AP Courses: Listing
Course Themes
AP® English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
AP® Humanities & Social Sciences Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
AP® Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
AP® Science Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
AP® Technology Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
AP® World Language Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
Course Themes
- AP® English & Writing
- AP® Humanities & Social Sciences
- AP® Mathematics
- AP® Science
- AP® Technology
- AP® World Language
AP® English & Writing Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® English Language & Composition | 9 - 12 | In most careers, individuals must be able to write effectively. This course emphasizes the expository, analytical and argumentative writing skills that are the basis of effective communication. Reading a wide array of both fiction and non-fiction, along with participation in online discussions and peer review, participants strengthen their critical literacy skills. Students become aware of the writer’s purpose, audience expectations, standard conventions and how the resources of the English language itself contribute to effective writing. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® English Language & Composition exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Two years of English & a graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® English Literature & Composition | 9 - 12 | Students engage in the critical reading and analysis of imaginative literature. Reading examples from a variety of genres and historical periods, students increase their awareness of how writers use language to evoke emotional response. By reading a wide range of writings, students develop an appreciation of literature, understanding of the conventions of literary discourse and the ability to write accurately and insightfully about it. This college-level course prepares students to take the AP® English Literature & Composition exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Two years of English & a graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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AP® Humanities & Social Sciences Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® World History | 6 - 12 | In this college-level course students learn to analyze historical data. Using primary and secondary sources, as well as rigorous online discussions and analytical essays, students examine the impact of interactions among and within major societies. The relationships of change and continuity, systems of social structure, cultural, religious and intellectual developments in addition to the function and structures of states are interwoven throughout the course. This course prepares students to take the AP® World History exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Economics: Macro | 9 - 12 | This college-level course prepares students for one AP exam: AP® Economics: Macro. For a description of course content, see course 407. High school credit: 1 semester Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Economics: Micro | 9 - 12 | This college-level course prepares students for one AP exam: AP® Economics: Micro. For a description of course content, see course 407. High school credit: 1 semester Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Economics: Micro & Macro | 9 - 12 | As the world becomes increasingly “flat,” it is critical for its inhabitants to have a working knowledge of the basic principles of economics. Microeconomics examines the behaviors of individuals and businesses while macroeconomics analyzes the economy as a whole. Topics include supply and demand, the role of labor, fiscal and monetary policy. Government regulations and their impact on individual choices and standards of living, competition and world trade patterns are also addressed. Students engage in decision-making processes as they graph and interpret data to increase their understanding of how the economy operates. This college-level course prepares students for two exams: AP® Economics: Micro and AP® Economics: Macro. High school credit: 2 semesters Note: Students may elect to take only one semester at a time; see 407A and 407B. Students choosing this option must reapply for the second course. Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® European History | 9 - 12 | “History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.” — Alexis de Tocqueville. AP® European History, which spans the period from 1460 to the present, explores and examines the origins and evolution of the values that shape the present world. Organized around major themes, students use primary sources, works of art and literature to develop and sharpen the skills necessary for effectively analyzing, interpreting and evaluating historical materials. This college-level course prepares students to take the AP® European History exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Government & Politics: Comparative | 9 - 12 | This college-level course prepares students for one AP exam: AP® Government & Politics: Comparative. For a description of course content, see course 406. High school credit: 1 semester Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Government & Politics: U.S. | 9 - 12 | This college-level course prepares students for one AP exam: AP® Government & Politics: U.S. For a description of course content, see course 406. High school credit: 1 semester Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Government & Politics: U.S. & Comparative | 9 - 12 | Does the political process and its implications intrigue you? During the first semester of this course, students analyze government and politics as they consider general concepts used to interpret U.S. political events. Students examine the sources of public authority and political power, as well as the role of nationhood, civil rights, civil liberties, public policy and the court system. The second semester introduces comparative politics, based on an exploration of the political frameworks of other nations. This college-level course prepares students for two exams: AP® Government & Politics: U.S. and AP® Government & Politics: Comparative High school credit: 2 semesters Note: Students may select to take only one semester at a time; see 406A and 406B. Students choosing this option must reapply for the second course. Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Human Geography | 9 - 12 | What factors affect the distribution of human activity on the Earth’s surface? While geography, in general, focuses on the question of “Where?” human geography tries to answer the question, “Why there?” In this multi-faceted approach to understanding world geography, students examine the basics of cultural change, regionalism and political organization. They review concepts and models of spatial interaction and behavior, population structures, patterns and change. Additionally, students follow, discuss and analyze current geopolitical events. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Human Geography exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Psychology | 9 - 12 | Throughout history, people have wondered about the underlying reasons for emotions, thought and behavior. Psychology is the science of animal and human thinking patterns and actions. Students investigate various theories of behavior and cognition, participate in research exercises and study the current practices of psychology in various contexts, culminating in an experiment that includes the collection and interpretation of data and the evaluation of results. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Psychology exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® U.S. History | 9 - 12 | Explore the story of the great “American experiment,” now known as the United States. From the first European explorations of the Americas to current events and trends, this college-level course provides an opportunity to master the analytical skills needed to understand and think critically about issues in American history. Students participate in online discussions, read and analyze primary and secondary sources and write critical essays as they critique different interpretations of history. This course prepares students to take the AP® U.S. History exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Graded writing sample Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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AP® Mathematics Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® Calculus AB | 9 - 12 | Rocket scientist or brain surgeon, architect or engineer, the study of calculus provides the foundation for many professional endeavors. AP® Calculus AB includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative and its applications, and the integral and its applications. This college- level course prepares students to take the AP® Calculus AB exam. Note: A graphing calculator is required. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Algebra II/Trigonometry & Geometry or Pre-Calculus Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Calculus BC | 9 - 12 | Modern calculus is the branch of mathematics dealing with limits and the differentiation and integration of functions of one or more variables. AP® Calculus BC includes advanced applications of integration techniques, infinite series, conics, parametric equations, polar coordinates and the calculus of vector-valued functions. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Calculus BC exam. Note: A graphing calculator is required. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Calculus AB or instructor’s permission Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Statistics | 9 - 12 | “Statistics can be made to prove anything—even the truth.” – Author Unknown. AP® Statistics is an introductory, non-calculus based college-level course that emphasizes understanding and analysis of statistical studies and the development of an intuitive sense of statistics and probability. Participants develop skills in analyzing data, designing and analyzing surveys and experiments as well as hypothesis testing. Students come to realize the importance and relevance of statistics in the real world as they complete an original research project. This course prepares students for the AP® Statistics exam. Note: A graphing calculator is required. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisite: Algebra II Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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AP® Science Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® Biology | 9 - 12 | This college-level course is based on the premise that science is a process, not an accumulation of facts, and that evolution is the foundation of modern biological models and thought. With evolution as the unifying theme, students examine life on all organizational levels, ranging from the molecular to the cellular and from organisms to their environments. A combination of readings, tutorial lectures, discussion, homework assignments and both hands-on and virtual labs enables students to develop both practical and analytical skills as they investigate biological phenomena. This course prepares students for the AP® Biology exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Biology; Chemistry is recommended Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 OR Science, > 21 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Chemistry | 9 - 12 | Chemistry is based on the concept that the physical properties of materials are generally determined by their structure at the molecular or atomic scale. This rigorous and challenging course covers topics including the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibriums, chemical kinetics and the basic concepts of thermodynamics. A combination of hands on and virtual labs augments students’ understanding of concepts as they conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis of data. This college-level course prepares students to take the AP® Chemistry exam. Note: Additional lab fee of $50 required. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Algebra II & Chemistry Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 470 AND Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math>20 OR Science, > 21 AND Reading > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Environmental Science | 9 - 12 | Students study the scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships among various forces, ranging from time to people and from pollution to poverty. They identify and analyze numerous environmental problems, both natural and manmade, as they evaluate the relative risks associated with each and examine various solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Lab activities in this course require a significant amount of fieldwork. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Environmental Science exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Algebra I, one year each: Physical & Life Science Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading >22 OR Science, > 21 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Physics B | 9 - 12 | This non-calculus-based physics course offers a broad foundation in topics such as mechanics, fluid dynamics, wave motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, modern physics and nuclear physics. To gain a comprehensive understanding of physical principles, students first visualize them and then use practical applications of complex problems solving, student-centered laboratory investigations (hands-on and virtual) and learning projects. Students analyze and explain how physical systems operate, apply science processes and critical thinking skills, evaluate scientific solutions to societal problems and predict how physical systems will behave. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Physics B exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Algebra II & Physics Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 470 AND Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math>20 OR Science, > 21 AND Reading > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Physics C | 9 - 12 | This advanced course provides students with a detailed study of both classical mechanics and classical electromagnetism. Physics C is designed for those students who have some prior physics experience and are interested in majoring in a technical science in college. The rigor of the course requires the use of calculus to solve college-level problems and prepares students to take the AP® Physics C exams: Mechanics and/or Electricity & Magnetism High school credit: 2 semesters Note: Students may select to take only one semester at a time; see 417A and 417B. Students choosing this option must reapply for the second course. Requirements: Prerequisites: Physics & previous or concurrent enrollment in Calculus Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 470 AND Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math>20 OR Science, > 21 AND Reading > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
| AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism | 9 - 12 | This college-level course prepares the student to take the AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism exam. High school credit: 1 semester Requirements: Prerequisites: Physics & previous or concurrent enrollment in Calculus Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 470 AND Math > 540 6th - 9th: ACT, Math>20 OR Science, > 21 AND Reading > 20 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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AP® Technology Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® Computer Science A | 9 - 12 | Described as the systematic study of computing systems and computations, this college-level course covers many topics. These topics include object-oriented program design, the development and selection of appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve problems and the AP® Java subset including the standard Java library classes. Using the AP® case study GridWorld, students develop an understanding of large programs with several classes and interacting objects. Upon completion of this course, students are able to solve problems using proper algorithms that utilize Java and to use readable and efficient code to satisfy problem descriptions. This college-level course prepares students for the AP® Computer Science A exam. Notes: • Macintosh or Windows operating systems are recommended. • Students need a Java compiler (a program that allows students to write and run Java programs). Information on free compilers available online is included in the course syllabus. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Algebra II & either Java or C++ Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading > 22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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AP® World Language Courses - GLL: 2011-2012 AP® Monthly Enrollment
| Course Title | Grades | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP® Latin: Vergil | 9 - 12 | Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit. In other words, “Perhaps some day we will look back upon these things with joy.” These words of Aeneas to his crew may be equally well addressed to stalwart Latin students who are interested in taking this course. Students translate and electronically scan all required Latin passages and discuss literary and grammatical features within the social, cultural, historical and/or political context of the period. Students read the entire Aaeneid and pertinent passages from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey in English. Supplemental materials and recommended texts are provided to aid in passage interpretation. This collegelevel course prepares students for the AP® Latin: Vergil exam. High school credit: 2 semesters Requirements: Prerequisites: Latin II Wheelock or Latin III, Ecce Romani/Literature or instructor’s permission Out of level NUMATS test score or Admission Portfolio 6th - 9th: SAT, Reading > 510 6th - 9th: ACT, Reading > 22 10th - 12th: Admission Portfolio |
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