Syllabus
AP Physics C Mechanics 2015-2016
Overview
Welcome to AP Physics C Mechanics! In this course, we will be learning about
the physical processes that govern the universe around us from gravity to collisions and
everything in between! This course is meant to be a college level, introductory calculus
course and as such students will be expected to engage, participate, and work at an
appropriate level. Success in this course will require a high level of participation, a
positive attitude, and hard work. Completion of this course will prepare students to
take the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam at the end of the year.
This is an introductory calculus based course and some topics will discuss
concepts involving introductory differential and integral calculus. Topics will include 1
and 2 dimensional kinematics, Newton’s Laws, Forces, Work, Energy, Linear
Momentum, Systems of Particles, Circular Motion and Rotation, Gravity and Orbits,
and Oscillations. Students will also learn how to design, implement, and report on
laboratory experiments. I look forward to having a great year with you!
Contact Information
Teacher: Mr. Kevin Duong
Work Phone: (520) 696-5627
Email: kduong@amphi.com
Website: http://mrduongphysics.pbworks.com
Texts/Materials Required
Regular Textbook:
Title:
Fundamentals of Physics
Authors:
David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons,
Year:
2005
Edition:
Seventh Edition
Supplemental Text:
Title: Conceptual Physics
Author:
Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher:
Addison Wesley
Year:
1997
Edition:
Third Edition
Materials:
- Lab Notebook
*Note: Colleges may ask for evidence of this course being a lab course. Having a
well-documented lab notebook as well as a portfolio of lab reports will help in
this case. Periodically, I will ask for the Lab notebook to be turned in.
- Class Notebook
- Calculator (must be able to perform sine, cosine, tangent functions)
- Pencils and erasers
- Folder or Binder to keep handouts
Retake Policy
Retakes, whether tests or quizzes, must be done outside of normal class time.
This means either before school, tutorial period, lunches, or after school.
Quizzes may be retaken within 2 weeks of the day when the quiz was returned
to you. Keep in mind, I may not return the quiz directly to you and I often will not go
over the quiz in class. These retakes will override the previous grade.
I will generally go over tests in class once everyone has taken them. Tests are
not eligible for retakes, however, corrections can be made for up to 50% of the loss
credit back. These must also be done within the 2 week window. Keep in mind, I will
keep all tests in the room, so you must come into my room to make corrections.
Grading Scale
The course will be point based and tentatively split as shown:
10% Final
20% Tests/Quizzes
25% Homework/Classwork
40% Labs
5% Class Participation
The grading scale will follow the district wide scale as shown:
90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
< 59%
F