AP Physcis C

Course Description

This course is intended for students planning to specialize in a physical science or in engineering. Calculus- based Physics follows the typical sequence of a university physics course. The 1st semester is devoted to topics in classical mechanics including gravitation, simple harmonic motion, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of momentum and conservation of energy. 2nd semester will cover topics including will include electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and induction. The major emphasis of the course is on problem solving including hands-on projects, labs, and theoretical problems with calculus used throughout. It is highly recommended that the student has received a B or higher in Chemistry Honors.

Open to 11th and 12th grade students

Learning Format: Traditional

Course Length: Year

Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB or BC or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB or BC