AP Calculus 

This college level course prepares the student to earn one semester of college credit by passing the Advanced Placement examination. Topics include the limit concept, the theory and skills of the derivative, the integral of algebraic and transcendental functions, and the study of series and parametric equations. Curve sketching, extreme value problems, areas, volumes, moments, and centroids of two and three dimensional figures are included in applications. A major emphasis is placed on problem-solving. The course requires at least an hour of outside work each day. This is a demanding schedule, but one equivalent to that of college freshmen. Students who pass the AP examination could earn college credit for this course. A “C” or better in both semesters earns the student a unit for the “F” requirement on the UC/CSU A-G list.

AP Calculus BC is a college-level Calculus course. It is equivalent to two semesters of college-level Calculus. Students will study the limit concept and develop the theory and skills of the derivatives and integrals. Curve sketching, extreme value problems, areas and volume problems are also covered. A major emphasis is placed on problem solving and advanced pre-calculus topics. A graphing calculator is used extensively. Included also is a study of series, polar and parametric equations. This course requires at least an hour of outside work each day. This is a demanding schedule, but one equivalent to that of a college freshman. Students who pass the AP examination could earn college credit for this course. A “C” or better in both semesters earns the student a unit for the “F” requirement on the UC/CSU A-G list.