The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism course is a calculus-based, college-level exploration of electromagnetism, designed for advanced high school students who aspire to master the fundamental principles that govern electric and magnetic phenomena. Emphasizing analytical thinking and mathematical rigor, the course develops students’ ability to model physical systems using differential and integral calculus, vector analysis, and experimental reasoning. Mirroring the depth and structure of a first-semester university physics course for science and engineering majors, it challenges learners to move beyond rote memorization toward a deeper comprehension of physical laws, their derivations, and their limitations. Through inquiry-driven learning and problem-solving, students cultivate both conceptual understanding and quantitative precision. The course’s overarching goal is to foster an analytical and inquisitive mindset—one that connects theory to real-world applications and lays a solid foundation for advanced studies in physics, electrical or computer engineering, and other STEM disciplines where the interdependence of electricity and magnetism is central to modern scientific and technological innovation.
Course Features
- Units 30
- Quizzes 30
- Duration 90 hours
- Grade Grades 11 - 12
- Skill level Advanced
- Assessments Yes
- Homework Yes
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Prerequisite
AP Physics C (Mech)
AP Calculus
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Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss’s Law
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Electric Potential
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Conductors and Capacitors
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Electric Circuits
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Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism
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Electromagnetic Induction
