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AP Physics I - Algebra Based 426 11-12 2 1
AP Physics 1 is a full-year course that is the equivalent of a first-semester introductory college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. This course requires that twenty-five percent of instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to demonstrate the foundational physics principles and apply the science practices. Inquiry-based laboratory experiences support the AP Physics 1 course and AP Course Audit curricular requirements by providing opportunities for students to engage in the seven science practices as they design plans for experiments, make predictions, collect and analyze data, apply mathematical routines, develop explanations, and communicate about their work. Colleges may require students to present their laboratory materials from AP science courses before granting college credit for laboratory work, so students should be encouraged to retain their laboratory notebooks, reports, and other materials. Students should have completed Geometry and be concurrently taking Algebra II or an equivalent course. Although the Physics 1 course includes basic use of trigonometric functions, this understanding can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in the AP Physics 1 course itself.
In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click here for AP policy).
This class meets for 9 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Final grade of B or higher in Honors Chemistry OR Teacher Recommendation
● Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II OR;
● Successful completion of Physics and teacher recommendation
Introduction to Geoscience 431 10-12 2 1
Introduction to Geoscience is designed to aid the junior or senior student in attaining a broader knowledge of the physical world in which they live. This includes both the physical aspects of our world in combination with our universe. By understanding the physical world students will be able to understand the changes that affect the system as a whole. Through reading, discussion, computer research, current events projects, and engineering students will gain a better understanding of the significance of the basic principles of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy in their everyday lives.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Successful completion of Biology.
AP Biology 433 10-12 2 1
The AP Biology course is equivalent to a two-semester college introductory biology course for biology majors. AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. Students should have successfully completed high school courses in biology and chemistry. The course is strongly recommended for any student considering medical and allied health profession at the college level. In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class(click here for AP policy).
This class meets for 9 periods per six-day cycle. PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Final grade of B or higher in Honors Biology OR teacher recommendation.
● Final grade of B or higher in Honors Chemistry OR Teacher recommendation.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced on the Biology Keystone Exam
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