Advanced Placement Calculus BC

The Advanced Placement Calculus BC course is designed for students with strong mathematical skills whose plans include continuing their education in mathematics as either a math or science major.The course covers the material for the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam. 

 

This course is more theoretical than Calculus AB and includes the additional topic of series. It is an in-depth study of single variable differential and integral calculus, including the study of functions, graphs, and limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, application of integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, anti-differentiation, applications of the antiderivative, slope fields, logistic growth model, polar curves, parametric equations, polynomial approximations and infinite series. Students will be using a TI 89 Titanium graphing calculator that will be provided to them by the department.  

 

 

• Math Average of at least 93% 
• Grade greater than or equal to the Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents
• Pre-Calculus grade greater than or equal to 90% 
• Beginning Calculus grade (marking period 2) greater than or equal to 90% Requirement: Department Supervisor’s approval. Note: This is a full-year course and cannot be dropped mid-year. 

In addition to Townsend Harris credit, students who score 3 or better on the required Advanced Placement exam in May may be awarded college credit. There is an $87 examination fee (which may be waived in cases of documented financial need.)