PreCalculus BC (40341)

1 credit, 2 semesters Elective Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra and math department’s approval

Students who have found an aptitude and interest in mathematics and whose career choices require a strong math background will benefit from this course. The course includes an in-depth study of trigonometry. Students also review the linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions to a greater depth and techniques used to fit equations to variable data. Also included is a study of matrices, parametric equations, conic sections, the binomial theorem, mathematical induction, permutations, and combinations. These topics will be covered at a faster pace allowing for an extensive introduction to calculus at the end of the course. Limits, derivatives, and applications of derivatives will be fully studied out of the AP Calculus text so students successfully passing this course can begin their study of AP Calculus BC with the study of integrals after a quick review of derivatives. Pre-Calculus BC may be taken concurrently with Statistics but NOT with Trigonometry. Pre-Calculus BC is a college-prep course.

Required Items: A TI-83/84 graphics calculator.