This course is designed to provide a solid understanding of the makeup of matter. It is intended for students who enjoy science and mathematical problem solving. Spreadsheets and graphing calculators will be used extensively. This course will emphasize problem solving through special projects and laboratory exercises. This course takes the concepts of Physics and shows how they apply to the everyday world.
Strong emphasis is given to laboratory technique and laboratory preparation.
Many creative physics and pre-engineering assessments are integrated into selected topics to enhance the students' understanding of the concept. This course is designed to provide a solid understanding of the major concepts in college preparatory physics. It is designed for students who enjoy blending science and mathematical problem solving and it emphasizes learning through modeling and experimentation. Students will develop the mathematical relationships between physical quantities and will apply graphical analysis throughout the course. Topics of study will include vectors, kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, the laws of conservation of energy and momentum, rotation, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, wave behavior, thermodynamics, and modern physics.