Physics
Conceptual Physics
R365 Conceptual Physics 1C 5
R366 Conceptual Physics 2C 5
This course is a Next Generation State Standards-based study of fundamental physics concepts and phenomena through the lens of inquiry-based performance tasks, labs, activities, and hands-on engineering projects. It incorporates the Next Generation Science Standards in a progressive non-linear format of instruction. While incorporating science and engineering strands, each unit will require students to develop models, carry out investigations, communicate information, and design solutions to various problems/challenges. This course serves as a foundational course to upper level science classes. Concepts and skills are reinforced by a strong emphasis on inquiry and exploration of scientific phenomena, hands-on laboratory experiences, and engineering practices while infusing disciplinary core ideas from other science disciplines. Students will apply reasoning and problem finding/solving skills through critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. This course meets the physical science portion of the state-mandated graduation requirements. Co-requisite: Algebra IC, Integrated Math I, or higher. This course meets the UC "d" science requirement.
Physics
R341 Physics 1C credits: 5
R342 Physics 2C credits: 5
This is a two‑semester course in physics for college preparatory students in grades 11 and 12. This laboratory oriented course includes concepts in mechanics, heat, electricity, wave phenomena, and kinematics. This course will meet the Physical Science graduation requirement, as well as the UC “d” science and “g” elective requirements. Prerequisite: Algebra IC and Algebra IIC or concurrent enrollment.
Honors Physics
R351 Physics 1H credits: 5
R352 Physics 2H credits: 5
This is a two‑semester course for 11th and 12th grade students who are academically talented in the area of mathematics. These students study the content covered in Physics 1C, but go beyond into concepts that are difficult to grasp by the regular high school student. The latest developments in the field of physics are studied. This course will meet the Physical Science graduation requirement, as well as the UC “d” science and “g” elective requirements.
