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MA422 AP Calculus BC (II): Contemporary Calculus<br />
One trimester<br />
Credit: One unit core mathematics credit.<br />
Prerequisite: Final grade <strong>of</strong> B- or higher in MA420 AP Calculus BC (1).<br />
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.<br />
This course continues the study <strong>of</strong> calculus <strong>and</strong> its applications to mathematical<br />
modeling. Through class discussions, problem solving, laboratory experiences,<br />
<strong>and</strong> writing assignments students discover the important concepts <strong>of</strong> calculus,<br />
develop an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> these concepts, <strong>and</strong> use these concepts in solving<br />
realistic problems. This course generally includes the completion <strong>of</strong> a substantial<br />
mathematical modeling project. Calculators <strong>and</strong> computers are used as tools<br />
in the course. Topics normally covered include additional applications <strong>of</strong> the<br />
derivative, an introduction to differential equations, slope fields, Euler’s method,<br />
definite <strong>and</strong> indefinite integrals, numerical approximations <strong>of</strong> integrals,<br />
calculating area <strong>and</strong> total change <strong>of</strong> a function, <strong>and</strong> some applications <strong>of</strong><br />
integrals. Students also focus on skills necessary for success on the AP BC<br />
Calculus examination.<br />
MA424 AP Calculus BC (III): Contemporary Calculus<br />
One trimester<br />
Credit: One unit core mathematics credit.<br />
Prerequisite: Final grade <strong>of</strong> B- or higher in MA422 AP Calculus BC (II).<br />
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week including lab.<br />
This course continues the study <strong>of</strong> calculus <strong>and</strong> its applications to mathematical<br />
modeling. Through class discussions, problem solving, laboratory experiences,<br />
<strong>and</strong> writing assignments students discover the important concepts <strong>of</strong> calculus,<br />
develop an underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> these concepts, <strong>and</strong> use these concepts in solving<br />
realistic problems. This course generally includes the completion <strong>of</strong> a substantial<br />
mathematical modeling project. Calculators <strong>and</strong> computers are used as tools<br />
in the course. Topics normally covered include additional discussion <strong>of</strong> Taylor<br />
series, additional techniques <strong>of</strong> integration, improper integrals, <strong>and</strong> more<br />
applications <strong>of</strong> integrals.<br />
MA420 MA422, MA424 constitute a comprehensive study <strong>of</strong> calculus <strong>and</strong><br />
include all <strong>of</strong> the topics on the AP Calculus BC syllabus.<br />
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