Course Descriptions:

Mathematics:

Terminology, properties, polynomial operations, factoring, fractional simplification, exponents, roots; coordinate graphing; and solving of linear equations, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations.

Functional notation, basic principles of coordinate geometry; systems of equation and inequalities; complex numbers, sequences and series. Solving and graphing of quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations and functions.

Postulates and definitions. Development of deductive reasoning through direct and indirect proofs. Geometric inequalities, perpendicularity, parallelism, congruence, similarity, circles, constructions, polygons, and solids.

Computational and analytic trigonometry. Includes angle conversion, evaluation of trig. functions, graphs, solving trig. equations, proving identities; right triangle and oblique triangle formulas and applied problems. Analytic Geometry includes conic and rotated conics with applications.

University of Delaware course which includes functions, limit theory, continuity, derivatives, and definite integrals.

Textbook: Thomas & Finney, "Calculus and Analytic Geometry", 8th Edition
Credit Hours: 4

University of Delaware continuation of M241. Exponential and log functions; inverse trigonometric functions; integration techniques; parametric curves; polar coordinates; infinite series. The course includes use of the computer algebra package, Maple, to perform symbolic, numerical and graphical analysis.

Textbook: Thomas & Finney, "Calculus and Analytic Geometry", 8th Edition
Credit Hours: 4

University of Delaware continuation of M242. Vectors, operations on vectors, velocity and acceleration, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, optimization of functions of two or more variables, integration over two and three dimensional regions, line integrals, Green's Theorem. The course includes use of the computer algebra package, Maple, to perform symbolic, numerical and graphical analysis.

Textbook: Thomas & Finney, "Calculus and Analytic Geometry", 8th Edition
Credit Hours: 4

University of Delaware course that includes first and second order differential equations, systems of algebraic equations, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices and systems of differential equations.

Textbook: Boyce & Diprima, "Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems", 5th Edition
Credit Hours: 3

UD course. Exploratory analysis, basic probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests on means and proportions. Emphasis is on applications in business and economics. Statistical computing is an integral part of this course.

Textbook: Berenson & Levine, "Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications", 6th Edition
Credit Hours: 3

UD course. Two-sample tests on means and proportions, chi-square analysis of contingency tables, complete and randomized block designs, analysis of variance, simple linear and multiple regression, model diagnostics, quality control, and time series analysis. Emphasis on applications in business and economics. Statistical computing is an integral part of this course.

Textbook: Berenson & Levine, "Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications", 6th Edition
Credit Hours: 3

English:

Fundamentals of sentence and paragraph composition. Examines grammar and incorporates analyses of readings.

Fundamentals of multi-paragraph essays. Students write comparison, contrast, process, character analysis, definition and persuasive essays.

Develops competence and proficiency in communication skills. Students deliver personal experience, demonstration, informative, and persuasive speeches. Selected readings are analyzed focusing on the role of communication.

Development of language and academic vocabulary acquisition. Composition skills are demonstrated through analyses of readings. Includes research paper.

Critical reading and writing assignments based onselected literature from the different genres. Critical thinking, oral communication, and written composition demonstrated through appreciation of literature.

Review and refinement of verbal and writing skills. It fosters critical and creative thinking through analysis of literary works chronologically presented. Demonstrates major movements in English and American Literature.

High School Course. This is an elective course dealing with publication. Skills developed in this course are those of news writing, feature-writing, editing, layout, advertising, and distribution. Discussions of literary and journalistic style, ethics, and purpose are held. Students of journalism form the basic staff of the Blue Jay.

University of Delaware standard Freshmen Composition course. It develops expository and argumentative writing skills and fosters skills in analytical reading.

Textbooks: Carrol, "Dialogs: Reading And Writing In The Disciplines"; Gibaldi, "MLA Handbook For Writers of Research Papers", 4th Edition; Kramer, Legget, and Mead, "Prentice Hall Handbook For Writers", 12th Edition
Credit Hours: 3

University of Delaware course which fosters appreciation and study of masterworks of English and American verse. Requires Students' oral and written analyses of poems from Middle Ages to present.

Textbooks: Poulin, "Contemporary American Poetry", 6th Edition; Hall, "To Read a Poem", 2nd Edition
Credit Hours: 3

University of Delaware course which examines masterworks of drama from the classical era to the present. Requires students' oral and written analyses of dramatic works.

Credit Hours: 3

University of Delaware course examining both form and content of short stories of various countries in America and Europe. Requires students' oral and written analyses of fiction.

Credit Hours: 3

Science:

Honors Biology I presents accelerated and in-depth instruction about plants, animals and other organisms and how they function and survive within their environments. The emphasis of the course is cellular, including physical and especially chemical components. The course is recommended for those college-bound students who are seriously considering careers in science, engineering, medicine or related areas. This is a laboratory science course.

Honors Chemistry I is geared for those students who have shown an above average aptitude for math and science. More in-depth discussion of theoried will be provided and students will be expected to handle the math with ease. Students study atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical reactions, the mathematics of chemical reactions, solution chemistry and bonding. Laboratory techniques and procedures are introduced to allow students to discover some of the fundamental concepts for themselves.

This course is designed for students who intend to major in science or a engineering in college. The basic concepts introduced in Chemistry I are extended and the principles of equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic and nuclear chemistry are studied in depth.

This course prepares students for college study in scientific fields, engineering, mathematics or medicine. It is strongly recommended for students considering study in these or related areas. The course covers traditional classical physics with some introduction to modern physics. Topics are: properties of light, wave theory, sound and electricity. Emphasis is on theory and mathematics. Laboratory work is integrated with the curriculum.

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Social Studies

World Cultures will focus on the basic elements of culture: beliefs, social forms, behavior patterns, institutions, material traits, historical backgrounds and traditions. The areas which are covered include, but are not limited to, China, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

European History focuses on the development of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the close of World War II and the resulting Cold War. The course stresses the development of nation states, the development of parliamentary governments, the cultural and intellectual development of Europe, the rise of nationalism, imperialism, and the various alliances which occurred as well as the effect these alliances had on the European and World communities.

Honors United States History is designed for the academically oriented and self motivated student who intends to pursue a college degree. The course will provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares the student for intermediate and afvanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those of full year introductory survey college courses in United States History. Students have the opportunity to earn 3-6 college credits for successfully completing the AP exam.

Advanced Placement American and Comparative Government is designed for the academically oriented and self motivated student who intends to pursue a college degree. The course will deal with the history and make-up of the American form of government. It will also compare the American system of government with the governments of Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, China and either Mexico or Nigeria. Students have the opportunity to earn 3-6 college credits for successfully completing the AP exam.

Other:

German I is an elective course designed for the student who intends to pursue a college degree to introduce the various aspects of listening, speaking, reading and writing of the German language. The text used throughout the year is accompanied by workbook and various cultural and geographical points of interest in the German language.

German II, designed for the student who intends to pursue a college degree, continues the aspects of German I placing emphasis on grammar and vocabulary while still strengthening the cultural aspects of German. Workbook and casettes with videotapes are used to build fluency in the language.

German III, designed for the student who intends to pursue a college degree, places emphasis on conversation and fluency. This course reviews previous knowledge while at the same time gives the student the opportunity to use the German language in a more flowing manner.

German IV, designed for the student who intends to pursue a college degree, stresses advanced grammar and introduces advanced readings in literature. Scenarios and special activities are used to strengthen the conversational aspect, helping the student to converse on a higher level in the German language. Written self-expression will be stressed.

Spanish I is an elective course designed for the student who intends to pursue a college degree to introduce various aspects of listening, speaking, reading, and writing of the Spanish language. Workbook exercises, tape activities and cultural lessons will supplement the text.

EMT is a multimedia instructional course for training the student in all phases of on-the-scene care for the sick and injured. It has application wherever emergency services are needed. Essential parts of the course are CPR, Emergency Child Birth, control of bleeding, care of fractures and other medical emergencies. Students may take the national EMT certification exam upon successful completion of this course.