Calculus (1 Credit) This course offers a more in-depth study of the major topics of both differential and integral Calculus, as well as a closer look at the theory of Calculus. Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trig Honors and/or Pre-Calculus and departmental approval. (Approval for this course can also be met through the summer enrichment course.) A graphing calculator is required. A.P. Calculus AB (1 Credit) This course offers a more intensive and faster paced treatment of the topics covered in the Calculus course. There is a thorough review for the nationwide A.P. exam. Students are REQUIRED to take the A.P. exam. Prerequisite: Departmental approval and Calculus or Pre-Calculus. A.P. Calculus BC (1 Credit) This course covers additional topics in Calculus that were not covered in Calculus or A.P. Calculus AB. Such topics include additional integration techniques, parametric equations, and infinite series. There is a thorough review for the nationwide A.P. exam. Students are REQUIRED to take the A.P. exam. Prerequisite: Departmental approval and Calculus or a passing grade on the A.P. Calculus AB exam. A.P. Statistics: Modeling the Real World (1 Credit) Statistics is the study of numbers in context. Statisticians collect and inspect data; they describe it and look for patterns. They use it to create models and hope that their models are useful images of the real world. Using tools based on the perfect curves of mathematics, they hope to compare their models to that reality. Seeing where the models work – and where they fail – they discover truths about our world. This course covers all essential topics for the A.P. Statistics exam. Students are REQUIRED to take the A.P. exam. Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors or Introduction to Calculus (Pre-Calculus) and department approval.
Science & Technology Physics 1 (1 Credit) In Physics 1, we explore all the typical subjects of a first-year physics course (Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism, and Kinematics) using hands-on investigations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for the upper-level classes in Xavier’s physical science program of study: Chemistry, Physics 2, or A.P. Physics. Biology (1 Credit) Biology is the study of life and all of its associated phenomena. Biologists observe living systems, ask questions about living systems, and attempt to explain the rules by which living systems operate. This course serves as a comprehensive survey of general biology that includes biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics, heredity, as well as kingdoms and classification. Students will use scientific inquiry and mathematical analysis to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions. Biology Honors (1 Credit) This freshman level science honors course is similar to the Biology course offered, but progresses at an accelerated pace. The instructor may cover some topics in greater depth, offer more laboratory opportunities, or cover additional materials at the end of the school year. After completing Physics honors, students in the Ignatian Scholars honors program enroll in this course their sophomore year.
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