Earth and Space Science
This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the...
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Course overview
What this course covers
This course develops students’ understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Students will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Students will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.
Course code
SES4U
Grade level
Grade 12
Pathway
University
Credit value
1.0 Ontario secondary school credit
Learning format
Online, asynchronous course with enrollment support
Enrollment is available online, with placement and eligibility confirmed during admissions review.
Course tuition
$599
CAD · 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit
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Course duration
110 instructional hours
Enrollment
Flexible online enrollment
Course pathway
University
Learning outcomes
What students will work toward
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investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them
closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth’s systems interact and how they have changed over time
Throughout the course, students will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives
The course draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence
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Listed prerequisite
Grade 10 Science, Academic
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Course FAQ
Questions about this credit
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Is SES4U fully online?
Yes. Earth and Space Science SES4U is sold as an online secondary school credit with remote enrollment support.
How long does SES4U take?
The standard course duration is 110 instructional hours, with pacing confirmed during enrollment.
Are there prerequisites for SES4U?
The listed prerequisite is: Grade 10 Science, Academic.
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