NFA MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT COURSES

Each student is encouraged to enroll in as demanding a math sequence as he/she can handle. As a minimal goal, we urge that all students attempt at least one course in algebra before graduation.

 

MAL604 ALGEBRA 1: This is the standard Algebra 1 course for students planning to take the traditional sequence of high school mathematics courses including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. It is designed to help students develop skills in simplifying, solving and graphing and in applying these skills in problem solving situations. A scientific or graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator (TI83/84PLUS) is preferred. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MAL614 ALGEBRA 1/PART 2: This course is the second part of the standard Algebra 1 course for students planning to take the traditional sequence of high school mathematics courses including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. It is designed to help students develop skills in simplifying, solving and graphing and in applying these skills in problem solving situations. A scientific or graphing calculator is required but a graphing calculator (TI83/84PLUS) is preferred. Prerequisite: MAL003 or MAL603. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MGE554 PLANE GEOMETRY: Plane Geometry is the usual second course in the sequence to prepare students to take post-secondary mathematics. The course includes the study of lines, planes, angles, triangles, circles, and polygons. There is some work with coordinate and three-dimensional geometry. A scientific or graphing calculator (TI83/84PLUS) is required. Prerequisite: MAL004 or MAL604 with grade of C or better strongly recommended. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MGE653 BASIC GEOMETRY: Basic Geometry is a course in geometry with reduced emphasis on proofs and abstract concepts and increased emphasis on intuitive geometry and practical applications. Prerequisite: MAL603 with grade of C or better strongly recommended. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MAL585 HONORS ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY: This course includes some trigonometry as well as all the principal topics of Algebra 2. It serves as preparation for Honors Pre-Calculus MCA855. Prerequisite: MGE084 or MGE554 with grades of B or better and teacher recommendation required. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MAL654 ALGEBRA 2: This course follows MGE554 or MGE084 in the sequence designed to prepare students for the study of mathematics at the post-secondary level. This course includes some review and extension of the skills and concepts of Algebra 1 and the study of functions, polynomials, quadratics, exponents, logarithms, matrices, and systems of equations. Prerequisite: MGE554 or MGE084 and a grade of C or better in MAL604 or MAL004 strongly recommended. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.

 

MAL873 BASIC ALGEBRA 2: This course includes extensive reinforcement of the skills in Algebra 1 as well as an introduction to topics usually included in a second year course in algebra such as the study of functions, polynomials, matrices, quadratic equations, and systems of equations.. A graphing calculator (TI83/84PLUS) is required. Prerequisite: MGE653 and MAL004 or MAL604. (1 credit) Open to U & S.

 

MFS854 PRECALCULUS WITH STATISTICS: This course follows Algebra 2 in the sequence of courses designed to prepare students to study post-secondary mathematics. It includes topics from statistics as well as the study of functions in a standard precalculus course, i.e. the polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). Prerequisite: MAL585 or MAL654 with grade of C or better strongly recommended. (1 credit) Open to U & S.

 

MFT953 SENIOR MATH: This course follows MAL873 and concentrates on the study of trigonometry. It also includes review and extension of Algebra 2 skills. Additional topics include sequences, series, and probability. A graphing calculator is required. (TI83/84PLUS) Prerequisite: MAL873 with a grade of C or better is strongly recommended. (1 credit) Open to U & S.

 

MPD954 PRECALCULUS AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICS: This course follows Precalculus with Statistics and is intended for seniors who wish to broaden their understanding of precalculus mathematics prior to the study of calculus in college. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). Prerequisite: MFS854 (1 credit) Open to S.

 

MCA855 HONORS PRECALCULUS: This course is devoted to the study of elementary functions, i.e. the polynomial functions, rational functions, the exponential and logarithmic functions, and the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Also included is work with matrices, probability and rates of change. Uppers who select this course will choose one of the AP or UCONN Calculus courses, MCA956 or MCA976 as seniors. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). Prerequisite: MAL585 or MFS854 and teacher recommendation. (1 credit) Open to U & S.

 

MCA976 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (AB): This course is part of the Cooperative Program for high school students which has been developed by the University of Connecticut. It is equivalent to the one semester course, Math 115Q (4 credits) which is listed in the University catalogue. Students who are enrolled are required to take a final examination to complete the requirements for University of Connecticut credit. This course is also appropriate preparation for the AB Calculus Advanced Placement examination for students who may wish to take it. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). Prerequisite: MCA855 and teacher recommendation. (1 credit) Open to S.

 

MCA956 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS (BC): This is a full year course at the college level, which fulfills the requirements of University of Connecticut math courses 115Q and 116Q. Students who are enrolled are required to take a final examination at the end of each semester to complete the requirements for University of Connecticut credit. This course is also appropriate preparation for the BC Calculus Advanced Placement Examination for students who may wish to take it. This may be offered on an independent study basis and requires teacher permission. A graphing calculator is required. Instruction is given on using the (TI83/84PLUS). Prerequisite: MCA855 and teacher recommendation. (1 credit) Open to S.

 

MCR671 CONSUMER MATH: This math course includes review of arithmetic skills with emphasis on applications of these skills to consumer problems; these include housing, food, and transportation costs in addition to banking, insurance and tax problems. A calculator is required. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S. (Credit by Semester)

 

MSA806 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS: This is a course in statistics to challenge able and motivated students. The students in this course will study methods of exploring data, observing patterns and departures from patterns, linear regression, transformations to achieve linearity, planning a study, deciding what and how t measure, basic probability and confidence testing. A graphing calculator with statistics features ((TI83/84PLUS)) is required. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAL654 or MAL585. (1 credit) Open to U & S.

 

MCC551 COMPUTER SCIENCE 1: This course develops skills in problem solving and writing object-oriented computer programs using the Visual Basic programming language. This course concentrates on developing an understanding of language syntax, problem analysis and problem-solving techniques through individualized programming assignments. Other topics will include the history of computers, basic computer architecture and social issues involving computers. Prerequisite: none (1credit) Open to J, L, U & S. This does not meet the mathematics requirement for graduation.

 

MCC875 HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE II: This course is a challenging course continuing to develop problem solving ability through the use of the object-oriented programming language C++. Prerequisite: MCC551 and teacher recommendation. (1 credit) This does not meet the mathematics requirement for graduation.

 

MCC976 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A: This course is a demanding course comparable to a first semester class in a college Computer Science Department. Major emphasis is on program design, implementation, and analysis, as well as basic data structures, standard algorithms, and general computer systems knowledge. This course is geared toward preparing the student for the Advanced Placement Computer Science "A" Exam. The Java programming language is used. Prerequisite: demonstrated superior achievement in other computer courses and Department permission. (1 credit) This does not meet the mathematics requirement for graduation.

 

MCC956 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE AB: This course is a demanding course comparable to a second semester computer science class in a college Computer Science Department. Major emphasis is on the creation of templates, analysis of program efficiency, and the implementation of complex data structures and advanced algorithms. This course is geared toward preparing the student for the Advanced Placement Computer Science "AB" Exam. The Java programming language is used. Prerequisite: demonstrated superior achievement in other computer courses and Department permission. (1 credit) This does not meet the mathematics requirement for graduation.