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AP Physics C
Course Number: 0025
Course Length: year
semester 1:
C1 Mechanics
semester 2:
C2 Electricity and
Magnetism
Credits: 1.0
Fee: 2 AP Exam Fees
Open To: all
Physics C is a more rigorous, calculus-based physics
course which provides a systematic introduction and
laboratory study of the main principles of physics.
Understanding of these principles and the ability to
apply them in solving problems are the major goals of
the course. Major content areas include: mechanics,
kinematics, dynamics, electricity, magnetism and
modern physics. Both vocabulary and mathematics
will be on the enriched level. Laboratory work
will supplement the course work and emphasize
mathematical and graphical analysis of data and
guided inquiry. Upon completion of this course,
students should be prepared to take the AP Physics
C exams. 2 AP exams required. Course requires a
student to take C1 and C2 consecutively. Web assign
fee.
Prerequisite: Approval of previous science
teacher and counselor. Pre-calculus and calculus
must be taken previously or concurrently.
Honors Chemistry 1 is strongly recommended.
AP Environmental
Science
Course Number: 3006 AP
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: AP Exam Fee
Open To: juniors, seniors
AP Environmental Science is a laboratory course
designed to stress scientific principles associated
with environmental science and will undertake a
more advanced study of topics in environmental
science. It will provide students with the scientific
principles, concepts, and methodologies required
to understand the interrelationships of the natural
world, to identify and analyze environmental
problems both natural and man-made, to evaluate
the relative risks associated with these problems,
and to examine alternative solutions for resolving
and/or preventing them. The course will address
a wide range of scientific fields with emphasis on
their integration and application to environmental
problems and solutions. The purchase of a
workbook/laboratory manual may be required.
This course includes various field experiences
including an overnight camping trip which will be
an additional cost. AP Exam required.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and one
earned credit each of Honors/Academic Biology 1
and Honors/Academic Chemistry 1 and successful
completion of geometry.
Academic Physics
Course Number: 3010
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $
Open To: all
A laboratory course which stresses the fundamental
laws and concepts of physics and their applications
to real life situations. Content areas include: vector
analysis, forces and motion, energy, momentum,
sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern
physics. Emphasis is placed upon problem-solving
strategies. Web assign fee.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, one
earned credit of Algebra 2 / Trig. (Chemistry 1
is strongly recommended.) One earned credit of
Physical Science.
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