Required Subject Equivalencies

Preparation for University Level Degrees

Most undergraduate programs at the University of Guelph have specific program prerequisites in order to ensure adequate preparation for first year courses. To ensure that you are prepared, we recommend that you review the course outlines for each subject required for your major. To determine which subjects are required for your program, please visit the Ontario Requirements page. Once you have determined the required subjects, please select the appropriate subject from the list below.

Sciences

Biology, Grade 12, University Preparation (SBI4U)

This course provides you with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. You will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.

Prerequisite: Biology, Grade 11, University Preparation

See Biology Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation (SCH4U)

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. You will further develop your problem-solving and investigation skills as you investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.

Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation

See Chemistry Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

Physics, Grade 12, University Preparation (SPH4U)

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of physics concepts and theories. You will continue your exploration of energy transformations and the forces that affect motion, and will investigate electrical, gravitational, and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation. You will also explore the wave nature of light, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. You will further develop their scientific investigation skills learning, for example, how to analyse, qualitatively and quantitatively, data related to a variety of physics concepts and principles. You will also consider the impact of technological applications of physics on society and the environment.

See Physics Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

Mathematics

Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation (MHF4U)

This course extends your experience with functions. You will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden your understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. You will also refine your use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.

Prerequisites: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation

See Advanced Functions Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation (MCV4U)

This course builds on your previous experience with functions and your developing understanding of rates of change. You will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three dimensional space; broaden your understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. You will also refine your use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

Note: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) must be taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).

See Calculus and Vectors Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation (MDM4U)

For programs that require a 4U Math credit other than or in addition to MCV4U and MHF4U.

This course broadens your understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. You will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. You will also refine your use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.

Prerequisites: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

See Mathematics of Data Management Curriculum Requirements and the Ontario Curriculum: Secondary.

If you feel you are not well prepared in these areas, we encourage you to consider additional academic work before beginning your studies at the University of Guelph.

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