in the economic system and how government activities affect these elements; increase their awareness of local and global economic trends; and apply their economic understanding in their personal financial decision making. | 40/60 |
| Family Studies 12 | Patricia McClelland pmcclelland@k12connect.ca |
02 | This course expands on many topics introduced in Family Studies 11. Marriage, parenting, and the cycle of life are emphasized. | 40/60 |
| Work Experience 12 | Contact an advisor for more info | 01 | ||
| Work Experience 12A | Contact an advisor for more info | 01 | ||
| French 12 | Alli Belhis abelhis@learn60.ca |
5.2 | Students in French 12 are expected to be able to engage in increasingly complex and spontaneous oral interactions and to use their French communication skills and strategies to cope in common situations, as well as in unexpected ones, such as losing passport or helping someone. Students continue to locate information from a variety of sources and to analyse and synthesise the information for presentation in oral and written forms. As students develop increasing facility with oral and written language, they are able to respond to French creative works in a variety of oral and written formats. Further understanding of Francophone culture is promoted through research, analysis and discussion of cultural perspectives, the use of cultural cues in spontaneous situations, and awareness of regional variation in French vocabulary and behaviours. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| German 12 | Katherina Issmer | 04 | Students who take German 12 are expected to use German to interact with a degree of spontaneity as well as to engage in increasingly complex interactions with growing fluency and accuracy. As language skills increase, students obtain information from an increasing variety of sources, use the information to accomplish a range of task and report on their findings. Responses to an ever widening range of creative works are made with increasing facility in oral and written language. German is used to discuss and to write about German cultural and societal issues, showing awareness and sensitivity. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| Spanish 12 | Ashley Beerling abeerling@learn60.ca |
03 | Students who take Spanish 12 are expected to use Spanish to interact with a degree of spontaneity as well as to engage in increasingly complex interactions with growing fluency and accuracy. As language skills increase, students obtain information from an increasing variety of sources, use the information to accomplish a range of task and report on their findings. Responses to an ever widening range of creative works are made with increasing facility in oral and written language. Spanish is used to discuss and to write about Hispanic cultural and societal issues, showing awareness and sensitivity. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
| Career Preparation Courses | Contact an advisor for more info | Many career prep courses are available. Consultation with an advisor will be necessary as co-ordination with District personnel is also required. | ||
| Financial Accounting 12 | Crystal Pobuda cpobuda@learn60.ca |
1.1 | Financial Accounting 12 is designed for students who intend to take further courses in accounting, financial management, business management, or commerce in a college or university, or through enrolment in courses offered by a professional organization such as CGA. Successful completion of Financial Accounting12 will give students a solid grounding in the kinds of analytical, decision-making, and communication skills needed by successful managers in all aspects of business. The course includes the concepts of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and understanding the common principles and documentation used to support them. Financial Accounting 12 also meets the mathematics requirement for those in an adult graduation program. | 40/60 + Provincial Exam |
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