AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Sep 20, 2026

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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based (PHYS 110/110L) is a two-semester accelerated course spanning Fall 2025 through Spring 2026, including lecture and an associated lab sequence (PHYS 110L / SCI3111L–3112L). The course covers Newtonian mechanics and core foundations: kinematics, forces, momentum, work and energy, rotations, oscillations, fluids, electricity and magnetism, and introductory modern physics. Requirements include precalculus or placement test score (or permission) and proficiency with geometry, algebra, and some trigonometry. Assessment uses exams parsed into mastery goals with practice quizzes and unit-weighted concepts.

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Course Overview

Course Requirements and Specifications

Course Content Overview

Exam Structure and Mastery Goals

Grade Calculation & Scale

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Semester Concept Breakdown

Fall & Spring Semester Concepts

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Fall 2025 Tentative Schedule

Spring 2026 Tentative Schedule

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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
(PHYS 110/110L)
Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
SCI03111/L – SCI03112/L
| | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Instructor | | | | | | | | Dr. Krista Hook Email: [Krista.Hook@bsu.edu](Krista.Hook@bsu.edu)
Office: Elliot Hall – B009B
Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 | | | Office Hours: | | | | | | | Monday: | 4pm – 6pm | | | | | | Tuesday: | By Appointment | | | | | | Wednesday: | 4pm – 6pm | | | | | | Thursday: | 11 am – 4pm | | | | | | Friday: | 4pm – 6pm | | | | | | Email me for alternative times. | | | Required Materials | • College Physics for AP Courses – OpenStax (Online Text)
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• Steps to 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 2019 Elite Student Edition
• Computer Access w/ Internet | | | | | | Meeting Times | Lecture Sections MWF: 2:00pm – 2:50pm (Class)
MWF: 3:00pm – 3:50pm (Class) | | Lab Sections
T: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Lab)
R: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Lab) | | | | BSU Credits | Ball State University:
College of Science and Humanities: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course Credits: 4
Course Name: PHYS 110/110L
Course Title: General Physics 1 | | | | | | Course Requirements and Specifications | Prerequisite: Precalculus and math placement test score or permission of instructor or corequisite enrollment in Academy Precalculus for AP. | Co-requisite: AP Physics I Lab (SCI3111L/3112L) Credit: 1.5 credits per semester
Offered: Fall/Spring Sequence | | | | | Course Content Overview | | | | | | | Welcome to AP Physics I: General Physics 1!
AP Physics I proceeds at an accelerated pace and provides a physical introduction to the main principles of physics, which include Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and sound, electricity and magnetism, kinetic theory and thermodynamics, fluids, optics and modern physics. Emphasis will be given to linear and rotational applications to kinematics, forces, and momentum, as well as energy and power, gravitation, harmonic motion, and introductory electric circuits. Knowledge of geometry, algebra and some trigonometry is required for this course. Laboratory investigations emphasize concepts and inquire in order to develop proficiency in problem solving and in the application of fundamental principles to a wide variety of situations. This course is intended for those students whose career goals include life or earth science, pre-medicine, as well as other fields not directly related to science. Students will prepare for and are encourage to take the AP Physics I exam in May.
* Ball State University offers 4 college credit hours in PHYC 110 to students who complete this Academy course. Refer to the Dual Credit section for details on enrollment and fees. | | | | | | | Grade Calculation & Scale | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | Course Content & Mastery Goals for Exams | | | | | | Exams, including the final exam, will be parsed into mastery goals for grade calculations. These parsed categories are listed below for the fall and spring semesters, respectively. The benefit of assessing and grading in this way is to afford students the opportunity to provide evidence of learning of a concept (such as Kinematics) multiple times and not allow previous, less successful attempts to haunt their final grade for the course. A final grade should reflect what a student KNOWS, independent of their journey to get there.
Quizzes are practice exams where you will encounter multiple-choice (MC) problems that may appear on one or more exams. | | | | | | Fall & Spring Semester Concepts | | | | | | | Unit 1: Kinematics | 12% | | | | | Unit 2A: Dynamics | 12% | | | | | Unit 2B: Circular Motion | 8% | | | | | Unit 3: Work & Energy | 20% | | | | | Unit 4: Linear Momentum | 12% | | | | | Unit 5 & 6: Rotational Motion | 18% | | | | | Unit 7: Oscil

FAQs

What is the course scope for AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based (PHYS 110/110L)?

The course introduces major physics principles across Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and sound, electricity and magnetism, kinetic theory and thermodynamics, fluids, optics, and modern physics, with emphasis on kinematics, forces, momentum, energy, gravitation, harmonic motion, and introductory electric circuits.

What prerequisites or co-requisites are required to enroll?

Prerequisite requirements include precalculus and a math placement test score, or instructor permission, or co-requisite enrollment in Academy Precalculus for AP. The lab co-requisite is AP Physics I Lab (SCI3111L/3112L).

How are exams and grading organized?

Exams, including the final exam, are parsed into mastery goals used for grade calculations. This approach allows students to demonstrate learning of concepts multiple times rather than letting earlier unsuccessful attempts overly determine the final grade.

Sep 20, 2026

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