Math Department
by Aaron Dickey
November 07, 2007
| Instructors: | Mr. Tom Budler Mr. Shannon Gocke Ms. Angie Kroger Mr. Matt Stuhr |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ALGEBRA/3015-3020
..........................................3015A,3015B
2
YEARS
3020A,3020B
PREREQUISITE(S): .................................................Recommendation of Previous Instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a two-year sequential course designed to extend the student's mathematical knowledge from arithmetic to formal mathematics. Skills in algebra are developed and supported by extensive practice, problem solving, and applications of algebra to the real world. The Algebra 3015 and Algebra 3020 sequence is recommended for students who may need more time to fully comprehend the topics covered in traditional Algebra.
ALGEBRA.........................................................................................3010A
1
Year 3010B
PREREQUISITE(S):...........................................................Pre-Algebra or its equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a one year course designed to begin the extension of the student's mathematical knowledge from arithmetic to formal mathematics. Algebra is the study of the set of real numbers and the operations performed on the member of the set. Skills in algebra are developed and supported by extensive practice, problem solving, and applications of algebra in the real world.
GEOMETRY CONCEPTS &
APPLICATIONS.....................................3100A
1
Year 3100B
PREREQUISITE(S):......................................................Algebra 3015/3020
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Geometry Concepts and Applications we designed to follow in the Algebra 3015/3020 sequence. The course was created to help students discover, learn, and apply geometry without focusing on the study of formal proofs. Students will be challenged to make connections from concrete examples to abstract concepts while comprehending the practical value of geometry. The pace of the course is determined by the the student's abilities. Successful completion of this course would lead students to the traditional Geometry 3200 course.
GEOMETRY......................................................................................3200A
1
Year
3200B
PREREQUISITE(S):.............................................Successful
completion of
Algebra
3010A and 3010B
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Geometry is the mathematical system where the first semester is concerned with formal proof which involves logical deductive reasoning skills. Proofs involve reasoning from information the is given to the desired conclusion in a series of steps where an acceptable reason is given for each step. Reasons are definitions, postulates, and theorems that the student has studied previously. Algebra skills are also used frequently during the 1st semester. The second semester of Geometry moves away from proofs to application problems involving geometrical relationships. Algebra skills are used extensively during the second semester.
ALGEBRA
II.....................................................................................3300A
1
Year 3300B
PREREQUISITE(S):.....................Successful completion of
Geometry,
or
concurrent enrollment in Geometry with
approval
of the Mathematics department
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Advanced Algebra will allow students to develop proficiency with mathematical skills, to expand understanding of mathematical concepts, and to improve logical thinking to problem solving abilities. A progression occurs front he sets of numbers of elementary algebra to a more abstract understanding of the real and complex number systems. Understanding and skills are developed about mathematical inequalities, functions, systems of equations, equations of second degree, sequences and series. As students learn to solve more complicated mathematical sentences, they can solve more realistic applied problems.
TRIGONOMETRY.............................................................................3405
1
Semester
PREREQUISITE(S):.....................Successful completion of Pre-Calculus
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Trigonometry is a one-semester course involving the study of sequences, series, complex numbers, logarithms, and functions. Special emphasis is given to the meaning of functions and their graphs. This course is a prerequisite to any study of calculus and is recommended for all students pursuing a career in mathematics, science, medicine, or a related field.
DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS...............................................................3402
1
Semester
PREREQUISITE(S):................................................Completion of Algebra II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who will pursue additional education in any field which involves the study of statistics or data analysis. the course is strongly recommended for any student who intends to enroll in a course in Business Calculus. The course may be taken any time after the completion of Advanced Algebra. For students taking Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus at York High School, this course may be taken at any time in the sequence. Topics covered in Discrete Mathematics will include sequences, series, probability, statistics, data analysis, and graph theory.
PRE-CALCULUS.................................................................................3420
1
Semester
PREREQUISITE(S):..............................Successful completion of Algebra II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Pre-Calculus is a one semester course involving the study of sequences, series, complex numbers, logarithms, and functions. Special emphasis is given to the meaning of functions and their graphs. this course is a prerequisite to any study of calculus and is recommended for all students pursuing a career in mathematics, science, and medicine, or a related field.
CALCULUS........................................................................................3410A 3410B
PREREQUISITE(S):........................Successful completion of Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a two semester course that covers the material normally presented in 1 1/2 semesters of college calculus. Prior knowledge of trigonometric functions are used throughout the course. Students who complete this course normally enroll in second semester calculus at the college level. Students may receive college credit for this course in two ways: (1) receive a grade of C or better in second semester calculus, (2) take an advanced placement exam and score a 3 or better.
MATH FOUNDATIONS......................................................................0010A 0010B
PREREQUISITE(S):.........................Teacher or Principal Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students instruction in the basic elements of mathematics and provides a baseline experience for future math classes.
CONSUMER MATH...........................................................................0011A 1 Year 0011B
PREREQUISITE(S):........................Teacher or Principal Recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides instruction in mathematical operations necessary for individual adult life skills.
COMPUTER LANGUAGES................................................................3415 1 Semester
PREREQUISITE(S):......................Successful completion of Geometry. It is recommended that a student have demonstrated proficient keyboarding skills
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is threefold. First, the student will become familiar with computers, computer operating systems, and storage and retrieval of data on various mediums. The second purpose is to give the student a fairly thorough exposure to a modern language (no line numbers) that demands modular structured program development. The language allows the use of both the keyboard and a mouse pointing device. A great number of colleges at this time require at least one semester of a computer skills course. this course very often involves a considerable amount of skill in BASIC. A third purpose is to introduce students to the language medium called HTML or Hyper Text Markup Language. This is the language of the INTERNET. At this time, the INTERNET is the hottest medium in the on-line world of computers. Approximately the last nine weeks will be spent in the introduction to the INTERNET authoring language called HTML. It is hoped that students may actually publish some of their work on the INTERNET as either an individual or class project.
