Grade 11 · University Preparation
ICS3UGrade 11 Computer Science
This course introduces students to the study of computer science and allows them to design software using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model.
Course Code
ICS3U
Grade
Grade 11 · High School
Course Type
University Preparation
Format
Online School Course
Hours
110 Hours
Credit Value
1.0
Prerequisite
None
How your school delivers ICS3U
ICS3U ships as a structured course shell in your branded LMS: learning activities, assessments, rubrics, and student-facing materials organized around Ontario curriculum expectations. Ontario educators support facilitation, feedback, and grading workflows, and every assessment decision stays with your school's principal-of-record.
Summary of Units and Timelines
| Unit | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Computers and Society | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Programming Fundamentals | 25 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Algorithms & Software Design | 26 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Algorithms & Software Design | 26 Hours |
| Final | Course Summative | 8 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
ICS3U is a Grade 11 Computer Science course at a University preparation level.
3U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 3 means it is a grade 11 course and U means it is a university preparation course. Click here for more information on Course Coding System
Prerequisite: None Click here for more information on Ontario secondary curriculum and their prerequisites
At school conex you can complete an online highschool credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 12 months.
Yes, we can send the marks for your online courses directly to OUAC, OCAS, your home, and to your day school.
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