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areas, or as a component in a non-science college C is administered as two separate required tests,
program that has science requirements. Credit or
advanced placement for the AP Physics 2 course
provides the student with an opportunity either to
have an accelerated college program or to meet a
basic science requirement; in either case the
student’s college program may be enriched. Access
to an intensive physics sequence for physics or
science majors is another opportunity that may be
available. Students are expected to take the AP
Physics 2 test in May.
AP Exam: $95.00
AP PHYSICS C
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12)
Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful
completion of a first-year physics course, and
concurrent enrollment in either AP Calculus AB or
AP Calculus BC. Any student without these
prerequisites will be asked to petition the teacher
for entry into the course.
Advanced Placement Physics C follows the content
outlined in the Educational Testing Service’s
Advanced Placement Physics C syllabus. The
syllabus outlines two college semesters of
introductory physics with calculus, intended for
students planning to major in a physical science or
engineering. The semesters outlined are limited to
two main subject areas; Mechanics and
Electricity/Magnetism. Emphasis is placed on the
use of theoretical and mathematical concepts to
explain and predict physical behavior. Laboratory
work stresses quantitative measurement and data
analysis using both traditional methods and
modern instrumental techniques. All students are
required to take the Advanced Placement Physics C
Examinations for both Mechanics and Electricity &
Magnetism as administered by the Educational
Testing Service. By qualifying with a score of 3 or
higher on the AP examination(s), students may be
permitted to enter advanced courses in college,
and receive college credit depending on university
requirements.
Fees: Students are required to pay double the
standard AP testing fee for this course. AP Physics
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one which covers Mechanics and one which covers
Electricity & Magnetism. It is also recommended
that students have a graphing calculator.
Additional Fees: Students attending the optional
field trip to Cedar Point in the spring will incur a
ticket cost of approximately $30.
AP Exams (B & C): $190.00
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12)
Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful
completion ("B" or better) in Biology, Chemistry
and Algebra II. Ecology and Physics would be
helpful but are not essential. Any student without
these prerequisites will be asked to petition the
teacher for entry into the course.
The Advanced Placement Environmental Science
course parallels a college environmental science
that is based upon scientific principles and analyses
from a variety of approaches and includes scientific
laboratory and/or field investigations.
The course provides instruction in each of the
following areas: earth systems and resources, the
living world, population, land and water usage,
energy resources and consumption, pollution and
global changes. In addition to providing students
with the scientific principles required to
understand the interrelationships of the natural
world, the course includes methods for evaluating
data mathematically and teaches students how to
identify and analyze ecological and human risks
along with extensive research on the possible
solutions to these risks. The course will include
lectures, independent reading and note taking,
laboratory experiences, field experiences and field
trips. Students enrolled in this class are required to
take the AP exam in May.
Lab Fees: Students are expected to pay a $30 fee
for required laboratory supplies.
AP Exam: $95.00