Education, Citizenship and Youth
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.
| Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 level. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version, course option, a textbook, audiotapes, or videotape.
Grade 10 Computer Science (20S) 1 credit (2005)
Course Code 0280 20S 000
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% |
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.
The following resource will be provided with the course.
- Data CD or files can be downloaded
The following resource will be provided with student registrations only.
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition (CD)
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 operating system
- Word processor
Grade 11 Computer Science (30S) 1 credit (2006)
Course Code 0280 30S 001
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% |
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.
The following resource will be provided with student registrations only.
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition (CD)
Resources
- Access to the internet
- At least 5 GB of hard disk space
- At least 64 MB of memory
- Data and course files can be downloaded
- Email program
- Windows computer
- Windows XP operating system
- Word processor
Grade 12 Computer Science (40S) 1 credit (2008)
Course Code 0280 40S 000
It is strongly recommended that students have successfully completed Grade 11 Computer
Science (30S) before attempting this course.
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.
The following resource will be provided with student registrations only.
- Microsoft C++ Express Edition (CD)
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 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.
