| Grade 9-12 Science |
| Choose a Grade: | [Grade 9] [Grade 10] [Grade 11] [Grade 12] |
| Grade 9 |
| Science (Type: Academic) |
Code: SNC 1D0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None This course enables students to understand essential concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop skills in the processes of scientific inquiry; and to relate science knowledge to technological, social, and environmental knowledge. Students will learn about scientific theories and pursue inquiries related to cell division and reproduction, atomic and molecular structures, properties of elements and compounds, the universe and space exploration, and the principles of static and current electricity. |
| Science (Type: Applied) |
Code: SNC 1P0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None This course enables students to understand essential concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop practical skills in scientific investigation; and to apply their knowledge of science to everyday situations. Students will design design and conduct investigations into practical problems and issues related to cell division and reproduction, the structure and properties of elements and compounds, astronomy and space exploration, and static and current electricity. |
| Grade 10 |
| Science (Type: Academic) |
Code: SNC 2D0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: SNC 1D0 or SNC 1P0 This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop further 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. |
| Science (Type: Applied) |
Code: SNC 2P0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: SNC 1D0 or SNC 1P0 This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their practical skills in scientific investigation; and to apply their knowledge of science to real-world situations. Students will design and conduct investigations into everyday problems and issues related to ecological sustainability, chemical reactions, weather systems, and motion. |
| Grade 11 |
| Science (Type: University/College Preparation) |
Code: SNC 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 This course enables students, including those who do not intend to pursue science-related programs at post-secondary level, to increase their understanding of science and its technological applications. Students will explore a range of topics, including the safe use of everyday chemicals; the science of nutrition and body function; waste management; the application of scientific principles in space; and technologies in everyday life. Emphasis will be placed on the role of science and technology in daily life and in relation to social and environmental issues. |
| Science (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: SNC 3E0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 This course provides students with the science-related knowledge and skills they need to help them make informed decisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will explore a range of topics, including materials and safety; electrical circuits; micro-organisms; the human immune system and defenses against disease; and the impact of technology on the environment. Emphasis is placed on relating these topics directly to students' experiences both in the world and in daily life. |
| Biology |
| Biology (Type: University Preperation) |
Code: SBI 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 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. |
| Physics (Type: University Preperation) |
Code: SBI 3C0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 This course focuses on the processes involved in biological systems. Students will learn concepts and theories as they conduct investigation in the areas of cellular biology, microbiology, animal anatomy and physiology, plant structure and physiology, and environmental science. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of concepts and skills needed for further study in the various branches of life sciences and related fields. |
| Chemistry |
| Chemistry (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SCH 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 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. |
| Physics |
| Physics (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SPH 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 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 analyze the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment. |
| Grade 12 |
| Science (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: SNC 4E0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SNC 3E0 This course provides students with the science-related knowledge and skills they need to help them make informed decisions in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students will explore a range of topics, including chemistry at home and at work; communications technology; medical technology/ gardening, horticulture, landscaping, and forestry; and alternative life-sustaining environments. Emphasis is placed on relating these topics directly to students' experiences both in the world of work and in daily life. |
| Biology |
| Biology (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SBI 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SBI 3U0 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. |
| Chemistry |
| Chemistry (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SCH 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SCH 3U0 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. |
| Chemistry (Type: College Preparation) |
Code: SCH 4C0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 This course introduces students to the concepts that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study qualitative analysis, quantitative relationship in chemical reactions, organic chemistry and electrochemistry, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the environment. Students will employ 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 the chemistry in daily life and in the development of new technologies and products. |
| Physics |
| Physics (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SPH 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SPH 3U0 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 technical applications of physics. |
| Physics (Type: College Preparation) |
Code: SPH 4C0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 or SNC 2P0 This course develops students' understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts as they relate to mechanical, electrical, fluid (hydraulic and pneumatic), and communications 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. |
| Earth and Space Science (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: SES 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: SNC 2D0 This course focuses on the Earth as a planet, and on the basic concepts and theories of Earth science and their relevance to everyday life. Students will examine the Earth's place in the solar system and, after a general introduction to Earth science, will explore in more detail the materials of the Earth, its internal and surficial processes and its history. The course draws on astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in its consideration of geological processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence. |
| PROSPECTS 2002-03 |