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Department of Mathematics
Auburn High School 405 South Dean Road Auburn, AL 36830 334.887.4970
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From the AHS Course Catalog
Algebra IA A term (1 credit) course that is the first half of Auburn's required, two-credit Algebra I sequence. Major topics include mathematical properties, functions, rational numbers, solving linear functions, proportions, graphing relations and functions, linear equations, and linear inequalities.
Algebra IB (Prerequisite: Algebra IA) A term (1 credit) course that is the second half of Auburn's required, two-credit Algebra I sequence. It is a continuation of Algebra IA. Completion of Algebra IA and Algebra IB completes the Algebra I sequence. Major topics include solving systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, quadratic functions, rational expressions, and radical expressions.
Geometry (formerly Informal Geometry) (Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IA and IB) This term (1 credit) course begins with the language and logic of geometry followed by chapters on parallelism, congruent triangles, inequalities of triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles, circles, area, area and volume of solids, coordinate geometry, and constructions. This course covers the same topics as Geometry with Proofs except course will de-emphasize proofs. It is designed for the average math student.
Geometry with Proofs (Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra IA and IB) This term (1 credit) course begins with the language and logic of geometry followed by chapters on parallelism, congruent triangles, inequalities of triangles, quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangles, circles, area, area and volume of solids, coordinate geometry, and constructions. Emphasis will be on proofs. It is designed for the more advanced math student.
Algebra II (Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry or Geometry with Proofs) A term (1 credit) course offered to seniors only who are taking this as a final course in math and who have not had Algebra II with Trig. Students may not receive credit for Algebra II and Algebra II with Trig. Algebra II does not meet the graduation requirements for the Advanced Academic Endorsement. Topics included in this course are: complex numbers, functions, zeros of functions, operations with functions, solving equations, and inequalities, data analysis and probability. Technology and applications involving real-life situations are incorporated throughout this course.
Algebra II with Trigonometry (Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry or Geometry with Proofs) A term (1 credit) course offered to students who have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry. Major topics include functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric) and their graphs; system of equations and inequalities; rational expressions; irrational and complex numbers.
Algebraic Connections (Prerequisite: Algebra IA & IB and Geometry) A term (1 credit) course that includes topics from a variety of areas in which mathematics is applied. Some areas included are science probability and statistics, business and economics, and consumerism.
Precalculus (Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trig.) A term (1 credit) course involving studies of number systems and their properties, graphing various functions, polynomial functions, conic sections, logarithmic and exponential equations and an extension of trigonometry. This course provides the background needed for entry into calculus.
Algebra III with Statistics (Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trig.) This term (1 credit) course will cover probability and statistics along with vectors, polar graphing, linear programming, Trigonometric and exponential equations. Statistics topics include frequency distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and chi-square.
Calculus (Prerequisite: Precalculus) A term (1 credit) course which covers functions, limits, derivatives and integrals of algebraic functions and their applications, applications of the definite integral, derivatives and integrals of the trigonometric functions, derivatives and integrals of the logarithmic and exponential functions, area between curves, and volumes of solids of revolution.
AP Calculus AB (Prerequisite: Precalculus or Calculus) A term (1 credit) course covering the equivalent of the first semester of college Calculus, using the AB Calculus syllabus. The primary goal is the successful completion of the AP Exam. The AP Calculus AB Exam is required and administered in May. A fee of approximately $83 will be charged for the AP Exam. AP Calculus BC (Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB) A term (1 credit) course for students who have had Advanced Placement Calculus AB. This course is designed to prepare for the Advanced Placement BC exam. The AP Calculus BC Exam is required and will be administered in May. A fee of approximately $83 will be charged for the AP Exam. AP Statistics (Prerequisite: Algebra II w/Trig - Alg III w/Statistics can be taken before AP Statistics but not required) This term (1 credit) course offers high school students equivalent to one semester introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. A course similar to AP Statistics is typically required for majors such as social and health sciences as well as business majors. It also offers a good preparation for calculus-based statistics courses typically required for science, engineering, and mathematics majors. The course will develop tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Major concepts are: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability, and statistical inference. The AP Statistics Exam is required and will be administered in May. A fee of approximately $83 will be charged for the AP Exam. IB Standard Level Math (Prerequisite: Precalculus or Calculus is recommended but not required) A term (1 credit) course which will prepare the student to take the International Baccalaureate Standard Level Exam.
IB Higher Level Math (Prerequisite: Calculus or AP Calculus AB) A term (1 credit) course which will prepare the student to take the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Exam.
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