Course ID:  206001
YR
Course Name: Physics
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, Geometry, plus 2 credits of science

What's Next: AP Physics 1–2, AP Physics C, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, or 4th year science

Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions. Topics covered in this course will include kinematics, the nature of forces, conservation of energy and momentum, waves, and quantum phenomena. Physics is laboratory–oriented and student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.

Course ID:  206151
YR
Course Name: AP Physics 1
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Biology, OnRamps Biology, Chemistry or IPC, Geometry, and Algebra II, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or an equivalent course

What's Next: AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, or a 4th year science

AP Physics 1 is a yearlong course that provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem solving using algebra and trigonometry. Topics covered in this course include kinematics; forces & translational dynamics; work, energy, and power; momentum and energy; oscillations; and fluids.The course is grounded in three scientific practices: creating representations, mathematical routines, and scientific questioning & argumentation. This course prepares the student to take the Physics 1 Advanced Placement exam.

Course ID:  206251
YR
Course Name: AP Physics 2
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Physics or AP Physics 1, and Precalculus or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus or an equivalent course

What's Next: NONE

AP Physics 2 is a yearlong course that provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and builds upon the Physics 1 AP course. Topics covered in this course include thermodynamics; electricity; magnetism and electromagnetism; optics; waves and sound; and modern physics.The course is grounded in three scientific practices: creating representations, mathematical routines, and scientific questioning & argumentation. This course prepares the student to take the Physics 2 Advanced Placement exam. Students who have completed this course may not enroll in either AP Physics C Mechanics or AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism.

Course ID:  20615Q
SM
Course Name: AP Physics 1
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Physics, Geometry, and Algebra II, or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or an equivalent course

What's Next: NONE

AP Physics 1 is the first semester course of a yearlong course that provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of conceptual understanding and problem solving using algebra and trigonometry. Students explore principles of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and simple circuits.The course is based on six Big Ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories, and processes that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical world. This course prepares the student to take the Physics 1 advanced Placement exam. Students who have completed this course may not enroll in AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics 1 (yearlong), or AP Physics 2 (yearlong).

Course ID:  20635Q
SM
Course Name: AP Physics C Mechanics
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Physics or AP Physics 1, and AP Calculus or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus

What's Next: NONE

AP Physics C Mechanics is the first semester course of a yearlong course. In this course, the use of calculus in problem solving is introduced. This course applies both differential and integral calculus and provides instruction in each of the following six content areas: Kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, Work, energy and power, Systems of particles and linear momentum, Circular motion and rotation, and Oscillations and gravitation.This course prepares the student to take the Mechanics Advanced Placement C exam. Students who have completed this course, may not enroll in either AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2.

Course ID:  20645Q
SM
Course Name: AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Physics or AP Physics 1, and AP Calculus or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus

What's Next: NONE

AP Physics C Electricity and Magnetism is the second semester course of a yearlong course. This course applies both differential and integral calculus, and builds upon the AP Physics C: Mechanics course by providing instruction in each of the following five content areas: Electrostatics, Conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics, Electric circuits, Magnetic fields, and Electromagnetism.This course prepares the student to take the Electricity and Magnetism Advanced Placement C exam. Students who have completed this course may not enroll in AP Physics 1 or Physics 2.

Course ID:  201011
YR
Course Name: Integrated Physics and Chemistry GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Science 8 or Biology

What's Next: 3rd science choice

IPC integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in foundational topics such as: force and motion, energy transfer, structure & properties of matter, and changes in matter. Laboratory investigation will be a primary focus in instruction and will emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the laboratory.

Course ID:  201021
YR
Course Name: Integrated Physics and Chemistry RM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Science 8 or Biology

What's Next: 3rd science choice

IPC integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in foundational topics such as: force and motion, energy transfer, structure & properties of matter, and changes in matter. Laboratory investigation will be a primary focus in instruction and will emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the laboratory.Student will receive specially designed instruction based on modified content of the TEKS.

Course ID:  200281
YR
Course Name: Integrated Physics and Chemistry ALT
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Science 8 or Biology

What's Next: 3rd science choice

IPC integrates the disciplines of physics and chemistry in foundational topics such as: force and motion, energy transfer, structure & properties of matter, and changes in matter. Laboratory investigation will be a primary focus in instruction and will emphasize accurate observations, collection of data, data analysis, and the safe manipulation of laboratory apparatus and materials in the laboratory. Students access the curriculum through prerequisite skills and assessed through STAAR-ALT.

Course ID:  206011
YR
Course Name: Physics 1 GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 11, 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Algebra I, Geometry, OnRamps Biology, plus 2 credits of science

What's Next: AP Physics 1–2, AP Physics C, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, or 4th year science

Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions. Topics covered in this course will include kinematics, the nature of forces, conservation of energy and momentum, waves, and quantum phenomena. Physics is laboratory–oriented and student investigations emphasize asking questions and identifying problems, gathering and analyzing data, developing and communicating conclusions, and making informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving.