SBI4U – GRADE 12 BIOLOGY – UNIVERSITY

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in the biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homoeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on achievement of the detailed knowledge and refined skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. It is recommended that students have a mark of at least 70% in SBI3U.

Prerequisite: SBI3U Recommended: SCH4U

SCH4U – GRADE 12 CHEMISTRY – UNIVERSITY

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop problem solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. It is recommended that students have a mark of at least 70% in SCH3U.

Prerequisite: SCH3U

SCH4C – GRADE 12 CHEMISTRY – COLLEGE

This course enables students to develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and qualitative analysis, organic chemistry and electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the environment. Students will use a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific analysis, and communicate scientific information using appropriate terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of chemistry in daily life and in the effects of technological applications and processes on society and the environment.

Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P

SPH4U – GRADE 12 PHYSICS – UNIVERSITY

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. Students will continue their exploration of energy transformations, and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. Students will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. They will further develop their scientific investigation skills, learning, for example, how to analyze, qualitatively and quantitatively, data relating to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. It is recommended that students have a mark of at least 70% in SPH3U.

Prerequisite: SPH3U

SPH4C – GRADE 12 PHYSICS, COLLEGE PREPARATION

This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts with respect to motion; mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines. They will develop scientific-enquiry skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. This course is available to grade 11 or 12 students.

Prerequisite: SNC2D or SNC2P

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