TEJXX - Computer Engineering

Course Overview

This course introduces students to the world of computer engineering! As you may be aware of, there is a growing demand for individuals with a knowledge of understanding how to design and build computer and other electrical systems to be used in the 21st century. Students will study the functions of key electrical components and peripherals as well as being introduced to the field of robotics. The course will also examine careers in the field of engineering. Students will also investigate the social impact of engineering, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of engineering.

Learning Management System

This course employs the use of a Learning Managment System (LMS) called Schoology. Learning Management Systems are used throughout colleges and universities in Canada so it is important that students become familiar with these tools in preparation for post-secondary work. The Schoology LMS allows students to hand in assignments, obtains class notes, complete quizzes, and obtain formal and informal feedback from the teacher. Schoology also has a parent access tool so parents can login and view course content along with grades for assignments.

TEJXX - computer Engineering

Evaluation

In secondary school courses, the final mark is determined in the following manner. The student's term work comprises 70% of the final mark and end of semester summative evaluations comprise 30% of the final mark. The term work for this course will mainly consist of written and lab tests. Labs are a very important component of this course. Although students will be working in pairs during labs, the lab tests will be done individually so it is important that each student fully understands the labs and does NOT rely heavily on their lab partner to do all of the work. A major key to success in this course is fully understanding the labs from the course.

Throughout the semester, students will be assessed on curriculum expectations, receive feedback on learning, and be given opportunities to improve performance based on four categories of learning (knowledge &| understanding, application, communication and problem solving).

Towards the end of the course, students will complete three summative evaluations: an individual project that will comprise 15% of the final mark and a final exam that will be worth 15% of the final mark.

Students or parents please ask if you have any questions about evaluations.