Curriculum Descriptions

CURRICULUM DESCRIPTIONS (2008-2009)

David A. Gilbertson - Instructor

ADVANCED COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD TWO):

Students will study Computer Assisted Drafting by exploring 3-D modeling. The Autodesk Inventor software will allow students to explore solid modeling, assembly modeling, sheet metal modeling along with engineering drafting. Exploration of software driven by dimensions, parameters and constraints is an integral part of the "Inventor" software. Students will animate various solid drawings and illustrate how parts are assembled using Autodesk Inventor Presentation software. During the 4th quarter students are expected to be creative and design projects of their own choosing.

ALGEBRA TWO:

This course is an extension of the topics covered in Algebra One. Individual topics that will be studied include system of equations, quadratic equations, functions, radical expressions, sequence and series, probability, logarithms and analytic geometry. Technology will be integrated into many topics through the use of the Texas Instrument TI-83/84 Plus Graphing Calculator. Students will be required to learn the use of the Texas Instrument TI-83/84 Plus Graphing Calculator by completing various projects and printing their results out with the aid of the computers in Room 106.

ADVANCED MATH:

Advanced Math is a preparation course for students who intend to go on to college. The topics in this course will be applicable not only in the math and science fields, but also in a wide variety of studies one may encounter at the college level. Special emphasis will be placed on trigonometry, analytic geometry, advanced algebraic structures, statistics and an introduction to calculus. Technology will again be integrated into most topics through the use of the Texas Instrument TI-83/84 Plus Graphing Calculators.

CALCULUS:

Students will study the meaning of the derivative in terms of rate of change. Working with functions represented graphically, numerically, analytically or verbally will be an integral part of calculus. Students will learn the meaning of the definite integral and solve differential equations both analytically and by using numerical methods. The use of technology (especially the Texas Instrument TI-83/84 Plus Graphing Calculator) will provide a balanced approach to the learning of Calculus involving algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods.