AP/ECE Physics C - Mechanics

This course is offered cooperatively with the University of Connecticut Department of Physics. Its form, content and rigor are comparable to those of General Physics with Calculus I: PHYS 1401 as described in the UCONN Undergraduate Bulletin. ECE/AP Physics C is a full-year calculus-based physics course intended for those interested in engineering, physics and chemistry at the college level. The course covers Newtonian Mechanics and will prepare students to take the AP Physics C Mechanics test in May - this is the content that corresponds with UCONN PHYS 1401.  Calculus is used to solve problems and basic integration and derivations will be taught as needed. Twice a week the class meets for a double period for laboratory investigations. A summer reading/assignment is required.

UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in a variety of disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)