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Who should take SVN3M online?
SVN3M supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students interested in environmental studies, sustainability or health programs at university or college
- Students heading to college programs or careers in environmental technology, agriculture, forestry, waste management or energy conservation
- Students who need an additional science credit to complete the OSSD
- Students who want a Grade 11 science that connects science to real environmental issues
- Students who want to get ahead or free up space in their regular timetable
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Scientific solutions to environmental challenges: Examine how science helps address contemporary environmental problems.
- Human health and the environment: Analyze how environmental factors affect human health.
- Sustainable agriculture and forestry: Investigate practices that support sustainable food production and forest management.
- Reducing and managing waste: Explore methods to reduce, reuse, recycle and safely manage waste.
- Conservation of energy: Assess ways to conserve energy and their benefits for society and the environment.
Official Ontario course description
Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of and skills relating to environmental science that will help them succeed in life after secondary school. Students will explore a range of topics, including the role of science in addressing contemporary environmental challenges; the impact of the environment on human health; sustainable agriculture and forestry; the reduction and management of waste; and the conservation of energy. Students will increase their scientific and environmental literacy and examine the interrelationships between science, the environment, and society in a variety of areas.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic or Applied
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC or OCAS.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
SVN3M frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SVN3M?
The Ontario prerequisite for SVN3M is Grade 10 Science, either SNC2D, Academic, or SNC2P, Applied.
Is SVN3M a university or college course?
SVN3M is a University/College Preparation course, so it is designed for students heading to either university or college.
Does SVN3M count toward the OSSD?
Yes. SVN3M counts as a science credit toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
How long does SVN3M take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my SVN3M mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC or OCAS and send your report card to your home school.
I already took SVN3M. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.