Physics for Success in College

8/20/2019 Physics for Success in College

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Which course is right for you?


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Modern technology involvesphysics

Leads to a betterunderstanding of any sciencePhysics classes develop

critical thinking skillsPolishes the skills needed toscore well on the SAT


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College success in science,computing, engineering, andpremed depends in part onpassing physicsCollege recruiters recognize the

value of physics classes Job market for people with skillsin physics is strong


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A 1 !"#" $epartment of%ducation study foundthat the strongestpredictor of collegegraduation is somethingstudents do before theyever go to college&'articipate in rigorous,college(level courses inhigh school)and A'courses in particular"Cli*ord Adelman, Answers in the Tool Box: AcademicIntensity, Attendance Patterns, and Bachelor’s Degree

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AP Physics B provides an overviewof physics topics covering a widespectrum of topics using algebra skills

AP Physics C provides an in(depth,rigorous study of mechanics andelectromagnetism using Calculusskills


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%-cellent training for futurecollege students ma7oring in pre(med, architecture, chemistry,engineering and physics

'assing the A' e-am with a orhigher usually results in a generalscience college credit


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%8uivalent to the introductoryphysics courses o*ered for scienceand engineering ma7ors at mostcolleges and universities

'assing the A' e-am with a or

higher usually results in a credit fora re8uired college physics course


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Combining studies in these twocourses provides the greatest

depth of understanding of contentand applications

'rovides the rigorous preparationre8uired for a college ma7or inengineering or physical science


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Adding multivariable calculus to A''hysics C and A' Calculus 6C allows thegreatest understanding forengineering9physical science students

'rovides the most rigorous foundation

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'hysics is a cornerstone of thise*ort

A' 'hysics 69C, in particular, are acritical part of student preparation

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