The curriculum is based on the topics included in the syllabus provided by the College Board. Physics C, AP represents the first part of a university- level sequence in physics. Calculus is used to derive physical principles and to solve problems. A rigorous laboratory program is conducted that complements the advanced placement syllabus. The first semester is an in-depth study of Newtonian Mechanics, and the second semester is concerned entirely with Electricity and Magnetism.
Schools
Arlington Community High School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School
HB Woodlawn Secondary Program
Langston/New Directions
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Intensified Science sequence or first level course in Physics and permission of the instructor. Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Calculus AB, AP or BC, AP.
Notes
Students are required to take the AP exam associated with the two required courses. Students not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point for either course. (24570) (24571)