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Advanced Placement Physics B, 2nd Semester

Can Be Taught:
In ClassroomIn Classroom
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Semester 2
Author:
Daniel Gebreselasie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics at Galveston College
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Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Algebra
Delivery Method: In Classroom, Online
Duration: one semester
Sample Lesson:
application/pdf iconSampleAdvancedPlacementPhysicsB_SemesterTwo.pdf
Course Outline:
application/pdf iconCourseOutlineAdvancedPlacementPhysicsB_semesterTwo.pdf

Course Description

Advanced Placement Physics B is an algebra-based two-semester course, covering the following areas of study:

  • Newtonian Mechanics
  • Electricity 
  • Magnetism
  • Fluid Mechanics 
  • Thermal Physics
  • Waves 
  • Optics
  • Atomic 
  • Nuclear Physics

This second semester course covers electricity, magnetism, waves, optics and modern physics.

Students who receive a score of 3 or above on the AP Exam may have the opportunity to bypass the preliminary physics course at the college they choose to attend, depending on that institution's policy.

AP Physics B provides a foundation in physics for students in the life sciences, pre-medicine, some applied sciences, and other fields not directly related to science.

Materials

Provided online

About the Course Author

Daniel Gebreselasie, Ph.D., earned his doctorate degree in physics from Baylor University.  He has taught physics both at the high school and college levels.  Currently, he is an associate professor of physics at Galveston College.

Check out Dr. Gebreselasie's website and LinkedIn profile.

 

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