In the past, some students in this class have successfully taken the Advanced Placement Exam in Chemistry. Laboratory investigations, including both qualitative and quantitative in nature, will be correlated with the descriptive phase of the course. Topics studied will include measurement of time, space and matter, structure of matter, laws of motion, optics, potential and thermal energy, electromagnetic waves, electric circuits, and quantum systems. Small group laboratory work and demonstrations. Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of Algebra 3-4.
Course stresses the importance of mathematics in understanding the basic physical concepts.
An in-depth study will be made of laws of motion, optics, potential and thermal energy, electromagnetic waves, electric circuits, and quantum systems. Laboratory work, reading, problem-solving, and a research project. Students will have an opportunity to develop computer solutions to problems involving multiple variables. Course stresses the importance of advanced mathematics in understanding more complex physical concepts. An in-depth college level study will be made of laws of motion, optics, potential and thermal energy, electromagnetic waves, electric circuits, and quantum systems.