HONORS PHYSICS

Honors Physics is an advanced-level Newtonian physics course with a strong emphasis on data analysis and problem-solving. Students enrolled in Honors Physics should have a strong interest in science, possess strong math (geometry, trigonometry and algebra) skills and an intrinsic curiosity in natural processes. The course includes a study of mechanics, light and ray optics, waves, and an introduction to electricity.  This course provides students a platform to develop an awareness, appreciation and understanding of the natural world’s energy and motion. Related items stressed in this course include the philosophy and nature of science, scientific method, history of physics, technology, and scientific inquiry. Algebra II is a prerequisite to Honors Physics.