WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name : AP Physics C : Electricity and Magnetism Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Physics C : Mechanics ( 80 %+)
Description : This course is designed for students who excel in AP C : Mechanics . This course is also a calculus-based course that includes a detailed study of electricity and magnetism as well as Newtonian mechanics . The course will involve independent study and frequent mathematical and written analysis to prepare students for the AP Physics C : Electricity and Magnetism Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Advanced DNA / Genetics Research Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Biology ( 85 %+)
Description : This is a post-AP course that is designed as a research-based advanced genetics course , which will focus on human genetics , the human genome , and DNA fingerprinting . Students will be required to have a thorough background in scientific research and lab techniques . The course emphasis is on emerging technology and recent academic advancements that will enable students to conduct advanced investigations and research . Students will work independently and collaboratively on research problems . There will be additional required studies that will include latest works written about advances in genetics . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Advanced Physics Principles / Robotics Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : AP Physics I ( 80 %+)
Description : This is a post-AP course that is designed for students who excel in AP Physics 1 and will consist of students working independently and collaboratively in the research , design , development of robotics and automation technologies . There will be an emphasis on the application and integration of physics and technological principles in this course . Students will be introduced to the principles of robotics and automation and the role of robotics in industry and business through research , expert speakers , and site visits . They will apply their math , physical science , physics and technological skills and knowledge to the design and development of an array of robotic mechanisms . Students will learn and apply relevant computer programming languages in the process . Working in teams , students will build working robots which can accomplish specific predetermined goals and entering nationally recognized high-stakes robotics competitions . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
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