Physics 43
908133 1 Credit Full Year Level 3
Prerequisite: Biology
Open to: Grades 11, 12
Course Description: This course is designed for a non-college bound student. Topics covered include kinematics, forces, circular motion, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, and waves. The emphasis is on non-math, practical and descriptive physics. The students apply physics concepts to real life situations. They conduct simple experiments, practice solving physics oriented problems and analyze demonstrations. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
Physics 32: Conceptual
908135 1 Credit Full Year College Prep
Prerequisite: Student have taken or be currently enrolled in Geometry, Biology and Chemistry
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description: This course is designed for the student planning to attend college, but is not designed for a student with a background in high-level mathematics courses. Topics to be covered in this course include kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, and more. Students will conduct laboratory investigations to reinforce conceptual understanding of these physics topics. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
Physics 32: Mathematical
908132 1 Credit Full Year College Prep
Prerequisite: Student must have taken or be currently enrolled in Algebra II, Biology and Chemistry
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description: Topics covered include kinematics, forces, circular motion, energy, momentum, and more. Students conduct laboratory activities in which they discover equations that define the relationships between physical parameters. This course involves critical thinking, data analysis, and mathematical applications in science. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
UConn Physics
908139 1 Credit Full Year Honors
Prerequisite: Minimum B in Level I or A- in Level II science classes, Algebra II, Trigonometry (or concurrent enrollment in Trigonometry)
Open to: Grades 10, 11, 12 (all 10th graders must simultaneously be enrolled in a chemistry class)
Course Description: This is a first year non-Calculus, college-level physics course. The course follows the curriculum set forth by the UConn Physics Department. Students will study Newtonian mechanics, rotational mechanics, simple harmonic motion, waves, and sound. Students enrolled in the UConn Physics class may opt to take the AP Physics 1 exam in May. To do so, students will need to independently study additional physics content not covered in this class. Students will have the opportunity to apply for UCONN college credit in the UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) program and should refer to the UCONN ECE program materials for the registration process and related fees. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
AP Physics 2
908137 1 Credit Full Year Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Minimum A- in Physics 32: Mathematical, or successful completion of UConn Physics; Algebra II, and Trigonometry
Open to: Grades 11, 12
Course Description: Students will study electricity, static and dynamic fluids, thermodynamics, and atomic, nuclear and quantum physics. Students taking this course are assumed to have a high level of proficiency in mathematics. The College Board Advanced Placement Physics 2 test given in May is a course requirement. Students will have the opportunity to apply for UCONN college credit in the UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) program and should refer to the UCONN ECE program materials for the registration process and related fees. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.
AP Physics C
908138 1 Credit Full Year Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Physics 1 with a minimum B and have taken or be currently enrolled in Calculus.
Open to: Grades 11, 12
Course Description: This is a college-level course designed for students who want to pursue a career in physical sciences or engineering. It is a rigorous course based on the knowledge of mathematics that includes calculus. The study of Mechanics includes kinematics, Newton’s laws, circular motion, energy, gravity, systems of particles, momentum, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and simple harmonic motion. This course meets NCAA initial-eligibility certification.