Advanced Physical Science Course Requirements
Mr. A. Gonzalez
agonzalez@sfponline.org
(718) 423 8810 ext 231
Objectives: This course will provide a general overview of both Chemistry and Physics. The purpose of
this course is to better prepare you for Regents level science courses. The course will discuss multiple
topics which are fundamental to all Regents level courses. We will attempt to cover a wide range of
thought provoking and challenging material. We will examine both the mathematical and real-world
application of these concepts. Laboratory experiments will allow you to apply classroom information in
various hands-on activities. You will also be assigned several research papers throughout the year, which
will further enhance your knowledge of Physics and Chemistry.
Course Requirements: Your final grade will be determined by your grades on full-period tests, quizzes,
lab reports, projects and homework. All students’ grades will be based on the following:
50 %: Full Period Exams
15 %: Quests
10 %: Quizzes
10 % Lab Reports
10 %: Projects/Reports
5 %: Homework
- All assignments are due promptly on the assigned day. Late assignments will be assessed a 15 %
penalty for each day late. Assignments more then 2 class sessions late will not be accepted. If you
anticipate having problems meeting these deadlines please notify me.
- Lab Reports will be due 2 days after they are performed.
- Lab Reports must be written in the format assigned by your Laboratory Instructor.
- All lab activities and associated data are to be recorded in your lab notebook. This notebook may be
randomly collected and graded as a quiz
- Notification for exams will occur 4-7 days prior to the exam date.
- There will be 3-4 major exams per quarter
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- Quizzes may or may not have prior notification. The total number of quizzes per quarter will vary per
quarter.
- You will be given a take home Quests which will be 5 class days after they are distributed
- One short-term project will be assigned per quarter
- Homework will be checked daily. Late homework will not be accepted..
- Students are expected to participate on a regular basis during the classroom sessions. This will allow
you and me to address any problems which may arise during the year in a timely manner.
- Students are expected to behave in an appropriate and adult manner. Disregarding this will result in a
detention TO BE SERVED ON THE DAY OF THE INFRACTION
- Students must arrive to the classroom promptly and sit in their assigned seats upon entering. Students
must remain in their seats for the entire period unless instructed otherwise.
-Each and every class will begin with a prayer; reverence and participation are expected during all
prayers.
- Talking during class will result in two problems: 1) Loss of information and class notes and 2)
Disciplinary consequences such as the loss of points on upcoming tests/projects.
-Horseplay and childish behavior will not be tolerated to any degree. This will result in loss of points
and potential involvement of the Deans office.
- Horseplay in the Laboratory may and can result in injury. Students, who play around during lab will
lose their lab privileges for the period and will fail the assigned lab.
- If you need to contact me after school hours the best method is via my email located at the top of this
sheet. Emails received before 6pm will usually be answered on the same day. Emails received after 6pm
may not be answered until the next business day. Emails received over the weekend or during holidays
will also be responded to on the next business day.
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APS SYLLABUS
Unit 1: Basics of Science
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Nature of Science
Scientific Method
Scientific Notation
Significant Figures
Metric System
Graphs and Graphical Relationships
Nature of the Universe
Unit 2: Chemistry
A) Nature of Matter
B) States of Matter
1) Solids & Properties
2) Liquids & Properties
3) Gases & Properties
4) Phase Changes and Heat
C) The Atom
1) History of Atomic Theory
2) Subatomic Particles
3) Atomic Number & Intro to the Periodic Table
4) Atomic Mass Number & Isotopes
5) Electron Configuration
D) The Periodic Table
1) Organization
2) Elemental Types
3) Periodic Trends
E) Ions & Ionic Bonding
1) Ion Formation
2) Ionic Bonds
3) Naming of Ionic Compounds
F) Covalent Bonding & Naming
G) Molecular/Formula Masses
H) The Mole & Avogadro’s Number
I) Chemical Reactions
1) Types of Reactions
2) Balancing Equations
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Unit 3: Physics
A) Measurements in Physics
B) Time
C) Speed and Velocity
1) Motion Diagrams, Formulas and Problems
2) Points of Reference
3) Motion Graphs
D) Acceleration
1) Problems and Motion Diagrams
2) Velocity vs. Time Graphs
3) Calculating Distances
E) Momentum & The Law of Conservation of Momentum
F) Newton’s Laws of Motion
1) 1st Law & Inertia
2) 2nd Law
3) 3rd Law
G) Gravity
1) Newton’s Concept
2) Einstein’s Concept
3) Freefall
H) Energy
1) Potential Energy
2) Kinetic Energy
3) Conservation of Energy
I) Electricity
1) Static Electricity
2) Current
3) Voltage
4) Resistance
5) Series Circuits
6) Parallel Circuits
7) Electrical Power
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