Course Description

This full year (one credit) course is a program of mathematical studies focusing on the development of the student's ability to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematics concepts to solve problems. The course will include and in-depth study of polynomial, rations, exponential, logarithmic, an trigonometric functions. Other topics studied are sequences, series, vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, and polar curves.

Course Strategy

Topics described in the course description will be learned through individual study, group projects, and research/ reports.

Course Purpose

Upon successful completion of this course, the student

• Will be a more intelligent consumer of numerical  and graphical information

• Will have gained experience in collecting , processing, and presenting numerical information, both orally and in writing.

• Will see the need for the applications of mathematical concepts in his/her areas of interest,

• will have the necessary background for other courses where strong mathematical knowledge is required.

Requirements:

• Ti-83, Ti-83 plus, TI-84 plus calculator

• 3-ring notebook with tab dividers

• Pencils

• Graph Paper

• Ruler

• Colored pencils

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