Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

GRADE 12 It is recommended that most students wishing to enrol in Calculus and Vectors do so in their Senior Year. Students wishing to select this course prior to Senior Year must consult with the Mathematics Department and must have the required prerequisite courses. Students who plan to take Calculus and Vectors must have completed MHF4U (Advanced Functions) or be enrolled in MHF4U and Calculus and Vectors concurrently. Students may choose to take MHF4U and MCV4U in a semestered option with MHF4U running every day from September to January and MCV4U running every day from January to June. They must note this option on their course option sheets. 1 CREDIT This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modeling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course. Prerequisite: MCR3U – Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation; MHF4U – Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation must be taken prior to or concurrently with MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation Note: Students can take this course in a semestered or full year option. 1 CREDIT This course includes the content of MCV4U as described above. It must be taken concurrently with MHF4UP. Students enrolled in this course will be prepared for the AP Calculus exam. This course will run every day from January to June. Prerequisite: MCR3U – Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation; corequisite MHF4UP – Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation (Advanced Placement) 1 CREDIT This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest. Prerequisite: MCR3U – Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation or MCF3M – Functions And Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation MCV4UP – Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation (Advanced Placement) MDM4U – Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation

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