Honors Alg. II Trig and Analysis

Mr. Bill Braun

Honors Algebra II Trig and Analysis is the final course offered in preparation for Calculus in the Senior year.  It is meant to finish the Algebra II and Trigonometry course which began during the sophomore year.

Course texts:  Algebra II by Mary P. Dolciani (1986) and  Introductory Analysis by Mary P. Dolciani (1988)

Topics to be studied in this class include:

            Set of complex numbers

            Sequences and series

            Remainder and factor theorem in solving polynomial equations

            Solving quadratic systems

            Exponents, exponential and logrithmic equations

            Analytic geometry

            Trigonometric functions and equations

            Triangle trigonometry

            Complex numbers and polar coordinates

            Mathematical Induction

            Functions and limits

            Derivates of functions

            Graphing using derivatives

            Maxima and minima problems

Practice assignments will be collected and graded on solution presentation and completeness on the following scale:  +: 100,   /:85,  - : 70.

A comprehensive final exam will be given each quarter.

The quarter grade will be the average of the following grades:

            Chapter Test scores

            Practice assignment average

            Exam (Grade will be counted in average twice)

Obviously all students are expected to be in class on time in proper dress code and contribute to a positive learning environment.