AP/ECE Physics I

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 I: PHYS 1201Q as described in the UCONN Undergraduate Bulletin.  ECE/AP Physics 1 is an algebra based introductory physics course that focuses on mechanics and first semester college physics topics. This is a yearlong course which also prepares students to take the AP Physics 1 exam in May. The course is geared towards students interested in majoring in science, medicine and engineering at the college level. Topics covered include: motion, forces, circular and rotational motion, work, energy, impulse and momentum, simple harmonic motion, waves properties, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and gravitation. Twice a week the class meets for a double period for laboratory investigations. At least 25% of the course-work will be laboratory based. Students taking this course junior year should consider taking AP Physics 2 or AP Physics C during their senior year for a complete physics sequence. 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)