Conceptual physics

[Heather in VA]

If we do a more conceptual physics vs a more math focused one, do I have to indicate that on the transcript or can I just call it Physics? I assumed I had to call it conceptual physics but I recently noticed our public schools (highly competitive county) using a book called 'Conceptual Physics' for their regular, non-AP physics class so now I'm wondering if it's not a highly math focused class.

[regentrude]

There are no transcript police and you don't have to do anything.

I personally would call it Conceptual Physics, to avoid any hint of misleading.

You will get differing opinions, I'm sure.

Edited March 5, 2017 by regentrude

[EKS]

The (well regarded) public high school my son attends uses the Hewitt Conceptual Physics text, has no math prerequisite, and calls the course "physics."

[Heather in VA]

The (well regarded) public high school my son attends uses the Hewitt Conceptual Physics text, has no math prerequisite, and calls the course "physics."

That's a good point. I checked the book they used, the Hewitt one, but I didn't check for math prerequisites. I'll look into that too.

[Penguin]

Physics courses can use the Conceptual Physics text and still be math-focused courses.

 

Here is an online one at Indiana University. It requires Alg I, Geometry and a semester of trig as a prerequisite.

https://iuhighschool.iu.edu/courses/highschool/courses/9871

 

Clover Creek Physics also addresses this in the 2nd paragraph:

http://www.clovercreekscience.com/physics/

 

In both cases, the instructor is providing non-conceptual problem sets to students.

 

Edited March 5, 2017 by Penguin

[Julie of KY]

Whatever you decide to call it is fine in my opinion. However, I'd include course descriptions with the textbook so there is no question.