INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

At the end of this course, students will:

1. Understand a brief overview of each topic associated with Mechanics, Optics, and Electricity and Magnetism.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background

To successfully complete this course, you must:

• Have completed Math B

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need to bring to class everyday the following:

·         Textbook

·         Notebook

·         Graph or quad-ruled paper

·         TI-83 plus or TI-84 graphing calculator

COURSE SCHEDULE

List of Topics Covered:

1. Motion in One Dimension

2. Two Dimensional Motion and Vectors

3. Forces and the Laws of Motion

4. Work and Energy

5. Momentum and Collisions

6. Rotational Motion and Law of Gravity

7. Heat and Thermodynamics

8. Sound and vibrations

9. Electricity and Magnetism

Please Note: A general Math Review is covered before the physics material begins.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Grading Policies:

Grading is Point Based:

Tests are worth 100 points

Homework is checked everyday. Total grade at the end of each quarter is 100 points. For each assignment not submitted 10 points are deducted from the total homework grade.