Course ID: 379
This is a one-year pre-calculus course similar to Mathematics IV, the course recommended by the New York State Bureau of Mathematics for the preparation for calculus. Pre-Calculus H places great emphasis on the study of functions. Conic sections, polar coordinates and graphs, sequences and series, limits, matrices, determinants, and vectors are also studied. The use of graphing calculators is an integral part of the Pre-Calculus H program owning a Texas Instruments graphing calculator (preferably at least TI-84) is very helpful. The majority of students who enroll in this course are accelerated juniors, who upon completion of the course, are prepared for a fifth year of high school mathematics, Advanced Placement Calculus AB. This course terminates with a school final. Clinton High School is teaming with Mohawk Valley Community College to offer the opportunity to receive MVCC SUNY credit for successful completion of their course requirements. The requirements to receive credit include an appropriate placement exam result, a passing grade on the MVCC final, and a grade of C or above for the course. If these requirements are met, at the end of the school year the student can obtain a transcript from MVCC showing the completion of Pre-Calculus (MA150). Prerequisites: Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trig.
1 high school credit, 3 MVCC credits