Does the student want:
A. Overview of physics => high school physics.
B. Overview of physics at a more rigorous level, but no calculus and no advanced placement for engineering majors => AP physics 1 and 2.
C. Focus on mechanics with calculus, some potential for advanced placement => AP physics C mechanics.
D. Focus on E&M with calculus, lower potential for advanced placement => AP physics C E&M.
Note that AP physics C leaves out other topics like thermodynamics that may be covered in other physics courses.