PHYSICS - 04406 - 1 CREDIT *
PHYSICS LAB - 04406-L (EOD)
Prerequisite: Geometry and one credit in science.
Credit: Science
Description: This course explores the basic concepts of physics and introduces the student to the physical world through the language of mathematics. Two major goals of the course are to develop an analytical attitude toward the physical world and to gain experience in the basic concepts of physics through the application of mathematical models. This course is a carefully coordinated study of scientific thought, describing motion, the cause of change of motion, energy, circular motion, wave theory, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and relativity. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on student inquiry, experimentation and discovery of the fundamental concepts involved. Students should be co-enrolled in Algebra II. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Physics. All students will complete a school final with lab practical in June. Students need access to a scientific calculator for this course.
PHYSICS HONORS -04408 - 1 CREDIT *
PHYSICS LAB - 04408-L (EOD)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Project Risk Taker(PRT) Program, co-enrolled into PRT Algebra II H and College PRT Principles of Engineering
Credit: Science
Description: Students will follow an immersive physics curriculum dedicated to the integration of engineering and math through the topics of mechanics, waves, electricity and modern physics. Students will develop knowledge and skills to independently analyze and verify the laws of physics. They will then apply their knowledge to the construction of their interdisciplinary assignments.
COLLEGE PHYSICS I- 04411 - 1 CREDIT *
COLLEGE PHYSICS I LAB - 04411-L (EOD)
Prerequisites: Two credits in science and concurrently enrolled in Algebra II. Teacher Recommendation
Credit: Science
Description: This course is for students who are motivated and interested in science, who have shown competence in previous science and math courses, and who are able to work independently. The curriculum is provided by Syracuse University, mirroring the course on campus. Students generally experience success in this class if they averaged a grade of 80 or higher in all previous science (including Chemistry) and math courses. Students should be co-enrolled in Algebra II Pre-Calculus or Calculus.. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Physics. All students will complete a midterm exam (SUPA Physics 101 final) and final exam (SUPA Physics 102 final). Students need access to a scientific or graphing calculator for this course. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 8 credits from Syracuse University at a reduced tuition. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Physics.
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