Physics

Note: Physics and Chemistry are offered in alternating years. Physics is being offered in the 2006-07 school year.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Science 1 and Science 2 and successful completion of two years of algebra based mathematics.  Physics is algebra based, laboratory oriented course-covering topics, which include mechanics, heat, light, electricity, and magnetism.  Algebraic solutions to problems in mechanics and electricity will be presented.  Applications to everyday physics, materials science, theoretical physics, and how things work will be emphasized through the use of projects.