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| AP Physics II |
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Prerequisite: Honors
Physics or Physics I; and concurrent enrollment in Honors Pre-Calculus or
Calculus or by a special consideration by the science faculty. Physics AP is a lab-based, student-centered course for students interested in receiving college credit through the AP program. The course follows the College Board Advanced Placement Syllabus, and students are encouraged to take the AP exam in May. In general, students interested in medical, engineering, or science related careers take this class. Calculus, Vector methods (multiplication and addition), and algebra are the mathematical foundations of the course. Important mathematical techniques are introduced early in the course and are continuously reinforced as they are applied to topics in the various units. The course emphasizes problem solving during laboratory work. This is accomplished by using an inquiry approach in which students identify experimental variables, design tests of these variables, and collect, organize and analyze data. Students are expected to keep a lab book that describes each lab activity, organizes data, and draws conclusions based upon interpretation of data. |
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Last Updated
Sunday, March 15, 2009 |