CT Virtual Learning - Course List

CT Virtual Learning - Academic Course Offering

All courses (except AP TEST PREP Courses) may be subject to minimum enrollment counts, please contact us to confirm a start date if there are fewer than 12 students currently enrolled in a course.

Rolling Enrollment: September 7, 2009 - June 18, 2010 - Public High School
Registration: March 2, 2009 - February 19, 2010	Drop: March 21, 2010
Music Appreciation (Semester Long Course) This one-semester course introduces students to the elements, instrumentation, and historical periods of music. Students will learn the significance of surroundings and time periods and how they both influenced the music of the day. Students will listen to and evaluate several types of music, and will be assessed through projects, presentations, and exams on the knowledge and understanding of music. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
US History Part A * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends February 26, 2010 This 1-semester course is a survey of American history from the pre-Columbian Era through the Civil War. During this course, students will examine the political, economic, and social development of the United States from the formation of the land bridge through the causes that led the nation to engage in a volatile civil war. Included in this course will be activities that will allow students to further explore such subject matter through written exercises, discussions, and individual research. View the Course Description.
US History Part B This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of American History. The content will focus on the origins of the nation’s democratic principals and continue through present day domestic and foreign issues that affect American society. There will be a particular emphasis on the individuals and groups that have not only been impacted by the nation’s development but those who have made contributions as well. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills as they participate in interactive discussions, and complete assignments establishing real-world connections View the Course Description.
Algebra I Part A Session 1 Semester Long (half-year) Course. Algebra I is the foundation! The skills you’ll acquire in this course contain the basic knowledge you’ll need for all your high school math courses. Relax! This stuff is important, but everyone can do it. Everyone can have a good time solving the hundreds of real-world problems that are answered with algebra. Each module in this course is presented in a step-by-step way right on your computer screen. You won’t have to stare at the board from the back of a classroom. There are even hands-on labs to make the numbers, graphs and equations more real. It’s all tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business and health. This course is designed to give you the skills and strategies for solving all kinds of mathematical problems. It will also give you the confidence that you can handle everything that high school math has in store for you. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Algebra I Part B Session 1 Semester Long Course (half-year). Algebra I is the foundation! The skills you’ll acquire in this course contain the basic knowledge you’ll need for all your high school math courses. Relax! This stuff is important, but everyone can do it. Everyone can have a good time solving the hundreds of real-world problems that are answered with algebra. Each module in this course is presented in a step-by-step way right on your computer screen. You won’t have to stare at the board from the back of a classroom. There are even hands-on labs to make the numbers, graphs and equations more real. It’s all tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business and health. This course is designed to give you the skills and strategies for solving all kinds of mathematical problems. It will also give you the confidence that you can handle everything that high school math has in store for you. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Algebra II Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course. Algebra II expands on the mathematical content of Algebra I and Geometry. While the topics in Algebra 2 are interesting and important in their own right, they also serve as a basis for the material presented in subsequent mathematics courses, e.g. trigonometry and calculus. Emphasis will be on functions and algebraic solutions to various types of problems. Abstract thinking skills (including some proofs, and the notion of 'generality of a statement') will be introduced and cultivated. By the end of this course, students will be conversant with a number of mathematical topics (see the Course Description for a list of these topics). Students will have enough computational skill with each topic that they will be able to correctly apply that skill whenever such skill is required in a subsequent mathematics course. Students will come away with an understanding and appreciation of where the topics arise in real world applications. Part A. 1 Absolute value 2 Systems of linear equations 3 Polynomials 4 Complex numbers 5 Quadratics 6 Conic sections A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Algebra II Part B Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends March 19, 2010 Semester Long Course. Algebra II expands on the mathematical content of Algebra I and Geometry. While the topics in Algebra 2 are interesting and important in their own right, they also serve as a basis for the material presented in subsequent mathematics courses, e.g. trigonometry and calculus. Emphasis will be on functions and algebraic solutions to various types of problems. Abstract thinking skills (including some proofs, and the notion of 'generality of a statement') will be introduced and cultivated. By the end of this course, students will be conversant with a number of mathematical topics (see the Course Description for a list of these topics). Students will have enough computational skill with each topic that they will be able to correctly apply that skill whenever such skill is required in a subsequent mathematics course. Students will come away with an understanding and appreciation of where the topics arise in real world applications. Part B. 1 Composition of Functions 2 Exponential and Logarithm Functions 3 Counting 4 Sequences and Series 5 Mathematical Induction A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
American Government Civics (Semester Long Course) Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends March 19, 2010 (Semester Long Course) Students will take part in an exclusive Washington, D.C. internship program, which will give them an insider's view to the workings of the United States' government. As an intern they will be assigned to work in various locations throughout the nation's capital. As they progress through the internship they will gain a wealth of information on the history of the country's founding roots, while also playing an integral role in current governmental decisions. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the structure, purpose, and application of the U.S. Constitution as well as the role of citizens in a democracy and how they can be active citizens who can influence government. View the Course Description.
Earth-Space Science Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course. Why did early explorers risk their lives to reach the North Pole? Why does our earth look so beautiful when seen from space? What is really down at the bottom of the ocean? Discovering new things about our earth has been the dream of scientists and explorers for centuries. Today, it is your turn to continue that journey of discovery. In this course, you’ll take a look at the sky above, the oceans below, and the rocks beneath our feet. Since the beginning of time our earth has been changing. You’ll discover that our earth is still changing, sometimes by natural forces, sometimes by the things that we humans do. What does not change, however, is the need to take good care of our planet. In this course you’ll learn to think like a scientist. You’ll examine ancient fossils and perform scientific labs. You’ll explore the past, present and possible future of this place we call home. And you won’t have to go to the North Pole to do it. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Earth-Space Science Part B Session 1 Semester Long Course. Why did early explorers risk their lives to reach the North Pole? Why does our earth look so beautiful when seen from space? What is really down at the bottom of the ocean? Discovering new things about our earth has been the dream of scientists and explorers for centuries. Today, it is your turn to continue that journey of discovery. In this course, you’ll take a look at the sky above, the oceans below, and the rocks beneath our feet. Since the beginning of time our earth has been changing. You’ll discover that our earth is still changing, sometimes by natural forces, sometimes by the things that we humans do. What does not change, however, is the need to take good care of our planet. In this course you’ll learn to think like a scientist. You’ll examine ancient fossils and perform scientific labs. You’ll explore the past, present and possible future of this place we call home. And you won’t have to go to the North Pole to do it. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English I Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course. This is a general English class especially designed to prepare students for their reading and writing needs as they enter high school. The class blends language, grammar, writing, and speaking instructions with lessons in literature. When they are done with this class, students should feel confident that they can handle reading and writing assignments in all high school subjects. View the Course Description.
English I Part B Session 1 Semester Long Course. This is a general English class especially designed to prepare students for their reading and writing needs as they enter high school. The class blends language, grammar, writing, and speaking instructions with lessons in literature. When they are done with this class, students should feel confident that they can handle reading and writing assignments in all high school subjects. View the Course Description.
English II Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course. This intermediate English course combines the study of world literature along with a continued focus on composition skills. Students will read, reflect, synthesize, and respond to several different types of world literature. A research paper is a requirement. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English II Part B Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends March 15, 2010 Semester Long Course. This intermediate English course combines the study of world literature along with a continued focus on composition skills. Students will read, reflect, synthesize, and respond to several different types of world literature. A research paper is a requirement. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English III Part A Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends February 27, 2010 Semester Long Course. English III is a comprehensive English class that combines a study of language, composition, oral communication, thinking skills, research, and literature. The literary focus is literature of America, beginning with the early 19th century and progressing to the modern era. The goal is to help students become effective independent thinkers, readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers. Each unit combines appropriate skills in these areas with a specific literary focus. The course begins with a diagnostic writing assignment that will help the teacher identify student strengths and weaknesses. 1. Introduction 2. The New Nation 3. Transcendentalism 4. New Directions 5. Research 6. Realism and Naturalism 7. The New Woman A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English III Part B Session 1 Semester Long Course. English III. is a comprehensive English class that combines a study of language, composition, oral communication, thinking skills, research, and literature. The literary focus is literature of America, beginning with the early 19th century and progressing to the modern era. The goal is to help students become effective independent thinkers, readers, writers, listeners, viewers, and speakers. Each unit combines appropriate skills in these areas with a specific literary focus. The course begins with a diagnostic writing assignment that will help the teacher identify student strengths and weaknesses. 1. The Harlem Renaissance 2. Their Eyes Were Watching God 3. Death of a Salesman 4. Modern Voices 5. The Poetry of Song Lyrics 6. Independent Project A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English IV Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course. This is a class that will prepare students for the skills they will need to be successful in college and in life. When they have completed the class, students will have acquired the reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding challenging new material, analyzing that material to deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to our world. They will have the composition skills needed to communicate their understanding effectively to a variety of audiences. Students will read and analyze classic works of literature because these works contain literary qualities that merit study and provoke thinking, not because of a requirement to know a particular work or author. They will also look at modern and contemporary works as they examine all genres: plays, short storied, poetry, essays, and novels. Students will learn to apply critical literary terms as tools for learning, understanding, and communication. Learning activities include close reading, paraphrasing, discussions, essays, short answer exams, research papers, reflective journals, web quests, oral presentations, and others. Unit 1: Introduction to the course Unit 2: Observing, Thinking and Learning: an introduction to the analysis of literature Unit 3: Oedipus the King; Persuasive essay Unit 4: Reading Sills and Literary Terms: Tools for understanding Unit 5: Novel: Introduction to Literary Research Unit 6: Research Paper Unit 7: Poetry Analysis Unit 8: Exam Review A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
English IV Part B Session 1 Semester Long Course. This is a class that will prepare students for the skills they will need to be successful in college and in life. When they have completed the class, students will have acquired the reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding challenging new material, analyzing that material to deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to our world. They will have the composition skills needed to communicate their understanding effectively to a variety of audiences. Students will read and analyze classic works of literature because these works contain literary qualities that merit study and provoke thinking, not because of a requirement to know a particular work or author. They will also look at modern and contemporary works as they examine all genres: plays, short storied, poetry, essays, and novels. Students will learn to apply critical literary terms as tools for learning, understanding, and communication. Learning activities include close reading, paraphrasing, discussions, essays, short answer exams, research papers, reflective journals, web quests, oral presentations, and others. Unit 1: Medieval Literature Unit 2: Hamlet Unit 3: Romanticism Unit 4: Realism and the 20th Century: The Changing Focus of Literature Unit 5: Independent Thematic Study: The Individual in Society A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Geometry Part A Session 1 Semester Long Course (half-year). One day in 2580 B.C., a very serious architect stood on a dusty desert with a set of plans. His plans called for creating a structure 480 high, with a square base and triangular sides, using stone blocks weighing two tons each. The Pharaoh wanted the job done right. The better our architect understood geometry, the better were his chances for staying alive. Geometry is everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use geometry to bank highways and build bridges. Artists use geometry to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on a geometric grid. Throughout this course, we’ll take you on a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving. This course is all about points, lines and planes. Just as importantly, this course is about acquiring a basic tool for understanding and manipulating the real world around you. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Geometry Part B Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends February 23, 2010 Semester Long Course. One day in 2580 B.C., a very serious architect stood on a dusty desert with a set of plans. His plans called for creating a structure 480 high, with a square base and triangular sides, using stone blocks weighing two tons each. The Pharaoh wanted the job done right. The better our architect understood geometry, the better were his chances for staying alive. Geometry is everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use geometry to bank highways and build bridges. Artists use geometry to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on a geometric grid. Throughout this course, we’ll take you on a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving. This course is all about points, lines and planes. Just as importantly, this course is about acquiring a basic tool for understanding and manipulating the real world around you. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
Life Management Skills (Semester Long Course) Session 1 (Semester Long Course) This course is all about you and the important decisions you make. It’s also about having the correct information before making those decisions. We’ll deal with real issues like nutrition, substance abuse, coping with stress, and what to do about sex. Good health is both mental and physical. Making good decisions starts with knowing the facts, understanding the consequences, and having the confidence to choose well. A series of signposts will take you through the course providing information, direction, and a little encouragement. We’ll also offer some important tools for communicating your feelings and opinions. We’ll even talk about being a savvy consumer in a world of advertising, credit cards, and designer blue jeans. This is a course comes with a long-term payoff. The good decisions you make now will set a positive direction you can follow for a lifetime. A Pace Chart for course completion schedule must be submitted in the first week with a half year schedule that you work out with your local school mentor. View the Course Description.
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Year Round: September 7, 2009 - June 18, 2010 - Public High School
Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 14, 2009	Drop: October 14, 2009
Japanese 2 (Full Year Course) This full-year course is a continuation of a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Daily Life, Animals, Activities, The Body and Descriptions), students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Japanese language and culture, people, life-style, geographical locations and histories. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. View the Course Description.
Japanese I (Full Year Course) * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends October 6, 2009 (Full Year Course)This is a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Greetings, The Date, Time, Colors and Places), students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-form verbs, particles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Cultural information in the course will teach the student about Japanese culture, people, society, and history. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. Computers will need to be outfitted with a microphone for this course. View the Course Description.
Mandarin Chinese 2 (Full Year Course) This full year course is a continuation of a beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Daily Routine, Animals, Hobbies, The Body and Descriptions), students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Chinese speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. View the Course Description.
Mandarin Chinese I. (Full Year Course) Session 1 * Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 7, 2009 Drop/Add ends October 2, 2009 This is a full year, beginning level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of Mandarin Chinese (Simplified). In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Introduction to Chinese, Greetings, Calendar, Weather, and Time), students learn to express themselves using an ever increasing vocabulary. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Chinese speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories. The course is aligned to the national Foreign Language standards. View the Course Description.
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AP Full Year: September 7, 2009 - April 30, 2010 - Public High School
Registration: March 2, 2009 - September 14, 2009	Drop: October 14, 2009
AP Art History (Full Year Course) This course will provide students with college level instruction in the history of art. Students will examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. Students will learn to look at these works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. View the Course Description.
AP Calculus AB (Full Year Course) This course introduces limits, differentiation, and integration of functions. Students will find and evaluate finite and infinite limits graphically, numerically, and analytically. They will find derivatives using a variety of methods including The Chain Rule and Implicit Differentiation. They will use the First Derivative Test and The Second Derivative Test to analyze and sketch functions. Subsequently, students will find antiderivatives using a variety of methods including substitution. They will evaluate integrals using a variety of methods including numerical integration. They will understand and apply Riemann sums, definite integrals, and The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In particular, they will differentiate and integrate logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric functions. They will solve simple differential equations that can be solved by separation of variables and use them to solve applied problems. They will use integration to determine the area between two curves, volume, and surface area. Finally, they will apply integration to determine work, center of mass, and fluid force. The use of a graphing calculator is considered an integral part of the course and students will use a graphing calculator throughout this course. View the Course Description.
AP Computer Science A (Full Year Course) The AP® Computer Science A course is an introductory computer course which involves developing the skills to write programs or parts of programs that correctly solve specific problems. AP® Computer Science A also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course. View the Course Description.
AP English Literature Composition (Full Year Course) For a year, participate in an AP upscale dining experience in the AP Literature and Composition course. Students act as food critics of exquisite literary cuisine. Menu items include reading, analyzing, writing, rewriting, and discussing creations by the master chefs, renowned authors. With intensive concentration on composition skills and on authors' narrative techniques, this dining experience equips students with recipes for success in college, in a career and the AP exam. View the Course Description.
AP Statistics (Full Year Course) AP Statistics data analysis is dependent on the use of technology. Students should have access to computers that include software capable of doing data analysis. Students will be required to interpret output generated by statistical software programs. Students are not expected to learn how to use various statistical programs. In addition one of the following Texas Instruments calculators is required, TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+, or a TI 89. The TI-83+ is the most popular calculator for AP Statistics. In most cases the calculator is sufficient but the fundamental tool of data analysis is the computer. View the Course Description.
AP U.S. History (Full Year Course) This course covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare you to pass the AP U.S. History exam. Students will: • Demonstrate comprehension of a broad body of historical knowledge. • Express ideas clearly in writing. • Work with classmates to research an historical issue. • Interpret and apply data from original documents. • Identify underrepresented historical viewpoints. • Write to persuade with evidence. • Compare and contrast alternate interpretations of an historical figure, event, or trend. • Explain how an historical event connects to or causes a larger trend or theme. • Develop essay responses that include a clear, defensible thesis statement and supporting evidence. • Effectively argue a position on an historical issue. • Critique and respond to arguments made by others. • Raise and explore questions about policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions in an historical context. • Evaluate primary materials, such as historical documents, political cartoons, and first-person narratives. • Evaluate secondary materials, such as scholarly works or statistical analyses. • Assess the historical significance and cultural impact of key literary works (e.g. Common Sense, Uncle Tom's Cabin). View the Course Description.
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Year Round Exam Prep: September 14, 2009 - May 28, 2010 - Public High School
Registration: September 14, 2009 - May 28, 2010	Drop: June 27, 2010
Pre-Test for Japanese 2
AP Exam Prep Computer Science A Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep English Language Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep English Literature Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep European History Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep French Language Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep Macroeconomics Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep Microeconomics Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep Psychology Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep Spanish Language Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep Statistics Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep US Government & Politics Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep US History Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
AP Exam Prep World History Session 1 This self paced online test preparation environment is designed specifically for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is no online teacher for this course.
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Term 2: January 11, 2010 - April 23, 2010 - Public High School
Registration: March 2, 2009 - January 11, 2010	Drop: February 10, 2010
AP Macroeconomics (Semester Long Course) AP Macroeconomics is an emphasis on how the economic system works as a whole. Students study how the economy is measured by using concepts such as gross domestic product (GDP) and other indicators. They examine concepts such as inflation, unemployment, world trade patterns, and the role of the Federal Reserve Bank. Students engage in decision-making processes to create an environment where high employment and a higher standard of living are achievable by using the economic tools of fiscal and monetary policy. This course prepares stu¬dents for the AP Exam in Macroeconomics. View the Course Description.
AP Microeconomics (Semester Long Course) Microeconomics emphasizes how individuals make choices with limited resources. Students will examine concepts such as supply and demand, factors of production, roles of labor and management, the relation¬ship between the environment and the economy, and the impact of the government on individual decision making processes. Students study the stock market as an investment option and trace various stocks through the semester using the Wall Street Journal and the Internet as resources. This course prepares students for the AP Exam in Microeconomics. View the Course Description.
AP Psychology (Semester Long Course) AP Psychology provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They'll study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of a 100-level college sur¬vey course, AP Psychology prepares students for the AP Exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences. View the Course Description.
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