APCALC
AP Calculus AB
1 credit year long
Elective
This course introduces the concept of formal differentiation and analytic geometry. Includes such
topics as: derivatives of functions and trigonometric functions, integration, polar coordinates and
vector equations. Special attention will be given to new applications for engineering, business,
economics, and the life sciences. The course also provides instruction on the use of the scientific
calculator and all of its functions. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator for this class.
See the instructor if you would like suggestions for the type of graphing calculator to buy.
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and Data Percentiles
APCALC2
AP Calculus BC
1 credit year long
Elective
This course includes all Calculus AB topics as well as additional BC topics. Topics covered include:
functions, graphs, and limits (including parametric, polar, and vector functions); derivatives, analysis
of planar curves given in parametric form, polar form, and vector form (including velocity and
acceleration); numerical solution of differential equations using Euler’s method, and L’ Hospital’s
Rule (including its use in determining limits and convergence of improper integrals and series);
derivatives of parametric, polar, and vector functions; integrals with applications, polynomial
approximations and series (including Taylor series). Applications for engineering, business,
economics and life science will be explored. This course will include the use of technology. Graphing
calculators are required. The same graphing calculator that was used in AB calculus may be used.
Prerequisite: AB calculus and Data Percentiles
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