Plymouth Canadian Academy

SPH3U Physics Grade 11

Course Outline

Course Title: Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation

Course Code: SPH3U

Grade: 11

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: SNC2D Science, Grade 10, Academic

Curriculum Policy Document: Science, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2008 (Revised)

Course Developer: Plymouth Canadian Academy

Department: Science

Developed Date: 2016

Most Recent Revised Date: 2020 by M. Abdel Ghani

Course Description: Physics 11 – SPH3U develops students' understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves & sound; & electricity & magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics & technology, & consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society & the environment.