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MATH
411 Honors Algebra 2
H – Algebra 2
Grade 9
Credit 1
This fast-paced course emphasizes Algebra I and its relationship to other disciplines, as well as to other branches of mathematics. Students must have a strong background in pre-algebra skills. Topics include solving and graphing linear equations, linear inequalities, linear systems, and quadratic functions; applying mathematical processes to polynomials, and simplifying radicals. A graphing calculator is used extensively and is required of all students.
PREREQUISITE:
Must have been a strong math student in grade 8 with either successful completion of algebra 1 or pre-algebra.
Recommendation of the Mathematics Chairperson.
412 Algebra 1
CP1– Algebra
Grade 9
Credit 1
This course offers students a strong foundation in Algebra 1 topics, including the study of real numbers, algebraic expressions, single-variable equations and inequalities, polynomials, systems of linear equations, radical, and quadratic functions. A graphing calculator is used extensively and is required of all students.
414 Alg/Geom 1
CP2, CPA – Algebra/Geometry 1
Grade 9
Credit 1
This course is a combination of first-year algebra and basic geometry. Topics include a review of pre-algebra skills, data analysis, measurement, solving equations and inequalities, basic geometric concepts, area, and volume. Problem solving and the use of a graphing calculator are stressed. Students must have a graphing calculator for use in this course.
420 Geometry (Honors)
H – Geometry
Grade 10
Credit 1
This fast-paced course emphasizes geometry and its relationship to other disciplines as well as to other branches of mathematics. Students must have strong Algebra 1 skills. Extensive geometry topics are covered with emphasis on reasoning and the preparation of proofs. Students must have a graphing calculator, which is used extensively in this course.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of 411 or successful completion of Algebra 1 in 8th Grade. Recommendation of the Mathematics Chairperson.
422 Geom
CP1 – Geometry
Grade 10
Credit 1
This course offers a comprehensive geometry program that includes logic and proof, polygons, similar and congruent figures, coordinate geometry, perimeter, area and volume, and circles. Upon completion of this course students may take Math 432.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of Algebra 1.
424 Alg/Geom 2
CP2, CPA – Algebra/Geometry 2
Grade 10
Credit 1
This course continues the study of Algebra and Geometry supporting the concepts learned in 414. Students must have a graphing calculator for use in this course.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of Alg/Geom 1.
430 Pre-Calc
H – Pre-Calculus
Grades 11 and 12
Credit 1
This is a rigorous course that prepares students to take the Calculus for College Credit Course (A). This course is a combination of advanced algebraic topics, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Students will work extensively with graphing calculators to explore and analyze functions, curves, and statistical data. Students will be required to create and interpret mathematical models that represent real-world phenomena.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of Algebra II and Geometry.
Recommendation of the Mathematics Chairperson.
431 Alg. 2
H – Algebra 2
Grades 11
Credit 1
This fast-paced course emphasizes advanced Algebra topics. A graphing calculator is used extensively and is required of all students. Upon completion of this course the student is prepared for Pre-Calculus.
PREREQUISITE:
Grade of B or above in Honors Geometry.
432 Alg. 2
CP1 – Algebra 2
Grades 11, 12
Credit 1
This course offers a comprehensive Algebra II program including some discreet mathematics and trigonometry. Topics include solving systems of equations, all types of functions (quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic), conic sections, sequences and series. Students must have a graphing calculator for use in this course.
PREREQUISITE:
Grade of B or above in Geometry.
434 Alg/Geom 3
CP2 – Algebra/Geometry 3
Grade 10, 11
Credit 1
This course is a further reinforcement of concepts and skills learned in 414 and 424 with the addition of Algebra 2 content. Students must have a TI83+ or 84 series graphing calculator for use in this course.
PREREQUISITE:
Grade of B+ or above in Alg/Geom.
440 AP Calc for Col. Cr.
AP – Calculus for College Credit
Grade 12 (or approval of instructor)
Credit 1
This course is designed as a continuation of the Pre-Calculus course. Students will have a detailed study of differential and integral calculus. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement exam or attempt college credit through Anne Arundel Community College.
PREREQUISITE:
Completion of Pre-Calculus.
445 AP Calc BC
AP – Calculus BC
Grade 12 (by special arrangement with the instructor)
Credit 1
The BC course assumes that students already have a thorough knowledge of the elementary functions. Students who study for the Advanced Placement BC course will also study or review the AB course. Students must take the Advanced Placement exam at the end of the academic year.
PREREQUISITE:
Completion of Calculus or Pre-Calculus.
443 College Mth/Trig
CP1 – College Mathematics: Statistics and Probability
Grade 12
Credit 1
The course will present topics in descriptive and inferential statistics. Students may be able to obtain college credit through Anne Arundel Community College. A TI-83 calculator will be required for this course. This course is intended for those students who are interested in pursuing a liberal arts degree in college.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of Math 422 and 431.
447 Cons. Math
CP 2 – Consumer Math
Grade 12
Credit 1
This semester course is designed for mathematically challenged students who need an introduction or reinforcement of real world mathematics. It will coordinate previous math concepts with applications used in the business world and everyday life.
TECHNOLOGY
520 Introduction to Multimedia
Grades 11, 12
Credit 1
Introduction to Multimedia provides a hands-on introduction to interactive design applications and multimedia authoring. Students will work with several interactive authoring applications to create web pages, web-based movies, and animation. This course is taught on-line with a specified regular meeting time.
523 Tech 1
CP1 – Technology Skills 1
Grades 9, 10
Credit 0.5
This course explores Microsoft Windows operating system functions and teaches students the fundamentals of word-processing, including creating, saving, and enhancing documents, working with multi-page documents, creating macros, and developing desktop publishing skills.
PREREQUISITE:
Keyboard skills and a familiarity with basic computer operations.
530 Introduction to Engineering
H – Intro to Engr.
Grades 10, 11, 12
Credit 1
This course focuses on the fundamentals of modern engineering and technology in the information and communications age. Engineering and design examples are drawn from wireless and telecommunications, the Internet, electronic music, and other multimedia technologies popular in today’s culture. Upon completing the course, students will have an understanding of how engineers design and build new technologies using math and science, together with their ingenuity. In addition, students will have been exposed to new and relevant applications of mathematics, science, and technology to important engineering problems of the day and will have developed a deeper and broader set of computer skills. Students unfamiliar with engineering will be exposed to a variety of current and future career opportunities in engineering and technology related fields.
PREREQUISITE:
Algebra II (or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II and one lab science course).
532 Comp Appl
CP1 – Computer Applications
Grades 11, 12
Credit 1
This course teaches students how to design spreadsheets in Excel, presentations in PowerPoint, and databases in Access and how to integrate these applications. In addition, students are taught how to effectively use the Internet for research and communications.
PREREQUISITE:
Tech 1.
533 Tech 2
CP 1– Technology Skills 2
Grades 11, 12
Credit 0.5
This course teaches students how to design spreadsheets in Excel, presentations in PowerPoint, and databases in Access. It is taken in place of Computer Applications as a one-semester course fulfilling the technology requirements. Students must also select another 0.5 credit course.
PREREQUISITE:
Tech 1.
541 Honors Computer Science – On-Line
Use Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 to learn the basic skills needed to create, edit, format, save and print professional electronic slide presentations. Learn intermediate and advanced features including using outline view, inserting clip art, creating a presentation as a Web page, using embedded visuals, creating slide transitions, animation effects in documents, charts and tables, importing sound clips, creating self-running presentations, distributing presentations to audiences, and using Visual Basic for applications to customize a presentation. This course covers the topics needed to prepare for the Office Specialist PowerPoint Certification exam. Students are expected to be experienced computer users.
PREREQUISITE:
Lab fee $20.
542 Tech 3
CP1 – Applying Technology Skills
Grade 12
Credit 0.5
This course examines a variety of uses of technology in the real world. It is designed to give the student a glimpse into popular uses of various types of software. Web page design, applications writing, and presentation designing are a few of the topics introduced.
PREREQUISITE:
Tech 2 or Computer Applications.
541 Com Sci *
H – Computer Science
Grade 12
Credit 1
This course will include advanced system software topics, additional hardware topics, Visual Basic programming, Web-Page design, and preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification Test.
PREREQUISITE:
Tech 2 or Computer Applications
* This course is available for AP credit under special circumstances and with the approval of the instructor.
BUSINESS
52 Intro Bus
CP1 – Introduction to Business
Grade 12
Credit 1
This course emphasizes living and working in a global economy by acquainting students with the parameters of credit, financial management, private enterprise, government and business, business structure, and economics.
PREREQUISITE:
Successful completion of Tech 2/Comp. Apps or equivalent.
562 Account 1
CP1 – Accounting 1
Grades 11, 12
Credit 1
This course acquaints students with the principles of correct record keeping and the mastery of the basic elements of the complete accounting cycle with emphasis on ethics and careers.
PREREQUISITE:
Math average of C or above.
