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

Instructor: Christe McMenomy

Section dates, meeting times, and tuition are still being determined. Click on instructor name to contact instructor and suggest your course schedule preferences.

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: Note: the link to the publisher's website offers an eText from VitalSource.com for a limited time period. Pearson no longer offers this text in printed format. However, it has been out for a number of years, and any printed (hardcover, softcover) or online version will be acceptable as long as it is the seventh edition.

This item is recommended but not required and its use is optional:

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

ISBN: 0536731586

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore

Other information: This workbook was prepared for the previous edition of the text and may be available in used copies now. It contains exercises preparation for students planning on taking the AP text.

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