Academic Science   –  SNC1WI 

This course enables students to develop their understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth and space science, and to relate science to technology, society, and the environment. Throughout the course, students will develop and refine their STEM skills as they use scientific research, scientific experimentation, and engineering design processes to investigate concepts and apply their knowledge in situations that are relevant to their lives and communities. Students will continue to develop transferable skills as they become scientifically literate global citizens.

Essential Science/ Fast Forward Science  –  SNC 1LB 

This course emphasizes reinforcing and strengthening science-related knowledge and skills, including scientific inquiry, critical thinking and the relationship between science, society, and the environment, to prepare students for success in everyday life, in the workplace and in the Science Grade 12 Workplace Preparation course. Students explore a range of topics including science in daily life, properties of common materials, life sustaining processes in simple and complex organisms, and electrical circuits. Students have the opportunity to extend mathematical and scientific process skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical science activities.

Biology   –  SBI4UI 

This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields. Prerequisite: SBI3UI.

Chemistry  –  SCH4UI

This 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. They 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.  Prerequisite: SCH3UI.

Earth and Space Science  –  SES4UI

This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of forces in the universe and solar system, and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history. They will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.  Prerequisite:  SNC2DI.

Physics  –  SPH4UI

This 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. They  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 relating to a variety of physics concepts and principles. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.  Prerequisite:  SPH3UI.

Science – Workplace Preparation  –  SNC4EI / 4EB 

This course provides students with the science knowledge and workplace skills needed to prepare them for success beyond secondary school. Students will explore safety and hazards in the workplace, chemicals in consumer products, human disease and disease prevention, electricity in the workplace and at home, and nutritional science. Emphasis is placed on current topics in science and relevant, practical skills students require for life beyond secondary school. This course supports the Health and Wellness specialization for the Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM).