Science_Physics

Physics Department

Physics is the study of motion, forces, work, energy, electricity and magnetism, optics and sound. Physics is fundamental to the other sciences and is useful in understanding many everyday situations. Problem solving is emphasized, not the memorization of scientific facts and formulas. Completion of chemistry is recommended and students should have a working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

PHYSICS FACULTY WEBSITES
Ms. Stephanie Aumann
Mr. Mark Brown
Mr. John Grafstrom

PHYSICS – Advanced Year long – 84440T1
This course will emphasize both conceptual and mathematical understanding of the Physics topics that are listed
above. Practical applications will be made in all topics. Concurrent enrollment in a math class is recommended.
The completion of Chemistry is also recommended. St. Mary’s University has approved Physics - Advanced as part of its Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC). 11th and 12th grade students who take Physics - Advanced and maintain a “C” average in this class may earn from St. Mary’s three college credits. These credits are transferable to approximately sixty other colleges and universities. The college credits for this class can be used to meet a science requirement at most colleges, but will not be
accepted for students who plan to continue in a scientific program of study. Students who are interested in a
scientific career and want college credit should enroll in AP Physics.
Grade 11, 12

PHYSICS – Honors Year long – 84450T1
This course covers the topics listed above, and some others. It moves at a college pace, and the depth is that of
a college course for non-majors in a scientific or engineering field. St. Mary’s University has approved Physics - Honors as part of its Program for Advanced College Credit (PACC). 11th and 12th grade students who take Physics - Honors and maintain a “C” average in this class may earn from St. Mary’s three college credits. These credits are transferable to approximately sixty other colleges and universities. The college credits for this class can be used to meet a science requirement at most colleges, but will not be accepted for students who plan to continue in a scientific program of study. Students who are interested in a scientific career and want college credit should enroll in AP Physics. Students not seeking the St. Mary’s credit will be well prepared for college physics.

Strong math skills are essential for success in this course. Concurrent enrollment in a math class is required, with calculus suggested as the most beneficial.
Grade 11, 12

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS - Honors Tri I - 84550T1
This is a course in introductory physics intended for students who plan on majoring in science or engineering in
college, or those who seek to challenge themselves at a very high level. The mathematical background required
of the student is completion of or concurrent enrollment in introductory calculus. (There can be no exception to
this requirement.) Completion of Honors Chemistry is strongly recommended. The main objectives of the course are: to provide the student with a clear understanding of the concepts and principles of physics; to strengthen this understanding through real-world application of these concepts; to demonstrate the role of physics in other disciplines; to prepare for the Physics C examination, the passing of which results in college credit at participating colleges and universities. The course can be divided into two categories: Newtonian mechanics (first half year) and Electricity and Magnetism (second half year). Each half-year is equivalent to a semester of college calculus level physics. The student will be eligible to take the AP exam for one or both of the topics, and credit for each semester is awarded individually.

Co-requisites: Calculus must be taken concurrently.
Summer requirement: Pre AP physics, which meets entirely on-line during the summer. Moodle
is used for discussions, and problems are done on-line through the University of Texas. No
summer attendance at school is required, although optional help sessions will be offered.
Credit will be awarded only after completion of AP Physics.
Grade 12

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