Precalculus and Calculus

Course Descriptions


NEISD No. 2715

Course: PRECALCULUS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra II and Teacher Recommendation

Course Description: This course extends and integrates concepts from algebra and geometry. It includes a study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, inverse and second degree relations and their graphs. Other topics include complex numbers, polar coordinates, vectors, sequences and series.


NEISD No. 2719

Course: PRECALCULUS - HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 10-11
Prerequisites: Algebra II Honors and Teacher Recommendation

Course Description: This course extends and deepens the topics of the regular course.


NEISD No. 2734

Course: CALCULUS AB/AP
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisites: Precalculus or Precalculus Honors

Course Description: This course includes differential and integral calculus with applications of previous math courses. The intent is preparation for college and/or one or more semesters of advanced placement calculus. Topics include: limits of a function, continuity, maxima and minima, area, volume, and other applications. Students will prepare to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exam


NEISD No. 2735

Course: CALCULUS BC/AP
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisites: Calculus AB/AP and Teacher Recommendation

Course Description: This course includes differential and integral calculus with applications of previous math courses. The intent is preparation for college and/or one or more semesters of advanced placement calculus. Topics include: limits of a function, continuity, maxima and minima, area, volume, center of mass, rates of growth and other applications, and infinite sequences and series. Students will prepare to take the College Board Advanced Placement Exam.


NEISD No. 2960

Course: THREE DIMENSIONAL CALCULUS - HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisites: Calculus BC/AP

Course Description: This course extends and enhances concepts from the AP Calculus curriculum. Topics include conic sections, parametric equations, vectors and vector-valued functions, the calculus of functions of several variables, and infinite series. Relevant applications are woven into all topics. The use of graphing calculators and computers is integrated throughout the course. Students will be involved in developing projects related to the topics covered.


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