AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 Combination

Meeting times for this course will be available in February, 2016. If you are interested in this course and have time constraints, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

In 2014, the Physics B exam was split into two one-year courses, Physics 1 and Physics 2. Many students are unable to take this amount of time to gain an understanding of the physics required for college level work in physics, astronomy, or engineering. This course is a unique AP-approved opprotunity for the dedicated student to complete both courses in a single year. The course introduces students to the principles of classical (Physics 1) and modern (Physics 2) physics, including basic concepts of motion, conservation laws, kinematics and dynamics, energy, momentum, thermodynamics, optics, electrical and magnetic fields, light wave mechanics, quantum mechanics, and nuclear energy.

Course Website: AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 Combination

Sections and Teachers

Section 1:

Instructor: Christe McMenomy

Starts: September 6, 2016
Ends: June 2, 2017

Monday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ET • Wednesday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ET • Friday 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Tuition: $600.00

Prerequisites

SO Natural Science 1 and 2 or equivalent three-year junior high physical/life/earth science combination, plus Honors or AP Biology or Chemistry emphasizing lab work and scientific methodology. Algebra covering the evaluation of functions and the quadratic equation and basic geometry must be completed prior to course. Trigonometry and precalculus math should be taken prior to enrollment or concurrently if trigonometry will be covered immediately.

Recommended background

Students should have mastered basic concepts of energy and motion, the forces of gravity, electricity, and magnetism. They should be comfortable with performing home labs, and well-versed in the AP science skills.

Teacher's notes:

This course is normally taught as a two-year sequence. Students attempting the intensive combination should be high motivated and self-disciplined, prepared to commit significantly more time than they would normally spend on a single course. Up to 15 hours per week may be required for chat preparation, quizzes, and lab work. Attendance at three weekly sessions is required for all students. Two sessions will cover textbook materials and homework assignments. The third session will cover lab work and specific preparation for the AP examination in May, 2017.

Textbooks and Materials

This item is required:

Physics: Principles with Applications [Edition or Version: 7], Authors: Donald C. Giancoli

ISBN: 0321869117

Publisher's website: Physics: Principles with Applications

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore

Other information: This loose-leaf format is significantly less expensive than the bound edition. Note that Kindle editions are also available. However, ONLY the 7th edition will do; earlier editions have different problem sets.

This item is required:

Physics: Principles with Applications AP Test Prep Workbook [Edition or Version: 6], Authors: Douglas C. Giancoli

ISBN: 0536731586

Publisher's website: Physics: Principles with Applications AP Test Prep Workbook

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore

Other information: This is the Workbook alone. Students taking this option may wish to purchase the text and workbook in combination (see optional texts for the primary physics course itself).

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