AP Physics I

SCI505 and SCI506 | Full-Year Course
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrently taking Pre-Calculus
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬜10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI

This full-year course is designed to be taken by a student wanting a thorough knowledge of physics. It is assumed by the instructor that the student possesses sufficient background knowledge and math skills to be able to handle a university-level course. This course will cover Newtonian mechanics, work, energy, power, mechanical waves, sound, and electric circuits. This course will emphasize the development of problem-solving abilities. The student may take the AP exam on completion of this course.

It is highly advised to take the Advanced Placement exam as a culmination of the AP course curriculum.  Students who successfully complete an AP course will have a .5 weighted grade applied to their gpa for the course. Students who participate in the AP exam will have a total of 1.0 weighted grade applied to their gpa for the course. Regardless of exam participation, a student's transcript will reflect the title of the AP course they enrolled in.

Each exam has a cost that will be incurred by the student.  If students are in need of financial assistance to help with the cost of AP exams, please see your assigned counselor for information.