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CALCULUS BC AP/GT – (Course #3465)Grade Level: 11, 12MATHEMATICAL MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS (Course #3500)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: Algebra IStudents will use previous mathematical knowledge and models to solve problems in mathematical andnonmathematical situations and various disciplines. Real life problems involving money, data, chance, patterns,music, design, and science will also be examined. Students on DAP and recommended graduation plans must take thiscourse before Algebra II.ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL DECISION MAKING (AMDM) (Course #3444)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: Algebra IIAMDM is an engaging and rigorous course that prepares students for a range of future options in non‐mathematics‐Intensive college majors or for entering workforce training programs. The course emphasizes statistics and financialapplications, and it prepares students to use algebra, geometry, trigonometry and discrete mathematics to model arange of situations and solve problems.TAKS MATH ACCELERATIONS – LOCAL CREDIT ONLY (Course #3464)Grade Level: 9‐12; Length: Semester/YearPrerequisite: Students that have not met the standard on the TAKS Math testIntervention strategies, technology, and parent involvement will be used to help students learn and strengthen mathconcepts. Diagnostic assessments will be used to individualize materials and guide instruction. The ultimate goal ofthis course is to provide a strong math foundation that will allow students to be successful on future TAKS tests, upperlevel math courses and in life.MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (FINITE MATH) (Course #3440)Grade Level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: May be taken along with Pre‐Calculus or after Pre‐Calculus with appropriate placement test.Course is designed to enable students to solve business problems involving the following topics: linear relations andfunctions, matrix theory, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, simple and compoundinterest annuities amortization, and bonds. This course is designed to enable students to learn quantitative methodsfor analyzing business problems. The topics studied are: elementary probability theory, expected values, statistics,and introductory differential and integral calculus.MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS & SOCIAL SCIENCES (FINITE MATH) – DUAL – (Course #3441) )18
SCIENCE COURSESINTEGRATED PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY – (Course # 2120)Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 ; Length: YearPrerequisites: None/Elective credit onlyIncludes those sciences which deal with non‐living things emphasizing gathering facts through laboratory experiments.Content is drawn from physics and chemistry as a means of learning foundation concepts in physical science.BIOLOGY – (Course # 2220)Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: NoneA laboratory course in the study of biological facts and the interpretation of those facts. The information presentedwill emphasize relationships and adaptation. Includes the study of all living things beginning with basic cell structureswhich lead to an understanding of single‐celled organisms, plants, and animals.CHEMISTRY – (Course # 2420)Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: Algebra IIt is a laboratory course with emphasis upon the understanding of the unifying principals of chemistry.PHYSICS – (Course # 2520)Grade level: 11, 12; Length: YearPrerequisites: Algebra IPhysics is the study of the “rules” of the natural world. This course is designed to provide students with anintroduction to the fundamental principles and concepts that explain the physical world around them. This is stressedthrough lecture, lab activities and discussion.PRE‐AP BIOLOGY – (Course # 2230)Grade Level: 9; Length: YearThis Biology survey course is intended to give students a comprehensive understanding of the major concepts coveredin college courses. Successful completion of this course should adequately prepare students for the college course.Laboratory investigations, problem‐solving skills, and independent projects are major components for the course.AP BIOLOGY – (Course # 2270)Grade Level: 11,12; Length: YearPrerequisites: Biology, ChemistryA laboratory course including an in‐depth study of biological topics presented in a logical sequence. Students areexpected to perform at the college level. Students prepare to take AP exam for college credit.PRE‐AP CHEMISTRY – (Course #2430)Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: YearThis Chemistry survey course is intended to give students a comprehensive understanding of the major conceptscovered in college courses. Successful completion of this course should adequately prepare students for the collegecourse. Laboratory investigations, problem‐solving skills, and independent projects are major components for thecourse.AP CHEMISTRY – (Course #2460)Grade Level: 11,12; Length: YearPrerequisite: Chemistry, Algebra IIThis is a study of specific types of reactions and properties of matter with an emphasis on experimental techniques.Stoichiometric calculations as they apply to lab situations are stressed. (Availability is based on demand.)19
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