Timberline High School Physics 20052006（树带界线高中物理20052006）.pdf

Mr. Gregory Burkhart Contact information Timberline High School Work phone (360) 412*4860 AP Physics 20 14-20 15 Syllabus gburkhart@nthurston.k12.wa.us Overview Welcome to THS AP physics! By choosing to include AP physics in your schedule this year you have already demonstrated that you have a keen intellect and impeccable taste. This syllabus will give you some basic information about the course. This course is equivalent to a 1st semester college Physics course taken by non-math and physics majors. It requires a considerable amount of effort outside as well as inside the classroom. Students will design experiments to test hypothesis and derive mathematical models. Your work will culminate with the AP exam in early May which can earn you either college credit or a course waiver depending on the college you attend. Students enrolled in the course are expected to prepare for and take the AP exam. Course Objectives  Apply math and science to everyday experiences  Critically assess problems and identify a correct solution  Apply theory to laboratory experiences  Demonstrate understanding in clear and concise written lab reports Enclosures Syllabus Lab safety agreement –please sign Laboratory safety is of paramount importance in my classroom. Please read, sign and return the laboratory safety agreement ASAP. I need this document on file before I can allow you to work with the lab equipment. Nuts and bolts The list of stuff you need for class can be found on my website (email me for the URL). Students will keep laboratory reports, homework and notes in a 1 subject standard sized spiral bound lab notebook. You will use a scientific calculator every day so go get one A.S.A.P. Textbooks: Primary: Physics Kahuna’ electronic book and homework set – accessed from my website. If you do not have internet access please bring in a blank CD, DVD or memory