Advanced Placement (AP) Physics Level C: Mechanics

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PHYSICS LEVEL C: MECHANICS: This laboratory course is the capstone course in physics for those students planning on majoring in physical sciences or engineering in college.  The subject matter is a yearlong focus on classical calculus-based mechanics.  Students are expected to take the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam in May.  The course culminates with a student designed physics based research project. This course is aligned with the College Board guidelines for AP Physics C.

 

Length: Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Number of Periods per Semester: One

 

Grade Level: 10-11-12

Course Prerequisites:  Physics II or Physics I plus completion of or current enrollment in Calculus AB or Calculus BC

 

Application: None

Tryout : None

Counselor Approval Required: None

 

Dual Credit:  No, Possible AP Credit

Weighted: Yes, Full Point

 

Diploma Path:  Counts as a Science Course for all Diplomas

 

Quantitative Reasoning: Yes

 

Other:  Advanced Placement and dual credit courses use collegiate texts and are likely to have higher textbook and consumable fees.