Plymouth Canadian Academy

SPH4U: Physics Grade 12

Course Outline

Course Title: Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation

Course Code: SPH4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: SPH3U Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation

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 12 – SPH4U 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.