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3110 Algebra 1 (H)
Grade level: 9
Year Course
Prerequisite: 90th percentile or higher on placement
test
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This honors course will cover all of Algebra 1 and
Algebra 2. Topics include: a) basic operations over
the set of rational, irrational, and imaginary
numbers b) solutions of 1st, 2nd, and higher degree
equations; c) simultaneous equations with two and
three variables; d) graphs of straight lines,
parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, circles, and
absolute value; e) determinants, and f) additional
topics as time permits. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing
calculator is required.
3120 Algebra 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Year Course
Prerequisite: Placement Test or B- in Algebra
Essentials or Geometry Essentials
Permission: Teacher Recommendation
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This course in Algebra covers the real number system
and its properties, probability, operations with
powers and roots, factoring, linear equations and
their graphs, systems of equations in two unknowns,
and quadratic equations. Emphasis is placed on
solving word problems and solving equations.
3140 Algebra Essentials
Grade Level: 9, 10
Year Course
Prerequisite: None
Permission: None
10
Credits
This basic course in Algebra covers the same topics
as Algebra 1 (3120) but with less depth. Topics
include real number properties, exponents, roots,
graphs and equations of lines and parabolas, systems
of equations, factoring and the quadratic formula.
3620 Geometry
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Year Course
Prerequisite: C- in Algebra 1
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
Basic geometric concepts are covered. Students will
learn to develop their own proofs and to apply
geometric theorems to two dimensional figures,
especially triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.
Construction will be stressed. Algebra is reviewed
throughout the course. Because standardized tests
such as the PSAT and SAT include many geometry-based
items, it is recommended that students take Geometry
their Sophomore year. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing
calculator is required.
3640 Geometry Essentials
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
Year Course
Prerequisite: D- or better in Algebra Essentials or
Algebra 1
10
Credits
This basic course in Geometry covers the same topics
as Geometry (3620) but with less depth. Students
will be exposed to a) geometic theorems; b)
2-dimensional figures, especially triangles,
quadrilaterals and circles; c) 3-dimensional
figures; and d) trigonometry. Construction will be
stressed. A scientific calculator will be required.
3210 Geometry/Trigonometry (H)
Grade level: 10
Year Course
Prerequisite: C- in Algebra 1H
Permission: Teacher Recommendation
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This honors course will cover all of Geometry (3620)
as well as one quarter of trigonometry. In the first
semester, the course will concentrate on triangles,
quadrilaterals, circles, constructions, and three
dimensional figures. The second semester will
include an in-depth study of proofs and
trigonometry. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator
is required. Effective for the class of 2014, this
course will have a weighted grade.
3630 Algebra 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Year Course
Prerequisite: C- in Algebra 1
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This course covers all the topics of Algebra in
greater depth. Also covered are the real and
imaginary number systems and their properties,
powers and roots, logs, linear and quadratic
equations along with their graphs, systems of
equations in two and three unknowns, determinants
and binomial expansion.
It
is recommended that students take Geometry prior to
Algebra 2 as a better preparation for the PSAT and
SAT. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is
required.
3320 Pre Calculus (H)*
Grade Level: 11
Year Course
Prerequisite: B- in Geometry/Trigonometry H
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This course will give students a review of
trigonometry, an in-depth study of functions and
graphing analysis, and review of the basic
techniques and curves of Algebra 2. The second part
of the course includes the study of limits and
derivatives and many other topics from a college
Calculus 1 course. A TI-83 or TI- 84 graphing
calculator is required. This course is articulated
with San Joaquin Delta College. Contact the Guidance
Office for more information.
*
This course is approved by the University of
California for a weighted grade.
3420 Pre Calculus
Grade Level: 12
Year Course
Prerequisite: B- in Algebra 2, C- in Geometry
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
10
Credits
This course will give students a solid review of
Algebra and Geometry along with a full course in
Trigonometry. Topics to be covered are a) the six
trigonometric functions, their graphs, and use in
solving right triangles; b) identities and equations
using the six trigonometric functions, basic eight
identities, sum and difference formulas, double
angle and half-angle formulas; c) word problems and
their applications to real life (science, physics,
etc.). A TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculator is
required. This course is articulated with San
Joaquin Delta College. Contact the Guidance Office
for more information.
3410 Applied Calculus
Grade Level: 12 Year Course
Prerequisite: C in Pre Calculus or C- in Pre
Calculus (H)
Permission: Course Instructor
UC,
CSU
10
Credits
Students will be exposed to the applications of
calculus with emphasis on topics related to
business, economics, social and life sciences. It is
expected that students will cover functional models
and limits, differentiation and applications of the
derivative, exponential and logarithmic functions
and integration. Further topics in integration will
be introduced as time permits. This course is not
intended as a preparation for the AP Calculus exam.
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.
3430 Calculus (AP)*
Grade Level: 12 Year Course
Prerequisite: C- in Pre Calculus H
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA10
Credits
This course is designed to give students enough
background in Calculus to pass the AP Calculus test.
The subject matter is equivalent to the standard
Calculus 1 and 2 courses at the college level.
Topics include derivatives and applications,
integration and applications, limits, continuity,
infinite series and approximation techniques using a
calculator. Students should consider taking the AB
Calculus or BC Calculus AP test in May. A TI-83 or
TI-84 graphing calculator is required.
*
This course is approved by the University of
California for a weighted grade.
3413 College Math
Grade Level: 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: C- in Algebra 2 and Geometry
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
5
Credits
This one semester course will cover topics not
usually covered in Algebra 1, Algebra 2 or Geometry,
but which are likely to be seen in college. Topics
include matrices, finance, probability,
combinatorics and modular arithmetic. This course
covers the same topics as a college finite math
course. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is
required.
3423 Statistics
Grade Level: 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: C- in Algebra 2 and Geometry
Permission: None
UC,
CSU, NCAA
5
Credits
This one semester course is an introduction to
statistics. Topics include probability, variance,
data plotting, the normal curve, and inferences
drawn from data and populations. A TI-83 or TI-84
graphing calculator is required. This course is
articulated with San Joaquin Delta College. Contact
the Guidance Office
Failures in Required Courses
Students have
sufficient time in their four years at St. Mary's to schedule
the necessary required units.
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