5091y-H / 5092y-H

IB 2 Physics

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12

Prerequisites:

IB Diploma students see IB Policy Prerequisites

DP Course Students:

• IB Physics Year 2 Higher Level: A June-IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 4 and above. Please review the criteria of Year 2 IB courses.

• IB Physics Year 2 Standard Level: A June-IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 3 and above. Please review the criteria of Year 2 IB courses.

Description:

This is the continuation of Physics IB 1 at Higher Level. This is a very rigorous course. Topics include Atomic and Nuclear physics, Energy, Particle Physics, Quantum physics and one of the options (Astrophysics, Relativity, Engineering physics or Imaging). It prepares student for the IB exam in May. Laboratory work continues and the optional topics of the IB are studied.

Assessment:

Tests/exams/homework and lab work in accordance with IBO assessment practices.