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Advanced Placement Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Prerequisites: One unit of AP Physics I or II and one unit of Calculus or concurrent enrollment 

Course Number: SC1384

Credit: 1 credit

Grade Placement: Grade 11, Grade 12

Course Location: Home Campus

This course serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. The sequence is parallel to or preceded by mathematics courses that include calculus. Methods of calculus are used in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus, as well as continuing to develop a deep understanding of physics concepts. It will provide instruction in each of the following five content areas: electrostatics; conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnetic fields; and electromagnetism. This course is intended for pre-engineers and physics majors.

*** This course is currently offered at Martin High School and all AISD students may opt to take this course at Martin High School. Transportation will not be provided if a student chooses to take this course. Student is required to provide their own transportation to this campus to take this course. After completing this course, students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam for this course.