GRADE 12 IB COURSE SELECTIONS
Art 31 IB HL - 5 credits
Prerequisite: Art 20/30 IB HL
Students in Art 31 IB continue to explore the exciting connection between their studio work and individual research. Students will have individual and class instruction and work towards creating powerful, and personally meaningful themes in drawing, photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Chemistry 30/35 IB HL - 8 credits (full year)
Prerequisite: Chemistry 20 IB HL
This rigorous course, combined with Chemistry 20 IB, is equivalent to the first year of university chemistry. Topics covered include: energetics, reaction kinetics, equilibrium systems, acid/base chemistry, organic chemistry, oxidation-reduction systems, and periodicity. Two optional units (selected by the teacher) are also covered. The year ends with an IB exam in May and the Alberta Diploma Exam in June; Chemistry 30 credits are
earned upon successful completion of the course. An internal assessment laboratory experiment is designed, implemented, and analysed by each student.
Computing Science 30 IB HL - 11 credits
Prerequisites: IB Computing Science 20A/B and enrollment as an IB Higher Level Computing Science Candidate
Students have an opportunity to engage in a rigorous and dynamic course that is of university level in rigor. Data structures are explored with each structure being presented in the context of the standard Java collections library using iterators, sets and maps. Students also learn to implement their own structure classes. A major project is undertaken to synthesize concepts covered, the programs students develop are now more sophisticated, and an emphasis is placed on efficiency and speed of accessing data. Students develop their understanding of hardware and software as well as apply their computer programming skills. The ability to store data to files and implement graphical user interfaces will be developed. Students will prepare a major project that develops their project management skills and integrate their skills acquired in other CTS areas. IB students will be working on their algorithmic knowledge and advanced programming skill sets. Students will be creating their own Internal Assessment and will write the IB exams near the end of grade 12
Economics 30 IB HL (comprised of Macro Economics and International/Developmental Economics) – 8 credits (full year)
Prerequisite: Economics 20 IB HL
This course continues with the content described in the grade 11 course offering.
English 30/35 IB HL - 10 credits (full year)
Prerequisite: English 20 IB HL
This program is a continuation of English 20 IB and is designed to further develop student awareness of and appreciation for writers’ craft. Students will further develop a literary perspective by studying literature from different cultures, and time frames. The IB Areas of Exploration include Readers, Writers and Texts; Time and Space; and Intertextuality: Connecting Texts. At various points during this year-long experience, students will be expected to complete an oral assessment that connects a global issue with literature studied, as well as write a self-directed HL essay in order to meet expectations of the IB program. The IB exams consist of two Guided Literary Analyses and a comparative essay. In addition, they will be responsible for writing the Alberta Diploma exams by the end of the course. Pre-reading, research and text annotation and text purchase is required and assigned prior to the beginning of the course.
Mathematics 35 IB HL - Analysis and Approaches
3 credits
Prerequisite: Mathematics 30-1/31 IB HL
Students will focus on the study of vectors and planes, advanced topics in statistics and probability, complex numbers and differential calculus
Psychology 30 IB SL – 5 credits
Prerequisite: Psychology 20 SL
This course continues with the content described in the grade 11 course offering.
World History IB HL/Social Studies 30-1 IB HL –
8 credits (full year)
Prerequisite: Social Studies 20 IB
This course provides a detailed outline survey of modern 20thC world history from 1900’s to the present era. Emphasis is placed upon the study of major historical themes, document analysis, research procedures and class discussions. Our regional study is The Americas. Topics covered include events from the Great Depression to the end of the Cold War.
International Languages – ab initio Level
French 30 IB ab initio – 5 credits
Prerequisite: French 20 IB ab initio
Based on the French 30 curriculum of Alberta Education and the language IB ab initio curriculum, this course prepares students for the French 30 IB ab initio oral, reading comprehension and written exams through the expansion of the ab initio themes. Students will engage in more advanced enriched activities in terms of scope and depth, frequency, and richness of expression.
Spanish 30 IB ab initio – 5 credits
Prerequisite: Spanish 20 IB ab initio
Based on the Spanish 30 Language and Culture curriculum of Alberta Education and the language IB ab initio curriculum, this course prepares students for the Spanish 30 IB ab initio oral, reading comprehension and written exams. Students will further explore the three ab initio themes and enhance their understanding of the Hispanic community.
International Languages – B (Standard Level)
French 31 IB SL – 5 credits
Prerequisite: French 30 IB SL
This course is designed to expand proficiency in all four primary skill areas of listening, speaking, reading comprehension and writing. Students will cover the regular French 31 curriculum of Alberta Education and IB language SL curriculum. They will continue to practice using language in practical and social situations, but will also cover more expressive and intellectual domains. They will be able to give and defend their opinions on controversial issues. Emphasis is placed on consolidation of grammatical structures to enhance written composition using a variety of formats: Journals, blogs, editorials, personal and formal letters, etc.