This course follows from AP Physics 1, but AP Physics 1 is not a prerequisite. AP Physics 2 investigates electricity and magnetism in more depth and detail Physics First and also includes an in-depth treatment of topics such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics and the limitations of classical mechanics, optics, and electromagnetic waves. If you want to take a physics course that delves into fun topics not normally covered in an introductory physics class, this is the course for you! The AP Physics 2 course is designed to enable you to develop the ability to reason about physical phenomena using important science process skills such as explaining causal relationships, applying and justifying the use of mathematical routines, designing experiments, analyzing data and making connections across multiple topics within the course. This course prepares the student for the AP Physics 2 exam and for calculus-based college physics. This course can be taken in the spring following AP Physics 1.