Grade 12 Physics
Sph 4u1 Grade 12 University Physics
Revised: 2001 08
Title: Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation
Credit Value: Onelevel: University
Guideline Title: Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation
Min. Guideline: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 And 12 – Science
Text: Nelson
Description: This course enable 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.
Core Units:
Forces and Motion: Dynamics
Energy and Momentum
Electric, Gravitational and Magnetic Fields
The Wave Nature of Light
Matter-Energy Interface
Prerequisite: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation, I.e. Sph 3ul
Sph 4c1 Grade 12 College Physics (Offered Every Other Year, Based On Enrolment)
Revised: 2001 08
Title: Physics, Grade 12, College Preparation
Credit Value: One
Level: College
Guideline Title: Physics, Grade 12, College Preparation
Min. Guideline: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 And 12 – Science
Description: This course develops student’s understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts as they relate to mechanical, electrical, fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic) and communication systems, as well as to the operation of commonly used tools and equipment. They will develop scientific-inquiry skills as they verify accepted 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.
CORE UNITS:
Mechanical Systems
Electricity and Electronics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Communications Technology
Energy Transformations
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic, Enriched or Applied, i.e. SNC 2D1, SNC 2DE or SNC