AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Accredited Online AP® Class at Holson Academy
Course Overview:
In this one-semester college-level AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism online course, students will explore a comprehensive range of topics related to electromagnetism.
- They will begin by delving into electrostatics, covering electric charges, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, and electric potential.
- Moving on to Unit 2, they will study conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics, understanding how these components interact in electrostatic situations.
- Unit 3 introduces the fundamentals of electric circuits, including concepts of current, resistance, power, and the behavior of DC circuits with batteries, resistors, and capacitors.
- Unit 4 shifts the focus to magnetostatics, exploring forces on moving charges and current-carrying wires in magnetic fields, along with key laws like Biot-Savart and Ampere’s Law.
- The course concludes with Unit 5, where students will learn about electromagnetic induction, inductance, and Maxwell’s Equations, providing a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetism and its applications in the physical world.
Prerequisites:
- Calculus (required)
- AP® Physics C: Mechanics or an Introductory Physics course (required)
- Chemistry (recommended)
Online AP® Classes
Our online Advanced Placement® courses are a convenient way for students to get ahead by earning college credits in high school. Students can take a class over the course of the school year, or over the summer with our accelerated summer school. Upon completion of our AP® courses, students will be prepared to take their AP® exams. Below are some of our most popular AP® online courses.
About Holston Academy
Holston Academy is an accredited online school for grades 6-12. Prioritizing student-centered, highly personalized education, students work at the pace and schedule that works best for them, with plenty of one-on-one support from our team of educators. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that equips our students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in an ever-changing world.
Tuition Information
For those looking to take additional AP® classes as a supplement to school, part-time enrollment at Holston Academy is available. Students can also add-on a tutor and test prep for an additional fee.
| Option | Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AP® Course | $1,000 | $1,600 |
| AP® Course w/ tutoring* | $1,400 | $2,200 |
| Test Prep (AP®, ACT, SAT) | $750 | |
| Tutoring – 1 hour | $75 per hour | |
| Tutoring – 4 hours | $250 | |
| Registration Fee (nonrefundable) | $50 | $50 |
Courses taken with our partners (2Sigma School, GetLit, Imagine Etiquette, Language Bird, TEAM Inc) may incur additional costs.
How to Enroll
Whether you’re interested in online AP® Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism as part of your full-time enrollment at Holston Academy or you’re looking to take it as an individual course online to supplement your current course load, enrollment is easy! Simply follow the steps below to begin the enrollment process.