Information Technology and Business Department

Courses

Colonel By Secondary School
ICE 4M– Grade 12 Computer Engineering
Course Outline 2007/2008

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.

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;

Grade Range Percentage Achievement Level Summary Description
80-100% Level 4 A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70-79% Level 3 A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60-69% Level 2 A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.
50-59% Level 1 A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.
Below 50% Incomplete Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted.

A mark is generated on the report card based on the following breakdown;
Item Weight
Course Work 1. 70%
Final Assessment 30%