Physics
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 SCIENCE SUPPORT LAB - 04406-E - 1/2 CREDIT (EOD)
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in Physics
Credit: Elective
Description: Enrollment is also open to any student enrolled in a Physics course that may benefit from additional time with their teacher. Students may also be placed into this class based upon teacher recommendation. This class is designed to review and strengthen content knowledge for Physics.
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 similar to the Physics course but also covers both the AP1 Physics and the Syracuse University College Physics curricula. The Physics course also covers both the AP1 Physics and the Syracuse University College Physics curricula.Students generally experience success in this class if they averaged a grade of 85 or higher in all previous science (including Chemistry) and math courses. 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. Students that successfully complete this course can obtain as many as 8 credits from Syracuse University at a reduced tuition. Students may register to take the Adavanced Placement Physics 1: Algebra Based exam on a walk-on basis. For information regarding AP exam dates and fees, please visit the College Board website at http://www.collegeboard.org