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Room 207 E-MAIL ADDRESS: dlabarbera@ WEB PAGE: http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us//Domain/248 POST SESSIONS: TUE. – FRI. COURSE DESCRIPTION The New York State course in Regents Physics is an excellent introduction to physics for the college bound senior. Many students embark on their university career without knowing exactly what they want to study. Taking physics in high school can open many doors for students who find that they want to major in a technical area. Students who take high school physics can obviously expect to do far better in university physics courses than those students who have not. Taking a course in physics gives the student a stronger foundation in problem-solving strategies and critical thinking. These are exactly the areas in which many universities and employers are complaining that candidates are not skilled enough! The Regents course is comprehensive in scope with each subject is treated with the proper depth for the average student. Students are prepared for, and expected to take, the Regents Physics exam in June. There are two prerequisites for this course. First, students should have completed Regents Biology, Regents Earth Science and Regents Chemistry. Without previous science experience, it will be difficult to do well in this class. Second, students should have completed two Regents Math exams. This course requires the understanding of algebra and fundamental knowledge of geometry that you gain from your math class. We meet every day for 40 minutes with an additional 40 minute lab period every-other day. At the completion of this course students should have a strong conceptual understanding of required topic and be able to complete all required physics laboratory experiments. COURSE TOPICS The science of physics Kinematics and Mechanics Energy and Momentum Electricity and Magnetism Vibration and Waves Modern Physics RESOURCES AND HELPFUL LINKS Textbook - Holt Physics, by Raymond A Servway and Jerry Faughn, /physics/ / .au/online/sc