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AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students explore differential and integral calculus concepts, including techniques and applications of the derivative, the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Units Covered:

• Limits and Continuity
• Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
• Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
• Contextual Applications of Differentiation
• Integration and Accumulation of Change
• Differential Equations
• Applications of Integration

AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus BC includes all topics covered in Calculus AB plus additional topics in differential and integral calculus, such as parametric, polar, and vector functions and series. It's designed for students who have a thorough knowledge of college-preparatory mathematics.

Units Covered:

• Limits and Continuity
• Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
• Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
• Contextual Applications of Differentiation
• Analytical Applications of Differentiation
• Integration and Accumulation of Change
• Differential Equations
• Applications of Integration
• Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions
• Infinite Sequences and Series

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based introductory college-level physics course. It covers foundational topics in mechanics, such as motion, forces, energy, and momentum. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving skills. AP Physics 1 is suitable for students interested in pursuing various fields of science, engineering, or related disciplines.

Units Covered:

• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Circular Motion and Gravitation
• Energy
• Momentum
• Simple Harmonic Motion
• Torque and Rotational Motion

AP Physics 2

AP Physics 2 delves into fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, quantum physics, and atomic and nuclear physics. It is algebra-based and builds on the concepts introduced in AP Physics 1.

Units Covered:

• Fluids
• Thermodynamics
• Electric Force, Field, and Potential
• Electric Circuits
• Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
• Geometric and Physical Optics
• Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics

AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based physics course, equivalent to a first-semester college course on mechanics. This course primarily focuses on mechanics, exploring motion, force, energy, momentum, and rotation. It is designed for college students interested in pursuing physical science or engineering. A strong foundation in calculus is recommended for success in this course.

Units Covered:

• Kinematics
• Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum
• Rotation
• Oscillations
• Gravitation

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is a calculus-based physics course, equivalent to a second-semester college course on electricity and magnetism. It covers electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. This course suits students interested in pursuing physical science or engineering in college.

Units Covered:

• Electrostatics
• Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics
• Electric Circuits
• Magnetic Fields
• Electromagnetism

AP Biology

AP Biology explores the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing living organisms and biological systems. Students engage in scientific inquiry to develop an understanding of the natural world.

Units Covered:

• Chemistry of Life
• Cell Structure and Function
• Cellular Energetics
• Cell Communication and Cell Cycle
• Heredity
• Gene Expression and Regulation
• Natural Selection
• Ecology

AP Psychology

AP Psychology delves into the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, examining various psychological theories, methods, and concepts to understand human cognition, emotion, and behavior.

Units Covered:

• Scientific Foundations of Psychology
• Biological Bases of Behavior
• Sensation and Perception
• Learning
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Psychology

AP Chemistry

AP Chemistry offers students a deep and comprehensive understanding of matter's nature and reactivity. The course prepares students for college-level chemistry through rigorous study and laboratory experiments.

Units Covered:

• Atomic Structure and Properties
• Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
• Intermolecular Forces and Properties
• Chemical Reactions
• Kinetics
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Acids and Bases
• Applications of Thermodynamics

AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science A introduces the principles of computer science with an emphasis on problem-solving and algorithm development using Java. It covers the basics of software design and programming.

Units Covered:

• Primitive Types
• Using Objects
• Boolean Expressions and If Statements
• Iteration
• Writing Classes
• Array
• ArrayList
• 2D Array
• Inheritance
• Recursion

Business and Humanities Courses

AP US History

AP U.S. History covers the development of American historical perspectives in a global context, focusing from the pre-Columbian era to the present. It encourages the evaluation of historical sources and the application of historical thinking skills.

Units Covered:

• Period 1: 1491–1607
• Period 2: 1607–1754
• Period 3: 1754–1800
• Period 4: 1800–1848
• Period 5: 1844–1877
• Period 6: 1865–1898
• Period 7: 1890–1945
• Period 8: 1945–1980y
• Period 9: 1980–Present

AP World History

AP World History explores key concepts, events, and individuals that have shaped the modern world from c. 1200 CE to the present. The course is designed to develop students' understanding of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies.

Units Covered:

• The Global Tapestry (c. 1200 to c. 1450)
• Networks of Exchange (c. 1200 to c. 1450)
• Land-Based Empires (c. 1450 to c. 1750)
• Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450 to c. 1750)
• Revolutions (c. 1750 to c. 1900)
• Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750 to c. 1900)
• Global Conflict (c. 1900 to the present)
• Cold War and Decolonization (c. 1900 to the present)
• Globalization (c. 1900 to the present)

AP Human Geography

AP Human Geography examines how human behavior transforms the world's surface in response to changing social, cultural, and political needs. The course covers geographic concepts, processes, and effects relating to human populations, settlements, and activities.

Units Covered:

• Thinking Geographically
• Population and Migration Patterns and Processes
• Cultural Patterns and Processes
• Political Patterns and Processes
• Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes
• Cities and Urban Land-Use Patterns and Processes
• Industrial and Economic Development Patterns and Processes

AP Comparative Government and Politics

AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the rich diversity of political life outside the United States. The course uses a comparative approach to examine six selected countries' political structures, policies, and political, economic, and social challenges.

Units Covered:

• Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments
• Political Institutions
• Political Culture and Participation
• Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations
• Political and Economic Changes and Development

AP Macroeconomics

AP Macroeconomics focuses on the principles governing economic systems, including economic principles applicable to analyzing aggregate employment, income, and prices. Students examine the financial challenges and public policies for the national economy.

Units Covered:

• Basic Economic Concepts
• Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
• National Income and Price Determination
• Financial Sector
• Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
• Open Economy: International Trade and Finance

AP Microeconomics

AP Microeconomics studies individual economic agents, such as households, firms, and markets, analyzing their behaviors and interactions in allocating scarce resources.

Units Covered:

• Basic Economic Concept
• Supply and Demand
• Production, Cost, and the Perfect Competition Model
• Imperfect Competition
• Factor Markets
• Market Failure and the Role of Government

AP Statistics

AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students learn about data exploration, analyzing and conducting a study, probability, and statistical inference.

Units Covered:

• Exploring One-Variable Data
• Exploring Two-Variable Data
• Collecting Data
• Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
• Inference for Categorical Data: Proportionss
• Inference for Quantitative Data: Meanst
• Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square
• Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes.

Units Covered:

• Reading Closely and Analyzing
• Synthesizing Information from Multiple Texts
• Crafting Arguments
• Rhetorical Analysis
• Developing Evidence-Based Arguments

AP English Literature and Composition

The AP English Literature and Composition course is designed to engage students in carefully reading and critically analyzing imaginative literature. By reading selected texts closely, students deepen their understanding of how writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure for their readers.

Units Covered:

• Short Fiction: Elements of Literature
• Poetry: Elements of Literature
• Longer Fiction or Drama: Elements of Literature
• Writing about Literature
• Special Topics: Genre, Theme, and Style