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MST AP Physics B
Prerequisite: MST teacher recommendation. This course is equivalent to a two-semester introductory college-level physics course. Topics covered include all areas of physics: kinematics, dynamics, work/energy, momentum, oscillations, fluids, heat, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, induction, sound, light, optics, atomic/nuclear physics, and relativity. Students enrolled in this course should have excellent algebra skills, good analytical skills, self-disciplined study habits and a willingness to excel in a challenging course. Internet resources and online communications are used extensively in this course. Completion of this course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Physics B exam. Students who receive a passing score on the Advanced Placement Physics B exam may earn college credit for this course. Students in this class will have 0.5 honor points added to their grade.
Available only at the Pankow MST Center
MST AP Physics C
The Advanced Placement Physics C is calculus-based course in general Physics. It is equivalent to taking Physics for Scientists and Engineers at a university. The sequence of material is parallel to or proceeded by mathematics courses that include calculus. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate in formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. The study is more intensive and analytic than that in the B course. Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus. If you pass the AP exam in this subject many colleges will wave the physics requirement for your first four hours of University Physics that is required for majors in the Physical Sciences and Engineering. Students in this class will have 0.5 honor points added to their grade.
Introduction to Energy
Introduction to Energy is all about Green Energy. It provides an introduction to generating clean energy, sustainability theory, and green building practices. The design, construction process, and the business case for green buildings are emphasized. It is a hands-on exploration of the energy sources and conservation in our futures. It includes wind turbine operation, wind power system design, basic and advanced solar power system designs, fuel cell operation, energy auditing, environmental monitoring, sustainable architecture, and green structure design.
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