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ADVANCE PLACEMENT

AP Calculus 12 (APCAL 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite: Math 11 (“B” or better) or Math 12 (“C+” or better). Usually Math 12 is taken in the first semester with Calculus 12
Advanced Placement Calculus gives the students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement credit on entering college. It is based on the belief that college-level courses can be successfully taught to motivate and to provide enrichment for mathematically able secondary school students. The course is intended for students who have thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Calculus 12 consists of a full academic year of work in elementary and transcendental functions, differential and integral calculus with its methods and applications.

English 12 Honours / AP Literature

(EN 12 H / AP Lit 12) 8 credits

English 12 Honours is a challenging and ambitious program offered to highly motivated and successful students. It encompasses both the requirements of the English 12 course and the Advanced Placement Literature program, and provides students with reading and writing experiences that equal those of a first year university course. The AP course in English engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through close reading of selected literary works, students deepen their understanding and enhance their pleasure in literature. They develop critical standards for interpreting the effects writers create by means of the artful manipulation of language. Many colleges and universities grant first year credit to students receiving an acceptable score on the advanced placement exam, which is written in May. Entrance to this course is by permission of the instructor, based on English 11 and 12 marks, and teachers' recommendations. Enrollment in English Literature 12 is highly recommended for this program.
There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Biology 12 AP (APBIO 12) 8 credits

(Biology 12 AP = AP Tutorial+ APBI 12)
Advanced Placement Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a first year college or university biology course. It is a survey of most of the major topics in biology including biochemistry, physiology, cytology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Although students are expected to be familiar with the anatomy of those organisms that are studied, the course concentrates on the description and analysis of biological processes and on problem solving. It is strongly recommended that students have a high "B" or "A" in Biology 11 Honours before attempting Biology 12AP.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark

Chemistry 12 AP (APCHE 12) 8 credits

(Chemistry 12 AP = AP Tutorial + CHEM 12 AP)
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a first year college course in general chemistry offered at the high school level. The course differs qualitatively from the usual grade twelve chemistry course with respect to the kind of textbook used, the degree of detail with which topics are covered, the emphasis on chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles, and the kind of laboratory work done by the students. Quantitative differences appear in the number of topics treated, the time spent on the course by students, and the nature and the variety of experiments done in the laboratory. Students taking Advanced Placement Chemistry will certainly be well prepared for the B.C. Provincial and Scholarship Exams. The five major topics from regular chemistry twelve (Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility, Acid/ Base and Electrochemistry) are all developed in considerable detail along with an additional unit in
Thermodynamics. Many Chemistry 11 topics are also reconsidered and expanded upon as they apply to these new areas. It is strongly recommended that students have a high "B" or "A" in Chemistry 11 Honours before attempting Chemistry 12AP.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Physics 12 AP (APPHY 12) 8 credits

Physics 12 AP = AP Tutorial + AP PHYSICS 12
Prerequisites:
1) Physics 11 (B or better) Honours is recommended.
2) Mathematics 11 (B or better)
This course is equivalent to a first year physics course at UBC or SFU. This course covers a wide range of topics, encapsulating the British Columbia Physics 11 and 12 curriculum as well as extensions to match the curricula of most American schools. Such topics are: Kinematics, Forces, Energy, Circular Motion, Electrostatics, Circuits, Electromagnetism, Waves, Fluids, Atomic, Nuclear, and Thermodynamics. Since we have less time to cover 33% more material than in a regular Physics 12 course, there is a considerable pace that the student must accept, as well as student directed learning. In light of this, students must be committed to a challenging experience. At this time, we offer the more comprehensive Physics AP - B level course of study. A non-programmable calculator is recommended.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

French 12 AP (APFRL 12) 8 credits

Prerequisite: French 11 Honours "A" or Teacher's permission
Requirement: French-English dictionary
This course is designed to challenge those students who already have a good command of French grammar and vocabulary as well as competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course focuses on the greater development of spoken French in various contexts as well as readings from a variety of contemporary sources. It also emphasizes the coherent, fluent and accurate development of oral speech. Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through various interesting themes such as health, sports and leisure, family and friends, travel and tourism, music and media, technology, as well as science and nature. By the end of French 12 AP, students will have very effective communication skills in the target language. Many of the course activities are intended to facilitate success on the provincial exam. There is also an AP exam which may be written in May. These exams will be optional though many students seeking to meet the entrance requirements of some university Fine Arts programs will need to take the French 12 provincial exam. A “B” average in French 11 or 11H is recommended.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Y Psychology 12 AP (APPSY 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite: Y Psychology 11
Advanced Placement Psychology 12 provides a general introduction to the theories of psychology as a natural science. Students will examine major theorists, research methodologies, statistics, and the biological basis for behavior. Topics include sensation, perception, biological bases of behaviour, thinking and intelligence, motivation and emotion, theories of development, social psychology, abnormal behaviors and treatment, language, conditioning, development of personality, memory and learning. As this is a college level, academic course, substantial direction and motivation is required by the student. Students may receive credit for introductory Psychology at participating colleges and universities depending on their score on the AP exam in May.