Course Name: Computer Engineering,, University/College Preparation

Grade: 12

Course Code: ICE4M

Prerequisite: Computer Engineering, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

This course helps students understand and apply computer engineering concepts. Students will analyze and design computer components such as logic circuits and interfaces; develop and construct systems and write the associated computer programs to drive real-world devices such as traffic lights, models, and robots; and explore networking hardware, protocols, and configurations. As well as developing project management skills, students will examine the ethics of computer use and explore related educational requirements and careers.

UNITS: The course will include several topics (typically presented in the form of investigative projects) which will cover the expectations listed. The content of the course varies from year to year; the following list is representative of what topics may be covered. (not necessarily in order)

FORMAT

To the maximum extent practicable this course will be taught by case study and projects. Lessons, and assignments will be used to supplement the projects to provide enough knowledge and guidance for success. Much of the course will be taught in a self-directed student centred style. Students will work individually and in small groups to complete assigned projects.

ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION & REPORTING:

Students will be assessed to determine how well they have achieved specific expectations for the course. A variety of methods including; self and peer assessment, marking schemes, checklists, tests and rubrics will be used to asses the work.

When rubrics are used for assessment a numerical mark is generated based on the following table;

A mark is generated on the report card based on the following breakdown;

Late and missed assignments are temporarily given a mark of zero until the student confers with the teacher as to the reason. Depending on the circumstances, the late or missed assignments, may be accepted late with no penalty, accepted late with penalty (reduction of mark), assigned an omit (not counted) or an incomplete (mark of zero). This determination will be in accordance with the guidelines set by Colonel By Secondary School and OCDSB Assessment Evaluation and Reporting Policy.

The following five learning skills will be reported separately on the report card;

1. Works Independently
2. Teamwork
3. Organization
4. Work Habits/ Homework
5. Initiative

STUDENT PROTOCOL

Students are expected to arrive on time for every class. On time is defined as within 4 minutes after the previous dismissal bell or at the end of lunch bell. Late arriving students shall enter the class without disruption and discuss the situation later with the instructor.

Students are expected to act responsibly and adhere strictly to safety rules and procedures. Each student is required to keep and bring to class a notebook.

Safety of all individuals in Technological design is paramount. Due to the nature and safety aspects of the Technological Design facility, students are not to wear outside clothing (jackets) and are encouraged not to bring knapsacks or other courses’ materials to class.

Security and care of equipment in the lab is very important. Students are not allowed to touch equipment for which they have not been authorized to do so. Specifically students are not to adjust controls or connect any wires for which they are not been allowed. Only one person operates a computer at one time. Violation or attempts to violate the security or corrupt software on the computers is forbidden and will result in consequences.

COURSE FEES

There is a course materials fee of $30.00 which is due with your other school fees.

Overall Expectations:

Theory and Foundation

By the end of this course, students will:

• describe mechanisms for information movement and storage;
• document network configurations and their services;
• explain the operation of sophisticated systems that interact with real-world devices;
• compare high-level and low-level programming languages.

Skills and Processes

By the end of this course, students will:

• analyse information storage mechanisms;
• use Boolean equations to represent computer logic circuits;
• construct systems and interfaces that use computer programs to interact with real-world devices;
• design effective network configurations;
• develop programs using the software life cycle (problem definition, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance).

Impact and Consequences

By the end of this course, students will:

• identify issues related to the ethical use of computers;
• explain the importance of postsecondary education, employability skills, and lifelong learning to computer engineering careers;
• describe the use of computer technologies and their impact in the community;
• demonstrate project management skills.