This course provides students with a deeper understanding of chemistry. Throughout the course, they will have multiple opportunities to refine their ability to communicate scientific data, as well as further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they explore various chemical processes. There will be an overarching emphasis on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that while the unit called “Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration” is not listed below, however the specific expectations listed in this unit are threaded and incorporated within the delivery and assessment of the other five units. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the SCH4U course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 0 | Prerequisite Review | 5 Hours |
| Unit 1 | Structure and Properties of Matter | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction | 20 Hours |
| Mid Semester Point | ||
| Unit 3 | Chemical Systems and Equilibrium | 21 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Organic Chemistry | 21 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Electrochemistry | 21 Hours |
| Final | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours | |
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory minimum requirement of 14 days enrollment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.