AP Physics C Syllabus
This course ordinarily forms the first part of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. The sequence is parallel to or preceded 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 sequence 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. The subject matter of the C course is principally mechanics, and electricity and magnetism, with approximately equal emphasis on these two areas. The C course is the first part of a sequence which in college is sometimes a very intensive one-year course but often extends over one and one-half to two years, with a laboratory component

Presently, this course is taught as an Independent Study course utilizing the text PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS, by Craig Fletcher. The course is a two-semester course, Mechanics and Electricity/Magnetism. I will be available for after-school help when the need arises.

You will be highly encouraged to take the appropriate AP Exam in May and will be rewarded if you pass the exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5.
Mechanics:

There are 10 units plus the final. For each unit there will be a unit test (100 pts. each) with a Final Exam (200 pts.) at the end. Since this is an Independent Study, you may work at your own pace. There will also be 5 laboratories (100 pts. each). Your grade will be an average of all of the points (the lowest unit test may be dropped). To schedule a test you must give me a minimum of 1 week's notice.
Mechanics Suggested Schedule:
Week Ending Unit Chapter(s) Topic Review sheets upon request
Sept. 9 1 1,2,3 Math review, Derivative, Differentials & Differential Equations, Integration Review 1,2,3
Sept. 23 2 4 Kinematics Review 4
Oct. 7 3 5 Newton's Laws Review 5
Oct. 20 4 6 Energy Consideration Review 6
Nov. 4 5 7 Momentum Review 7
Nov. 18 6 8 Rotational Motion I Review 8
Dec. 2 7 9 Rotational Motion II Review 9
Dec. 16 8 10 Gravitation Revie 10
Jan. 6 9 11 Vibratory Motion Review 11
Jan. 27 10 Review Mechanics Final Exam  
Suggested Study:
I suggest that you use a dedicated notebook to take notes and work problems. Each chapter in the text contains questions at the end, which I suggest that you do as you go through the chapter. The questions increase in difficulty as you go. I have also generated a review sheet for each chapter if you think it would be helpful.  You may request to see my key.

You will probably have to schedule your laboratories unless the lab is being done by the AP Physics B class AND you have not already done it.

E/M:

There are 7 units plus the final. For each unit there will be a unit test (100 pts. each) with a Final Exam (200 pts.) at the end. Since this is an Independent Study, you may work at your own pace. There will also be 4 laboratories (100 pts. each). Your grade will be an average of all of the points (the lowest unit test may be dropped). To schedule a test you must give me a minimum of 1 week's notice.
Electricity/Magnetism Suggested Schedule:
Week Ending Unit Chapter Topic Review sheets upon request
2/3 1 13 Static E-Fields & Forces Review 13
2/17 2 14 Gauss's Law Review 14
3/3 3 15 E-Potentials & Energy Considerations Review 15
3/17 4 16 DC Circuits Review 16
3/30 5 17 Capacitors Review 17
4/14 6 18 Magnetic Fields Review 18
4/28 7 19 Faraday's Law Review 19
5/12 8 Review E/M Final Exam  

The Exams are May 15th. Sometime after Spring Break you should begin a review of Mechanics to prepare for the exam.

After the Exams and your Portfolio is turned in, you are finished with the course.
 

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