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AP Physics C (Mechanics) Course Syllabus Text College Physics, 7ed.; Serway/Faughn; Thompson, Brooks/Cole Publishing; 0-534-99723-6. Course Description The AP Physics C is a national calculus-based course in physics. This course is equivalent to the pre-engineering introductory physics course for the university students and is designed to prepare students for the AP Physics C Mechanics Exam given in May. The emphasis is on understanding of the concepts and skills and using the concepts and formulae to solve problems. Laboratory work is an integral part of this course. Students coming out of the courses should have a strong conceptual understanding of physics and well-developed skills in performing and analyzing laboratory experiments. They should also be able to apply their understanding to approach and solve problems that are essentially new to them. Schedule This course meets 54 minutes, five times a week. Although labs do not happen every week, they comprise at least 20 percent of the course time. Much of the learning is student centered, using guided inquiry to lead students to appropriate conclusions. Students often work in collaborative groups with students discussing ideas and forming solutions together. The last several weeks are spent reviewing problematic areas and solution strategies before the AP exam. Throughout the year, after-school and lunch time tutoring is available; this also includes the UCLA AP Readiness Program. Course Evaluation Student’s grade will be based approximately on the following: Tests and quizzes 45% Homework 20% Labs 20% Final 15% Grades are calculated on a point system. Grades are posted both online and in the classroom. Topics All topics are introduced using trigonometry and algebra, then as mastery of basic ideas is attained the topic is expanded to include differential and integral calculus. Calculus based topics are taught throughout the course where appropriate. Introduction Units and measurement Unit c