12th Grade G.A.a.D
Physics
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3 or concurrent enrollment in NC Math 3
Students develop a general understanding of the mathematical and motion-oriented study of matter and energy. Mechanics, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, gravity, and nuclear energy are the major topics of study. Students who wish to study these topics in detail should take Honors Physics.
1 Credit
34302X0
34305X0
1 Credit
Honors Physics is the in-depth mathematical and motion-oriented study of matter and energy. It provides an understanding of the physical principles and laws dealing with mechanics, heat, light, electromagnetism, and nuclear energy. Students are provided various laboratory experiences that are designed to enhance and reinforce concepts and principles in physics.
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3 or concurrent enrollment in NC Math 3
Physics Honors
CTE Internship
CS972XOA
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
A CTE Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within a general career field. Internships allow students to observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship. A student must complete 135 hours of work-based learning to earn 1 credit.
AP Physics I-Algebra Based
3A057X0
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
AP Physics I is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum): work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It also introduces electric circuits.
Physics I: unlike AP Physics B, which recommends a prior high school physics course, no prior course work in physics is necessary to students to enroll in AP Physics I. Students should have completed NC Math 2 and be concurrently taking NC Math 3. Although the Physics I course includes basic use of trigonometric functions, this understanding can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in the AP Physics I course itself.
3A067X0
1 Credit
AP Physics II is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.
Physics II: Students should have had AP Physics I or a comparable introductory course in physics. Students should have taken or be concurrently taking Precalculus or an equivalent course.
Prerequisite: None
AP Physics II-Algebra Based
3A047X0
1 Credit
Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics
Recommended prerequisite(s): Advanced Math, Chemistry, and Physics
This course should provide instruction in each of the following six content areas: kinematics; Newton’s law of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillation and gravitation.
Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
3A037X0
1 Credit
Recommended prerequisite(s): Advanced Math, Chemistry, and Physics
This course should provide instruction in each of the following five content areas: electrostatics; conductors, capacitors and dielectrics; electric circuits; magnet fields; and electromagnetism.
Advanced Game Art Design
Prerequisite: Game Art Design
This course is a continuation in the study of game design and interactivity. Emphasis is placed on visual design, evaluating, scripting and networking protocols, and legal issues as well as 3D visual theory. Students compile a game portfolio. Advanced topics include the use of audio and visual effects, rendering, modeling, and animation techniques. Students work in collaborative teams to develop a final 3D game project. Art, English language arts, mathematics and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Technology Student Association (TSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.