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Science is facts; just as houses are made of stone, so is science made of facts; but a pile of stones is not a house, and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.
Jules Henri Poincaré (1854-1912) French mathematician.
Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry,
earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to
understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment. Students
will conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to: ecology and the
maintenance of ecosystems; chemical reactions, with particular attention to acid-base reactions;
factors that influence weather systems; and motion.
Grade 11 Biology, University (SBI3U)
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes involved in biological systems.
Students will study cellular functions, genetic continuity, internal systems and regulation, the
diversity of living things, and the anatomy, growth, and functions of plants. The course focuses
on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to
scientific investigation.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Grade 11 Chemistry, University (SCH3U)
This course focuses on the concepts and theories that form the basis of modern chemistry.
Students will study the behaviours of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes
and relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used in developing new
products and processes that affect our lives and our environment. Emphasis will also be placed
on the importance of chemistry in other branches of science.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Grade 11 Physics, University (SPH3U)
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will
study the laws of dynamics and explore different kinds of forces, the quantification and forms
of energy (mechanical, sound, light, thermal, and electrical), and the way energy is transformed
and transmitted. They will develop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted laws and
solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also
analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological
applications of physics on society and the environment.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
Grade 12 Biology, University (SBI4U)
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and
processes associated with biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations
in the areas of metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, evolution, 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.
Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation
Grade 12 Chemistry, University (SCH4U)
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study
of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium,
electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem solving
and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining
their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance
of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the
environment.
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation
Grade 12 Physics, University (SPH4U)
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of the concepts and theories of
physics. Students will explore further the laws of dynamics and energy transformations, and
will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields; electromagnetic radiation; and the
interface between energy and matter.They will further develop inquiry skills, learning, for
example, how the interpretation of experimental data can provide indirect evidence to support
the development of a scientific model. Students will also consider the impact on society and
the environment of technological applications of physics.
Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation
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