Classes
Introduction to
Computers/Programming
If there is sufficient interest, classes
will also be offered for Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Exploring
Math.
Tutoring services are available for
Junior High, High School, and college math including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
Tutoring is also available for physics (high school and college),
computer concepts and programming, and engineering.
This course introduces the abstract
world of algebra. Topics include basic
algebraic tools and concepts, functions and graphs, integers, fractions,
rational numbers, real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents,
radicals, polynomials, quadratics, and number sequences.
Text:
Jacobs, Harold R., “Elementary Algebra,” W. H. Freeman, 1979.
Suggested
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra
Required
Materials: Calculator
This course provides a solid
foundation in Euclidean geometry and logic.
Topics include lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles,
congruence, similarity, solids, and non-Euclidean geometry. Logical reasoning is developed through
emphasis on inductive and deductive proofs.
Algebra I concepts are reviewed as needed throughout the course.
Text:
Jacobs, Harold R., “Geometry (Mathematics Series),” 2nd edition, W.
H. Freeman, 1987.
Suggested
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Required
Materials: Calculator, compass, ruler
Algebra II continues the development
of algebraic concepts learned in Algebra I.
This course covers linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational
and irrational functions. Other course
topics include complex numbers, sequences, series, and probability.
Text:
Foerster, Paul A., “Algebra and Trigonometry (Functions and Applications)”
Classic Edition, Addison Wesley, 1999.
Suggested
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry.
Required
Materials: Calculator (Graphing calculator recommended)
This course provides a general understanding
of the world around us and a foundation for high school biology, chemistry, and
physics. Topics include: the atmosphere,
the hydrosphere, earth and the lithosphere, meteorology, physical motion,
Text:
Wile, Jay L, “Exploring Creation with Physical Science,” Apologia Educational
Ministries, Inc, 2000.
This
course provides a general understanding of the living world around us. Topics include: the scientific method, the
five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology,
molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems.
Text: Wile, Jay L, “Exploring Creation with Biology,”
Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc.
This
course provides a strong foundation in chemistry. Topics include: significant figures, units,
classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic
structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium.
Text: Wile, Jay L, “Exploring Creation with
Chemistry,” Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc.
Suggested Prerequisites: Algebra I.
This course provides an introduction
to general physics. Topics include:
one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion,
Text:
Wile, Jay L, “Exploring Creation with Physics,” Apologia Educational
Ministries, Inc, 2000.
Suggested
Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra II (or Algebra I and basic trigonometric
functions).
Required
Materials: Calculator
Course
Description:
This course provides an introduction
to computers with an emphasis on learning the basics of computer
programming. Topics will likely include:
history of computers, hardware, software, computer operation, networks,
languages, operating systems.
Programming concepts will be taught with Python a dynamic programming
(scripting) language.
Text:
The text to be used for this class is currently under review. It is expected that a physical textbook will
be used in conjunction with material from the internet.
Suggested
Prerequisites: Geometry and Algebra II (or Algebra I and basic trigonometric
functions).
Required
Materials: Computer