Other Courses
Career and Life Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to assist students to plan for their futures and to succeed on their own. Topics covered: self management, personal goals, coping with stress, peer pressure, human sexuality, career planning, job interviews, consumer awareness, home and family. Compulsory course to meet diploma requirements
Physical Education 10-20-30 (3 - 5 credits)
This course encourages the development of body management, coordination, and control through a variety of activities. A variety is essential in order to get the most out of a self-directed Physical Education program. Compulsory course to meet diploma requirements.
Art 10-20-30 and Art 11-21-31 (5 credits each)
Students examine various approaches to art and design. Students are also encouraged to be creative and develop techniques using a variety of media.
Forensic Science 25 (3 credits) and Forensic Science 35 (3 or 5 credits)
Some of the topics covered include collection and analysis of crime scene evidence; analysis of real crime cases; forensic anthropology, entomology, & toxicology; arson investigation; and, criminal profiling.
General Psychology 20 (3 credits)
This course provides a general background in psychology including its history and the principles of learning and thinking. Topics include stress and aggression, the influence of small groups, the status of roles, neurosis and psychosis.
Personal Psychology 20 (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the science of the brain and the various branches of psychology, personality development, and perception.
General Sociology 20 (3 credits)
Topics covered include group behaviour, the meaning of cultural norms and deviations from them, family groups and social classes; and social problems such as increasing crime rates and illegal drug use
World Geography 30 (3 credits)
In this course, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of physical and cultural geography. Discover how physical processes, weather, climate, landforms, soils, and vegetation affect the earth and its inhabitants. You’ll also learn how human activities, such as industry development, land use, settlement patterns, and resource exploitation impact the environment.
Learning Strategies 15, 25 & 35 (5 credits)
Discover your learning style - what works, what doesn't. Time management, study tips, & self advocay. Match your personality to potential career choices and then make sure that your high school courses provide the foundation you need.
CALM
Welcome to Career and Life Management
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Module 1 (30%) | Personal Choices |
| Module 2 (30%) | Resource Choices |
| Module 3 (30%) | Career and Life Choices |
| Module 4 (10%) | Part A: Human Sexuality |
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| Part B: Relationships | |
| Final Exam | Allow for 2 hours to write this exam |
General Instructions:
- Always start with the coiled Module. This will guide you to all other resources.
- You are encouraged to use a computer for all long answer and research questions. Attach your work in the space provided
Accessing Audio/Multimedia 'CD':
Log into the Learn Alberta website
User Name: LA08 Password: 273
Forensics 25
Welcome to Forensic Science
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
General Instructions: Always start with the coiled Module. The coiled book is where you learn in order to be successful with the assignment.
Forensics 25 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Module 1 | Evidence & Fingerprint Analysis |
| Module 2 | Trace Evidence |
| Module 3 | Body Fluid Evidence |
| Module 4 | Forensic Detection of Impaired Driving |
| Module 5 | Polygraphing & Document Analysis |
| Module 6 | Forensic Genetics |
| Final Exam | Allow for 2 hours to write this exam |
Forensics 35 (3 cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Module 1 | Forensic Toxicology |
| Module 2 | Law Enforcement Equipment & Canines |
| Module 3 | Arson & Explosives |
| Module 4 | Criminal Profiling |
| Module 5 | Forensic Ballistics |
| Module 6 | Anthropology & Forensic Entomology |
| Final Exam | Allow for 2 hours to write this exam |
Forensics 35 (5 cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Module 1 | The Investigative Process |
| Module 2 | Law Enforcement Equipment |
| Module 3 | Criminal Profiling |
| Module 4 | Forensic Anthropology & Entomology |
| Module 5 | Police Canines |
| Module 6 | Forensic Toxicology |
| Module 7 | Arson & Explosives |
| Module 8 | Ballistics |
| Module 9 | Footwear, Tire & Tool Mark Impressions |
| Module 10 | Novel Study: |
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| Final Exam | Allow for 2 hours to write this exam |
Learning Strategies
Welcome to Learning Strategies
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
General Instructions: Email Sharon and asked to be invited into her Google Classroom. The assignment links/URLs are set up in the google classroom so that you don't have to key them in.
Learning Strategies Course Outline:
- 100% Module Assignments
- There is no Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | Understanding Self as a Learner |
| Assignment 2 | Organization and Management |
| Assignment 3 | Understanding the Learning Process |
| Assignment 4 | Assessment and Evaluation |
| Assignment 5 | Self Advocacy |
Physical Education
Welcome to Physical Education
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
Phys. Ed. 10 Course Outline:
- 50% Module Assignments
- 50% Activity Hours
| Assignment 1 (20%) | Nutrition Questions |
| Assignment 2 (20%) | Sports Summaries |
| Assignment 3 (10%) | Project |
| Hours (50%) | 3 Credits = 75 Hours |
| 4 Credits = 100 Hours | |
| 5 Credits = 125 Hours |
General Instructions:
- A variety of physical activities are required and to be submitted monthly. Please clarify any questions you may have with Tracee.
Phys. Ed. 20 & 30 Courses are rarely offered as student's must be involved in a monitored Athletic Program.
Psychology
Welcome to Psychology
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
General Instructions: Always start with the coiled Module. The coiled book is where you learn in order to be successful with the assignment.
Personal Psychology 20 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | Introduction to Psychology |
| Assignment 2 | Physical and Psychological Development |
| Assignment 3 | Intelligence |
| Assignment 4 | Personality Theories |
| Assignment 5 | Heredity and Environment |
| Assignment ​6 | Biology and Behaviour |
| Assignment 7 | Perception and Sensation |
| Final Exam | Allow for 1.5 hours to write this exam |
General Psychology 20 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | Psychology – A Look Into the Past |
| Assignment 2 | The Principles of Learning |
| Assignment 3 | Thinking and Memory |
| Assignment 4 | Roles and Group Influences |
| Assignment 5 | Emotions and Criminal Behaviour |
| Assignment 6 | Neurosis |
| Assignment 7 | Psychosis |
| Final Exam | Allow for 1.5 hours to write this exam |
Abnormal Psychology 35 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | A Review & History of Abnormal Psych. |
| Assignment 2 | Stereotypes, Labels & Assessment |
| Assignment 3 | Predisposition, Biological Factors, and the Brain |
| Assignment 4 | Psychosocial & Sociocultural Causes |
| Assignment 5 | Introduction to Clinical Disorders |
| Assignment 6 | Clinical Disorders |
| Assignment 7 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| Assignment 8 | Childhood & Unique Disorders & Treatment |
| Final Exam | Allow for 1.5 hours to write this exam |
Experimental Psychology 30 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | Exp.Psych. Defined & Research Methods |
| Assignment 2 | Scientific Method & Uses of Psychology Today |
| Assignment 3 | Measures, Feedback, Samples & Results |
| Assignment 4 | Factors, Research & Preparing a Draft Proposal |
| Assignment 5 | Suveys, Sampling & Data Distortion |
| Assignment 6 | Human/Animal Experiments, Ethics & More |
| Final Project | There is no Final Exam |
Sociology
Welcome to General Sociology 20 (3 Cr)
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
General Instructions: Always start with the coiled Module. The coiled book is where you learn in order to be successful with the assignment.
Sociology 20 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Module 1 | The Discipline of Sociology-Pt.1 |
| Module 2 | The Discipline of Sociology-Pt.2 |
| Module 3 | Culture - Pt.1 |
| Module 4 | Culture - Pt.2 |
| Module 5 | Culture - Pt.3 |
| Module 6 | Society and Social Class - Pt.1 |
| Module 7 | Society and Social Class - Pt.2 |
| Module 8 | Course Review |
| Final Exam | Allow for 2 hours to write this exam |
World Geography
Welcome to World Geography 30 (3 Cr)
Your Instructor is Sharon Collin
General Instructions: Always start with the coiled Module. The coiled book is where you learn in order to be successful with the assignment.
World Geography 30 (3cr) Course Outline:
- 70% Module Assignments
- 30% School Final Exam
| Assignment 1 | Geography as a Field of Study/Communicating Location |
| Assignment 2 | The Earth in Motion/Regions & Zones |
| Assignment 3 | Settlement & Geographic Features/Migration & the Canadian Census |
| Assignment 4 | Migration, Population Changes & Canadian Census/Case Study: Japan |
| Assignment 5 | Meaning, Significance & Change/The Impact of Humanity |
| Assignment 6 | Influencing the Earth's Systems. |
| Final Exam | Allow for 1.5 hours to write this exam |