NBCDES Courses
| Course | Marker | Version | Description |
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| Communications 12 | |||
| English 12 | |||
| English 12 Online | |||
| English Literature 12 | 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. | ||
| Personal Futures 12 | |||
| Mathematics 12 | 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. | ||
| Physical Education 12 | 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. | ||
| Physical Education 12: Team Sports | |||
| Agriculture 12 | |||
| Biology 12 | 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. | ||
| Chemistry 12 | 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. | ||
| Physics 12 | |||
| BC First Nations 12 | 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. |
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| Comparative Civilizations 12 | 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. |
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| Geography 12 | |||
| History 12 | 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. |
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| Law 12 | 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. | ||
| Journalism 12 | |||
| Drama: Film and TV 12 | |||
| Guitar 12 | |||
| Theatre Performance 12: Directing and Script | |||
| Writing 12 | 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. | ||
| Accounting 12 | |||
| Accounting 12 Online | |||
| BA Industrial Employment Preparation 12 | |||
| BA Musical Theatre 12 | |||
| BAGC Calving and Herding 12 | |||
| BAGC Cattle Care and Production 12 | |||
| BAGC Cattle Support System 12 | |||
| BAGC Field Crop Land Production | |||
| BAGC Field Crap Harvesting 12 | |||
| BAGC Field Crop Land Preparation 12 | |||
| Career Prep Industrial Employment Education 12 | |||
| Carpentry and Joinery 12: CNC Wood Process | |||
| Carpentry and Joinery 12: Residential Construction | |||
| Carpentry and Joinery 12: Cabinet Construction | |||
| Carpentry and Joinery 12 | |||
| CP Cooperative Education 12 | |||
| CP In Broadcasting 12 | |||
| CP Welding 12A | |||
| CP Welding 12B | |||
| CP Welding 12C | |||
| Economics 12 | |||
| Family Studies 12 | This course expands on many topics introduced in Family Studies 11. Marriage, parenting, and the cycle of life are emphasized. | ||
| Financial Accounting 12 | |||
| Northern Lights College 12A | |||
| Northern Lights College 12B | |||
| Northern Lights College 12C | |||
| Northern Lights College 12D | |||
| Northern Lights College 12E | |||
| Northern Lights College 12F | |||
| Northern Lights College 12G | |||
| Northern Lights College 12H | |||
| Residential Construction 12A | |||
| Residential Construction 12B | |||
| Residential Construction 12C | |||
| Secondary School Apprenticeship 12A | |||
| Secondary School Apprenticeship 12B | |||
| Trinity Western College Course 12A | |||
| Trinity Western College Course 12B | |||
| Work Experience 12 | |||
| Work Experience 12A | |||
| French 12 | |||
| German 12 | |||
| Spanish 12 |
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