Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism is a year-long calculus-based physics course that builds on previous coursework to go beyond an introductory university-level physics course. The fall semester of this course expands on prior coverage of translational kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy with attention to drag and vector mathematics, then advances into rotational kinematics and dynamics, gravitation, fluids, and waves. The spring semester addresses electricity and magnetism, including exploration of electrostatic force, electric fields, electric potential, simple circuits, magnetic fields, induction, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves. In both semesters, students will complete lab work that expands understanding of concepts, builds hands-on experimentation experience, and further develops written scientific communication skills.
Course Number
OP010A
Level
High School
Semester
Year-long
Credit per Semester
5.00
Subject
Prerequisites
Principles of Physics (OP005) or equivalent year-long lab-based physics course with a passing score on the Physics placement assessment, and enrollment in Single-Variable Calculus (OM045) or equivalent
Additional Information
Fulfills one year of the Fundamental Science graduation requirement