AP Physics C

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C

1 credit

4373

Full year

This is a second year course and the AP syllabus from the College Board will be used. Only Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism will be covered throughout the year. These topics will be covered in more detail and calculus will be used to derive many equations. Candidates must have completed a year of Honors Physics and must have completed or concurrently be enrolled in Honors Chemistry. In order to provide appropriate lab experiences, this course includes at least one double lab each cycle.

Prerequisite: Exemplary performance in Honors Physics and completion or concurrent enrollment in BC Calculus or math department chair approval. Acceptance is dependent upon criteria available from the science department chair.