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 Physics
at
The Hill
Prerequisite: Offered to students with a
mathematical level no higher than Algebra 2. This course
meets five times a week, any period of which may be
utilized as a laboratory demonstration. This course has
been designed as a hands-on, discovery-bas ed learning
experience which emphasizes the total development of the
student's cognitive skills. The two major objectives of
this course are to increase the student's understanding
of the physical laws and to develop organizational and
problem solving sk ills. Topics such as mechanics,
motion, optics, and electromagnetism are presented with
minimal stress on mathematics. (1 credit)
Physics 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 2. This course is an
introduction into the field of physics with associated
laboratory techniques. The object of this course is to
develop an understanding of the essential principles of
physics, the student's problem-solving skills, and his
ability to apply mathematical techniques to physical
situations. Topics such as Newtonian dynamics,
electricity, optics, magnetism, and nuclear physics are
covered. ( 1 credit)
Physics 2 (AP)
Prerequisite: Physics 1 and approval of the
department chairman. This course gives a mathematical
approach to the field of physics, taking up topics in
mechanics, electricity, and magnetism. Methods or
calculus are used wherever appropriate in form ulating
physical principles and in applying them to physical
problems. Students may take the Advanced Placement
Examination to earn college credit and/or placement in an
upper level course. (1 credit)
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