Science Courses > Advanced Placement Physics - Electricity and Magnetism

Course Name Advanced Placement Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
Course Number 4550
Grade/Meeting time 11 Daily, semester
12 Daily, semester
Credit 1.0
Weight 1.5
Graduation Requirement Science
Prerequisite Grade of C+ in AP Physics-Mechanics and Grade of B in Calculus
Special Consideration Spring semester only

Description:

AP Electricity & Magnetism is a rigorous course of study designed to be the equivalent of a second-semester college Physics course with an emphasis on conceptual development as well as problem solving. Knowledge of Algebra and Basic Trigonometry is needed for this course. Calculus will be used in problem solving and in derivations of equations. The content of this course will be Electricity and Magnetism, which includes electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetostatics, and electromagnetism. This curriculum, developed by the AP Physics Committee, will prepare the student to perform at his or her best on the AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism exam.