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** Course Overview **
 * St. James Catholic High School **
 * Course Title: ** Physics, Grade 11, University Preparation


 * Course Code: ** SPH 3U


 * Credit Value: ** 1


 * Teacher: ** Ms. McLeod

email: angela.mcleod@wellingtoncdsb.ca phone: (519)822-4290 ext 305
 * Teacher Contact: **

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 analyze the interrelationships between physics and technology, and consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.
 * Course Description: **

Through the study of physics, students have the opportunity to “discover the laws which govern the universe, as well as their interrelationship.” They (scientists, and therefore students) can “stand in wonderment and humility before the created and feel drawn to the love of the Author of all things.”(address of Pope John Paul II to the Jubilee of Scientists May 25, 2000) The study of any science helps students to learn to be reflective, critical, and creative thinkers, as well as discerning believers, who can apply their knowledge to the world around them. They can then make appropriate decisions in light of Gospel values and Church teachings. Through the study of the techniques of science, particularly experimentation, students learn to be collaborative contributors to an interdependent team, respecting the rights, responsibilities, and contributions of others. Overall, students become aware of the spiritual, as well as the physical dimension of the world and of the need to respect the environment and to use resources wisely in order to fulfill their roles as stewards of God’s creation. “By increasing his knowledge of the universe ... man has a veiled perception ... of the presence of God....” (address of Pope John Paul II). Please see the Course Calendar / Agenda Book for a listing of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations.
 * How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations: **


 * Unit Titles: **

Unit 1: Kinematics Unit 2: Forces Unit 3: Energy and Society Unit 4: Electricity & Magnetism Unit 5: Waves & Sound


 * Evaluation: **


 * =Course Grade Weighting=

Term Work…………………. 70% -project: 10% Exam.........................………30% || ==Category Weighting==

Knowledge and Understanding…………. 20% Thinking and Inquiry……………………... 40% Application………………………………....30% Communication…………………………... 10% ||

Failure to complete assessment and evaluation activities reduces the body of evidence upon which the teacher can evaluate student achievement of the curriculum expectations and could jeopardize the granting of a credit for the course.
 * Missed Evaluations **

If a test is missed, the absence must be confirmed with the office. Students are expected to write the test on the day they return unless previous arrangements have been made with the teacher.
 * Missed Tests: **

For each day an assignment is late 10% will be deducted up to a maximum of three days late (30%). Assignments will not be accepted after three days late or after the assignments have been returned which ever is first. Students will have one grace late day per course to be used without explanation.
 * Late Assignments ** :


 * Cheating and Plagiarism: **

** Note: ** Copying lab reports is a form of plagiarism and both students will be subject to the penalties. Each student is expected to submit his or her own work. For lab partners, calculations, if done correctly, may be the same. Any written work such as descriptive observations or answers to questions and conclusions may express the same information but must be written in their own words. Under no circumstances should a student give their lab report to another student. The use of electronic devices during all forms of evaluation including tests is strictly prohibited. It will be considered cheating if a student is found with a device.

Consequences for cheating can be found in the Student Agenda.