Dublin High Math and Science: AP Physics

AP PHYSICS

Grade Level:                                     11-12

Length:                                              1 year

Prerequisite:                                      Concurrent enrollment in Calculus or above; completion of all semesters of previous math (including Trig/PreCalc) and science classes (including Chemistry) with B or better; permission of the instructor

Graduation:                                      Fulfills physical science requirement

College Prep:                                    Fulfills CSU/UC lab science requirement, college credit upon passing the national   exam in May

AP Physics is concerned with describing the relationships between matter and energy. Topics include: motion and the relationship of force and motion, wave behavior (light, sound), electric and magnetic concepts, and an introduction to the modern concept of the atom and the universe. This course may not be taken for duplicate credit after regular Physics. This is a rigorous college-level course, requiring self-motivated & independent learners. Careful preparation is required. Use of a graphing calculator is required for this course. Critical thinking and lab work and reporting are emphasized.