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Who should take SPH3U online?
SPH3U 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 planning university programs in engineering, physical sciences or health sciences that build on senior physics
- Students heading to college engineering technology programs, apprenticeships or electrical and mechanical trades who want a solid understanding of forces, energy and electricity
- Students who need SPH3U as the prerequisite for SPH4U Grade 12 Physics
- Students who want to get ahead or free up space in their regular timetable
- Students who need a stronger SPH3U mark or a missing science credit
- Homeschooled students, student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Kinematics: Describe and analyze linear motion using graphs, equations and vectors.
- Forces: Investigate different kinds of forces and apply Newton's laws to solve problems.
- Energy and society: Analyze work, energy, power and energy transformations and their impact on society.
- Waves and sound: Explore the properties of mechanical waves and sound and their applications.
- Electricity and magnetism: Investigate electric circuits, magnetic fields and electromagnetic technologies.
Official Ontario course description
Physics, Grade 11, University (SPH3U)
This course develops students’ understanding of the basic concepts of physics. Students will explore kinematics, with an emphasis on linear motion; different kinds of forces; energy transformations; the properties of mechanical waves and sound; and electricity and magnetism. They will enhance their scientific investigation skills as they test laws of physics. In addition, they will analyse the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Science, Academic
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.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
SPH3U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for SPH3U?
The Ontario prerequisite for SPH3U is SNC2D, Grade 10 Science, Academic.
What comes after SPH3U?
SPH3U is the prerequisite for SPH4U, Grade 12 Physics, University Preparation.
Do I need SPH3U for university?
Many engineering and physical science programs require Grade 12 physics, which builds on SPH3U. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
How long does SPH3U 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 SPH3U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took SPH3U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.