Page 10 - The Ontario Curriculum Grades 10 to 12 Computer Studies - Revised (2008)

and as part of a team and using industry-standard programming tools and the software development life-cycle model; and investigate various computer science–related topics, such as cryptography and artificial intelligence.
The computer studies program is designed to enable students to select courses that relate to their interests and that will prepare them for further study or work in the field of their choosing. Computer studies courses are well suited for inclusion in programs that lead to a diploma with a Specialist High Skills Major designation. Whether students eventually work in the computer field or simply use computers, the computer studies program will provide them with a foundation for making informed decisions about their future plans.
courses in computer Studies, Grades 10–12
Grade
course name
course type
course code
Prerequisite
10
Introduction to Computer Studies
Open
ICS2O
None
11
Introduction to Computer Science
University
ICS3U
None
11
Introduction to Computer Programming
College
ICS3C
None
12
Computer Science
University
ICS4U
Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science, University
12
Computer Programming
College
ICS4C
Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Programming, College
Note: Each of the courses listed above is worth one credit.
Prerequisite chart for computer Studies, Grades 10–12
This chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisites for them.
Introduction to Computer Science
ICS3U
Grade 11, University
Computer Science ICS4U
Grade 12, University
Introduction to Computer Studies
ICS2O
Grade 10, Open
Introduction to Computer Programming
ICS3C
Grade 11, College
Computer Programming ICS4C
Grade 12, College
thE ontario curriculum, GradES 10 –12 | Computer Studies
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