Course Description

Course Title:

Physics

Course Code:

SPH4C1

Course Type:

Grade 12, College Preparation

Subject Area:

Science

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

Description:

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 their scientific investigation 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.

Prerequisites:

SNC2D Science, Grade 10, Academic or SNC2P Science, Grade 10, Applied

Course Title:

Physics

Course Code:

SPH4U1

Course Type:

Grade 12, University Preparation

Subject Area:

Science

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

Description:

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 analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

Prerequisites:

SPH3U Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation