Course Title: Physics I (Honors) or Pre-IB Physics
Credit: 1.0  This course will meet the graduation requirement for science.

A. Major concepts/content. The purpose of this course is to provide a sophisticated introductory course in physics and to prepare students for IB Physics II or as their terminal Physics course.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
                                                - unifying concepts and processes of sccience
                                                - energy
                                                - mechanics
                                                - wave characteristics
                                                - conservation of energy and momentum                                                 - thermodynamics and heat transfer
                                                - electricity and magnetism
                                                - interaction among science, technologyy, and society

B. Special note. Laboratory work involves application of the scientific method, quantitative relationships, proper use of laboratory apparatus, and safety precautions.

C. Textbook. Merrill Physics Principles and Problems. 3rd Edition. (We will try to finish the first 11 chapters by January.)