Science
Please find here a handout explaining the difference between Biology and Chemistry expectations,
as well as preferred timeline to take these courses.
Agriculture 110
Agriculture 110 includes the history and evolution of Agriculture in New Brunswick which recognizes Indigenous and settler contributions, everyday impacts on life in New Brunswick, and specific types of Agriculture predominant in New Brunswick. Learners will apply knowledge of plants and animals to local contexts, to introductory plant growing and animal care research skills, this leads to creating quality Agriculture products and/or operations. Learners will apply skills during Agriculture experiences and/or work placements and will have build knowledge in Agricultural careers. Agriculture 110 allows the opportunity for a learner-led personal choice project or development of a business proposal and plan to summarize and demonstrate learning.
Biology 112
Biology 112 emphasizes the nature of life. Lecture and demonstration methods are used together with a laboratory program. Science 9/10 will prepare students for this Biology course. Topics include the cell, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, taxonomy.
There are 2 dissections, a worm and a frog.
Biology 122 - prerequisite: Biology 112
Biology 122 is a challenging one-semester course. Previous Chemistry courses are not required but would provide good preparation for this course. Laboratory and/or demonstration periods are an integral part of this course. Major topics covered are: mitosis, meiosis, DNA replication, protein synthesis, genetics, evolution.
There is 1 dissection, a mink.
Chemistry 112 - prerequisite: Science 10
Chemistry 112 emphasizes learning chemistry through the scientific method. The experiments are designed so that students make observations and draw conclusions which lead directly to important chemical principles. Students will be expected to draw on the knowledge and skills gained in Science 10. Topics include atomic theory, ionic and molecular compounds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solids, as well as aqueous solutions and gases.
Chemistry 122 - prerequisite: Chemistry 112
Chemistry 122 emphasizes learning chemistry using the scientific method. The experiments are designed so that students make observations and draw conclusions, which lead directly to important chemical principles. Topics include calorimetry, Hess’ Law, kinetics, equilibrium, and organic chemistry.
Environmental Geoscience 110
Geoscience, the study of planet Earth, can include geochemistry, geology, geomatics, geophysics, hydrogeology, palaeontology, physical geography, etc. Environmental geoscience can also include environmental sciences, meteorology, soil sciences, oceanography, etc. In Environmental Geoscience 110, learners will consider how Earth systems change over time. Geographic science is applied to the arrangement, interaction, and change of physical/natural features and human activity on and near Earth’s surface including safer and more sustainable ways of searching for Earth resources, disposing of waste, selecting places to live and constructing new buildings, etc. Geomatics, a subset of geographic science, allows learners to explore technologies for collecting, managing, and analyzing data about Earth and phenomena arranged on and near its surface.
FI Physics 112 - prerequisite: Science 10 and Foundations 110 (English or FI/FSL)
Physics 112 includes the following topics: wave motion, sound and light, one dimensional motion and forces, momentum, and mechanical energy. This course is designed to engage students in working collaboratively to design and perform investigations and labs.
Need more information? Email Mme Poitras.
Forestry 110
Forests and sustainable forest management have and will continue to play an essential role in the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the province. Forestry 110 will develop an appreciation and understanding of the societal values placed on forested ecosystems, how forests are managed to achieve these values, and the interactions between humans and forests. The learning outlined will promote literacy, knowledge, and skills to enable students to meaningfully engage in public discourse around forests and the forest sector. The course will also identify multiple career pathways within the forest sector for rewarding employment within the province of New Brunswick.
Human Physiology 110
Human Physiology 110 is designed to appeal to a wide range of learners including students for whom this will serve to fulfill their science graduation requirement and students who will take additional science courses. A study of Human Physiology will be relevant to every student, providing them with the tools they will need to make informed choices about their own health and that of others. It will also be relevant to those students who will be going on to careers in the social sciences, health care and medicine. This course focuses on the biology and healthy functioning of all of the major human body systems and how wellness can be compromised by struggles with mental and social health, lifestyle choices and disease.
Need more information? Email Mr. Battis.
Intro to Electronics 110 - prerequisite: Science 10
This course introduces electronic components such as diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, inductors and capacitors along with basic electronic circuitry. Introductory electronics is application-based using the components and circuitry in such applications as rectification, filtering and amplification. Computer assisted instruction and computer simulation of electrical circuits are an integral part of this course. Introductory Electronics will be of interest to students with a career objective in the electrical occupational area as well as those who plan to continue their education at the technical or engineering level.
Intro to Environmental Science 120
The objective of this introductory course is for students to develop the knowledge base and skills for investigating and analyzing environmental issues and for communicating their knowledge and analysis to others. Students will investigate population growth and resource limitations, ecology of natural systems, historical and current approaches to the environment from various worldviews, and sustainability of natural environments. They will explore the interconnectedness of natural ecosystems and human dependence and impact on these systems. They will recognize the importance of considering environmental, social, cultural and economic aspects of an issue to find solutions. Students will complete a research project on a current issue and present their findings and will further explore this and other environmental issues through various methods of inquiry.
Need more information? Email Ms. Irving.
Science 10 - Required for all future courses in Chemistry, Physics and Intro to Electronics
This course looks into the study of matter and energy. Student will examine how matter is transformed into the products and technologies they use daily, how this matter flows through society, and explore clean energy production for sustainable societies. Students will work on critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and communication to research and design sustainable solutions as well as to plan and conduct experiments. This course is required for Chemistry 110 and recommended for Physics 110 and Intro to Electronics 110.
This course is more math base than science courses done in the past.
Physics 112 - prerequisite: Science 10 and Foundations 110 (English or FI/FSL)
Physics 112 includes the following topics: wave motion, sound and light, one dimensional motion and forces, momentum, and mechanical energy. This course is designed to engage students in working collaboratively to design and perform investigations and labs.
Need more information? Email Mme Poitras.
Physics 122 - prerequisite: Physics 112
Physics 122 includes the following topics: two-dimensional motion and forces, momentum, circular motion, universal gravitation, and electricity. As Physics 11, this course is designed to engage students in working collaboratively to design and perform investigations and labs.
Need more information? Email Mme Poitras.