Course Descriptions

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Grades 11, 12

College Credit Capable
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam 
Students who take the exam can earn 3-4 college credits, depending on their college of choice and exam score. 

A study of mechanics, including acceleration, force and motion, rotational mechanics, and energy and momentum, with an emphasis on laboratory work and problem-solving.  College physics relies more heavily on foundational math skills and problem solving than regular physics. Being a single-section course, students must meet prerequisites for admission provided below (satisfaction of prerequisites does not guarantee admission into the course).  

• Prerequisite: B+ or better grade in all previous math courses which must include Algebra 2/Trig, Physical Science, Biology, and an Application for Course Admission must be submitted to the student's counselor.
• Recommendation: College bound
• Required: No
• Note: 1) The College Physics curriculum is designed to help students prepare for the "AP Physics 1: Algebra Based" test. Students that have taken, or will be taking Calculus concurrently with College Physics may consider taking "AP Physics C: Mechanics" but should discuss this with both their Calculus and College Physics instructors prior to signing up for the AP Exam.  2) Students cannot take both Physics and College Physics