Dublin High Math and Science: Physics

PHYSICS

Grade Level:                                     11-12

Length:                                              1 year

Prerequisite:                                      Concurrent enrollment in Trig/PreCalc or above; completion of all semesters of previous math (including Algebra 2 with Trig) and science classes (including Chemistry) with C or better; permission of the instructor

Graduation:                                      Fulfills physical science requirement

College Prep:                                    Fulfills CSU/UC lab science requirement

Physics is concerned with describing the relationship between matter and energy. Topics include: motion and the relationship between force and motion, wave behavior (light, sound, etc.), electric and magnetic concepts, and an introduction to the modern concept of the atom. Use of a graphing calculator is required for this course. Critical thinking and lab work and reporting are emphasized.  Students must have passed AlgebraII/Trig to enroll in this class.