A basic high school introductory survey course at an accelerated pace offered to the more advanced science student with strong mathematical skills. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, dynamics, circular motion, universal gravitation, impulse/momentum, work/energy/power, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, waves, sound, physical optics, and topics in modern physics. Knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required for this course. New York State Laboratory requirements will be met, and the final examination will be the New York State Regents Examination in the Physical Setting-Physics.
Prerequisites
Algebra 2 and Chemistry with passing scores on both regents exams or recommendation from Algebra 2 and Chemistry teachers.