WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
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Course Name : AP Physics I Type of Course : Core Course
Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : 90 %+ in at least 1 Honors Science AND Geometry ( 90 %+) AND Adv . Algebra ( 90 %+) OR H . Geometry ( 85 %+) AND H . Adv . Algebra ( 85 %+)
Description : This course is an algebra-based Physics course that is equivalent to a first-semester college course . This course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem-solving ability . This course is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics . The course covers Newtonian mechanics ( including rotational dynamics and angular momentum ); work , energy , and power ; and harmonic motion . The course will involve independent study and frequent mathematical and written analysis to prepare students for the AP Physics I Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : AP Physics II Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Physics I ( 80 %+)
Description : This course is also an Algebra-Based physics course and is the equivalent to a secondsemester college course in algebra-based physics . The course covers fluid mechanics ; thermodynamics ; electricity and magnetism ; optics ; and atomic and nuclear physics . The course will involve independent study and frequent mathematical and written analysis to prepare students for the AP Physics II Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : AP Physics C : Mechanics Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Physics I ( 80 %+) AND AP Precalculus ( 80 %+)
Description : This course is a calculus-based course that includes a detailed study of classical ( Newtonian ) mechanics . The student who enrolls in the AP Physics C course should be comfortable using higher level mathematics in problem-solving . In addition , material on the AP Physics C exam in electricity and magnetism will be covered . The course will involve independent study and frequent mathematical and written analysis to prepare students for the AP Physics C : Mechanics Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
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