Math 0011.00: Pre-Calculus Plus

This full year course has been designed for the majority of students either requiring Pre-calculus to gain admittance to the Dalhousie B.Sc. program or as a preparation for Calculus 1000. This course provides a more in depth coverage of math concepts than found in the accelerated 1 term class, and adds a review of relevant 11 and 12 material, as well as a study of area under a curve. Students who have been away from math for 2 or more years, or have a heavy schedule, will find this course a better fit than the accelerated Math 0010.00. Throughout the course, algebra, and applied geometric problem solving skills needed for calculus, are emphasized.

Prerequisite: Grade 11 and 12 math or equivalent. We encourage you to complete our complimentary math diagnostic. This will assist us to identify your current math strengths.

What will I learn?

In this course you will:

• Begin with a review of the algebra, equations and inequations required in pre-calculus and calculus.
• Practice transformations of basic functions to sketch families of functions.
• Explore the combination, composition, and decompositions of functions and their domain.
• Analyse functions graphically, numerically, and algebraically. This includes absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
• Develop the definition of a derivative, using limits, and use it to find the derivative of linear, quadratic, radical, and rational functions. Apply the Power Rule to help sketch polynomial functions.
• Using radian measure, learn about trigonometric identities, and apply them in solving trigonometric equations.
• Explore the concept of area under the curve.

At least 2-3 hours for every hour of class time is required to complete assignments.

   Math 0009.00: Academic Math

Academic Math has been developed to prepare you for the math involved in non-calculus courses. If you have solid math skills (at least grade 10 academic level) and want to develop them to the university level necessary for entrance to the Faculty of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Management and Nursing programs, this course is designed for you. Math 0009.00 is accepted by Dalhousie University in place of NS Math 12 Academic.  

Prerequisite: At least NS Grade 10 Academic Math. Please complete our free math diagnostic to ensure you are in the course that’s right for you.

What will I learn?

• review algebra skills used in solving quadratic, exponential and logarithmic equations
• use the concepts of function notation, domain, range and average rate of change when investigating linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions
• describe these functions in words, mathematically and graphs
• use transformations to help graph quadratic and exponential -functions
• explore how arithmetic and geometric sequences and series relate to linear and exponential functions
• study probability, the counting principles and the binomial theorem

You will be required to spend 2 hours for every hour of class time to complete assignments.

   Physics 0010.00: University Prep Physics

University Prep Physics is designed for students who have never taken physics, or who want to improve their knowledge before taking a university physics course. Throughout the course, the emphasis will be on improving students’ problem solving skills. Designed in consultation with professors in the Dalhousie Physics Department, successful completion of this non-credit course will be accepted as the pre-requisite for Physics 1100 or Physics 1300 by Dalhousie University.

• Kinematics in one dimension: Includes algebraic and graphical analysis, dimensionally analysis, ..)
• Kinematics in Two Dimension: Includes vector algebra, projectile motion and relative velocity.
• Dynamics: Includes Newton's laws, free-body diagrams, ...
• Circular/Gravitation Includes dynamics of circular motion, universal gravitation, Kepler's laws, ...
• Work and Energy: Includes work by forces, work-energy theorm, conservation of mechanical energy, ...
• Linear Momentum: Includes impulse, change in momentum, conservation of momentum (1 and 2 dimentional), center of mass, ...
• Electrostatics: Includes fields and forces, ...
• Electric Potential: Includes work moving charges, fields, electron volt, ...
• Electric Currents: Includes Kirchhoff's rules , ...
• Magnetism and Electromagnetism: Includes, hand rules, charges and wires in magnetic fields, Lenz's law, motors, transformers, ...

    University Prep Biology (Biology 0010.00)

University Prep Biology is designed for students who have never taken biology, or who want to improve their knowledge before taking a Majors university biology course. Designed by Faculty in the Dalhousie Biology Department, Biology 0010.00 is accepted Dalhousie University (including Nursing) in place of NS Grade 12 Biology.

Prerequisite: None

What will I learn?

You will gain a solid foundation in the subject by learning the major concepts of cell biology, genetics and evolution and how they relate to our society. Topics include:

• What is life and the Scientific method
• Cells and the Chemistry of Life
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Cancer, mitosis and meiosis
• Mendelian genetics, Inheritance of traits
• DNA replication and Forensics
• Genes, Proteins and Genetic Engineering
• Reproduction and Development
• The Nervous system, Mental illness, Drugs
• Evidence for Evolution, Natural Selection, Human health
• Life's Origins, Biodiversity and Human Origins

How will the course be structured?

This class uses both lecture and laboratory experiences to enhance your understanding of Biology. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of 3 hours for every hour of class time in order to learn the material and to complete exercises.