Requirements include a literature search to identify an area of interest and in-depth exploration. All projects are supervised by a faculty advisor. Full Year None Available. Full Year None Available. This course is designed for students who have an excellent grasp of the fundamental concepts taught in Intermediate and Advanced Physics.
Emphasis is placed on developing advanced problem-solving skills.
Topics not covered in previous physics courses, including rotational kinematics, dynamics, quantum optics and relativity, are covered in this course. Laboratories are incorporated into the curriculum in preparation for the AP exam. Full Year Students explore the science of meteorology by using a variety of tools, including satellite imagery, local measurements, and data acquired via the Internet. Activities are designed to help students visualize data and integrate information from various sources. This elective course deals with standard astronomy as well as with stellar nuclear reactions which produce the elements.