Physics
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS
Course: 229 Credit: 1 Grade: 11, 12 |
This course emphasizes a descriptive approach to physics, while studying topics that include mechanics, heat, waves, sound, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Connections between concepts learned in class and everyday experiences will be emphasized.
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Prerequisites: None
COLLEGE PREPARATORY PHYSICS
Course: 230 Credit: 1 Grade: 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course presents both the conceptual and mathematical nature of physics and includes a study of mechanics, heat, waves, sound, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Students taking this course will be expected to use algebra on a regular basis.
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Prerequisites: Concurrent Enrollment in Algebra II/Trig OR concurrent enrollment in Algebra II with Chemistry Teacher Recommendation
HONORS PHYSICS
Course: 231 Credit: 1 Grade: 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course presents both the conceptual and mathematical nature of physics and includes a study of mechanics, heat, waves, sound, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Students taking this course are expected to have strong math skills, as a major emphasis will be placed on data analysis and integrated problem solving.
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Prerequisites: Precalculus (may be taken concurrently)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS
Course: 233B Meets 8 periods per 6-day cycle Credit: 1.25 Grade: 12 Weight: .05 NCAA Accepted |
This second-year, calculus-based physics course is designed to prepare students to take both the A.P. Physics Mechanics and the A.P. Physics Electricity and Magnetism Exams. Topics include translational and rotational motion, forces, energy, momentum, gravitation, oscillations, electric fields and potential, electric circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. The course follows the guide for A.P. Physics developed by the College Entrance Examination Board.
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Prerequisites: Honors Physics, A.P. Calculus AB or BC (may be taken concurrently)
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
Course: 235 Credit: .5 Grade: 11, 12 |
In this semester-long, introductory electronics course, students will learn the basic operational theory of resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors. Students will also learn the skills required to construct and troubleshoot electronic circuits containing these components, while building various electronic devices.
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Prerequisites: Completion of Physics or concurrent enrollment in Physics