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Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Information and Communication Technology
The Independent Study Option offers the following courses in Information and Communication Technology. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Course Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 Keyboarding (25S) | 1270 | 25S | 000 |
| Grade 10 Computer Science (20S) | 0280 | 20S | 000 |
| Grade 11 Computer Science (30S) | 0280 | 30S | 001 |
| Grade 12 Computer Science (40S) | 0280 | 40S | 000 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject designation. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version.
Grade 10 Keyboarding (25S) 1/2 credit (2009) 
Course Code 1270 25S 000
Record of Progress (
39 KB)
Course Preview ( 634 KB)
This half credit course will improve students typing accuracy and speed on computer keyboards, using the touch-keying technique (keeping ones eyes on the copy and/or screen, not the keyboard, while typing). Each module consists of lesson that provide opportunities to practise and apply keyboarding skills in order to create, edit and format a variety of types of documents efficiently. Learning Activities throughout this course provide students with the opportunities to practise their skills prior to completing assignments. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: The Alphabetic Keyboard
- Module 2: Numeric Keys on the Alphabetic Keyboard
- Module 3: The Numeric Keypad
Evaluation is based on
| Assignments | 70% |
| Final Exam (after Module 5) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Required Resources
- Access to a computer
- A word processor such as Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works
- One of the following methods to submit assignments
- An email program to email assignments
- CD burning capability to forward your assignments on CD (the CD will be returned to students
- Flash drive to forward your assignments on the flsh drive (the flash drive will be returned to students
- Access to download Module Assignment Cover Sheets
Knowledge of attaching files to an email, burning CD's or transferring data to flash drives is required
ISO does not provide technical support for hardware related issues. Consult the software manufacturer or a professional computer technician.
Grade 10 Computer Science (20S) 1 credit (2005)
Course Code 0280 20S 000
Record of Progress ( 68 KB)
Computer Science courses are designed for students who may be interested in pursuing studies in science, engineering, or computer programming at college or university. In order to be successful in the course, students need to be self-directed learners and have acquired most of the skills and knowledge described at the Literacy with ICT website.
This course gives students the chance to solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express creativity by using programming techniques in Microsoft C++ Express Edition. These techniques are applicable to other programming languages. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Introduction to Computer Science
- Module 2: Introduction to Programming
- Module 3: Control Structures
- Module 4: Loops: Going in Circles!
- Module 5: Functions: Piecework Programming
Evaluation is based on
| 15 Assignments | 60% |
| Midterm Exam (after Module 3) | 15% |
| Final Exam (after Module 5) | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Provided Resources (student registrations only)
- Data CD or data files can be downloaded
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition CD
Suggested Resources
- Access to the internet
- At least 5 GB of hard disk space
- At least 64 MB of memory
- Email program
- Windows computer
- Windows XP with minimum of the Service Pack 2 or Vista operating system
- Word processor
ISO does not provide technical support for hardware related issues; consult your Tutor/Marker for software support. If further trouble shooting is required you may have to consult the software manufacturer or a professional computer technician.
Grade 11 Computer Science (30S) 1 credit (2006)
Course Code 0280 30S 001
Record of Progress ( 79 KB)
Recommended prerequisite—Grade 10 Computer Science (20S).
Computer Science courses are designed for students who may be interested in pursuing studies in science, engineering, or computer programming at college or university. In order to be successful in the course, students need to be self-directed learners and have acquired most of the skills and knowledge described at the Literacy with ICT website.
This course gives students the chance to solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express creativity by using programming techniques in Microsoft C++ Express Edition. These techniques are applicable to other programming languages. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Learning to Program
- Module 2: Arrays - Beyond the First Dimension
- Module 3: Introduction to Windows Programming
- Module 4: Independent Studies
- Module 5: Functions and Data Structures
- Module 6: Further Independent Studies
Evaluation is based on
| 24 Assignments | 70% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Provided Resource (student registrations only)
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition CD
Suggested Resources
- Access to the internet
- At least 5 GB of hard disk space
- At least 64 MB of memory
- Course data files can be downloaded
- Email program
- Windows computer
- Windows XP with minimum of the Service Pack 2 or Vista operating system
- Word processor
ISO does not provide technical support for hardware related issues; consult your Tutor/Marker for software support. If further trouble shooting is required you may have to consult the software manufacturer or a professional computer technician.
Grade 12 Computer Science (40S) 1 credit (2008)
Course Code 0280 40S 000
Recommended prerequisite—Grade 11 Computer
Science (30S)
Unlike other independent study option courses, this one is online, not in print. this means that, once students have been registered for the course, they will not receive a print package. Instead, they will receive a password and username that will enable them to access the course on the Internet, through an online learning management system called Blackboard. Students will then complete the course online and email their assignments to their Tutor/Marker.
This course gives students the chance to solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express creativity by using programming techniques in Microsoft C++ Express Edition. These techniques are applicable to other programming languages. This course enables students to explore and further develop skills in solving problems and prepare them for further study at college or university. It is structured as follows:
- Module 1: Introduction
- Module 2: Progamming Review
- Module 3: Parallel Arrays and Structures
- Module 4: Multi-dimensional Arrays
- Module 5: Explorations in Programming
- Module 6: Object Oriented Programming
Evaluation is based on
| 17 Assignments | 75% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Please note that students will write their final exam under supervision on a computer. Students will not be logged in to Blackboard.
Provided Resource (student registrations only)
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition (CD)
Suggested Resources
- Access to the internet
- At least 5 GB of hard disk space
- At least 64 MB of memory
- Email program
- Java and cookies enabled
- Windows computer
- Windows XP with minimum of the Service Pack 2 or Vista operating system
- Word processor
A partial, demonstration version of this course is available for viewing at http://webct.merlin.mb.ca. Once you access that page, log in with "isoguest" for both the user name and password.
