St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Science
Grade 12 University Physics
SPH 4U1
Course Description:
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, 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 analyze, 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.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1: Dynamics
Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel
values (CGE2a)
Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively (CGE2b)
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to
(CGE2c)
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time
and resource management skills (CGE4f)
Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good (CGE3b)
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve
problems (CGE3c)
Works effectively as an interdependent team member (CGE5a)
Contributes to the common good (CGE7j)
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely (CGE7i)
Integrates faith with life (CGE1i)
Unit 2: Energy and Momentum
Unit 3: Gravitational, Electrical and
Magnetic Fields
Unit 4:The Wave Nature of Light
Unit 5: Revolutions in Modern
Physics: Quantum Mechanics and
Special Relativity
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
35%
25%
15%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70 %
0%
30 %
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf