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Who should take SPH4C online?
SPH4C 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 applying to college technology, engineering technology or applied science programs that list a Grade 12 physics course
- Students preparing for apprenticeships or the skilled trades, such as mechanical, electrical and automotive trades, where hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems are part of daily work
- Students who want to understand how common tools, machines and mechanical systems work
- Students who need a senior science credit to complete the OSSD
- Graduates and mature students completing a missing college prerequisite
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Motion and its applications: Analyze motion and the forces that cause it in real-world situations.
- Mechanical systems: Investigate simple and compound machines and how they transfer force and energy.
- Electricity and magnetism: Explore electrical circuits, electromagnetism and their applications.
- Energy transformations: Examine how energy is transformed in common systems and the effects on society and the environment.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Investigate how fluids and gases are used to transmit force in tools and machines.
Official Ontario course description
Physics, Grade 12, College (SPH4C)
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore these concepts with respect to motion; mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, energy transformation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; and the operation of commonly used tools and machines. They will develop their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics and solve both assigned problems and those emerging from their investigations. Students will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
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 OCAS.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
SPH4C frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SPH4C?
The Ontario prerequisite for SPH4C is Grade 10 Science, either SNC2D, Academic, or SNC2P, Applied.
Do I need SPH4C for college?
Many college technology and engineering technology programs list a Grade 12 physics course such as SPH4C. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Do I need Grade 11 physics before SPH4C?
No. SPH4C requires only Grade 10 Science, Academic or Applied, so no Grade 11 physics course is needed.
How long does SPH4C 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 SPH4C mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OCAS and send your report card to your home school.
I already took SPH4C. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.