NCSSM COURSE CAtAlOG - North Carolina School of Science and ...

MA444 AP Statistics (Advanced Topics III)
One trimester
Credit: One unit core mathematics or core elective credit.
Prerequisite: Final grade of C or higher in MA442 AP Statistics (Advanced Topics
II).
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week.
This course is a faster-paced and more in-depth study of the topics in MA408 AP
Statistics (III). More emphasis is placed on the development of the
mathematical underpinnings, especially those related to calculus and to the
theory of statistics. Additional topics such as analysis of variance are selected to
supplement the course. The course involves project work that requires students
to design and carry out experiments and analyze results.
MA440, MA442, MA444 constitute a comprehensive introduction to statistics and
include all of the topics on the AP Statistics syllabus.
MA446 Advanced Mathematical Problem Solving I
MA448 Advanced Mathematical Problem Solving II
MA450 Advanced Mathematical Problem Solving III
One trimester each
Credit: One unit each additional elective credit.
Meeting pattern: Two periods per week.
These three one-trimester courses cover sophisticated mathematical topics and
how they can be helpful in solving challenging problems in competitions such as
the Mathematical Olympiads. Students work on problem sets each week.
Students may enroll in and receive credit for any, or all, of these one-trimester
courses and each course is repeatable for credit.
MA452 Explorations in Advanced Geometry with Topics
One trimester
Credit: One unit core mathematics or core elective credit
Prerequisite: A previous course in high school geometry and permission of the
Dean of Mathematics.
Meeting pattern: Five periods per week including lab.
The topics and ideas of MA372 Explorations in Advanced Geometry are
presented in greater depth, at a faster pace, and with a more analytical focus.
Some topics are explored more extensively and additional topics may be
selected to supplement course materials. Students are expected to work more
independently than they would in MA372.
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