Plymouth Canadian Academy

SCH4U: Chemistry Grade 12

Course Outline

Course Title: Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation

Course Code: SCH4U

Grade: 12

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit Value: 1.0

Prerequisite: SCH3U Chemistry 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: Chemistry 12– SCH4U course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.