AP Physics

Science

Curriculum

Course Title: AP Physics

Department: Science

Units of Study:

· Kinematics Exam Weighting

· Newton’s Laws of Motion

· Work, Energy, and Power

· Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

· Rotation 14–20% Unit 6: Oscillations

· Gravitation

· Electrostatics

· Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics

· Electric Circuits

· Magnetic Fields

· Electromagnetism

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Students in this class will be involved in an in-depth study of the Laws of Physics. Specifically, the topics to be studied are Newtonian Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism. The course rigor is designed to be college level.