mathematics/performing arts
MATH850A Advanced Inquiry: Pure Mathematics An Advanced Inquiry in Pure Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to explore the richness and depth of mathematical fields not formally covered as a part of the GFA curriculum in an area of the student’s interest. Topics could include, but are not limited to, number theory (prime/composite numbers, factors, multiples), topology (study of spatial relationships that are unaffected by changing shapes), graph theory (the study of connected and disconnected networks of nodes and edges), abstract algebra (the study of abstract number systems), and advanced calculus not covered in other mathematics courses. An Advanced Inquiry in Pure Mathematics includes a rigorous study of mathematical proof techniques. Completion of the Advanced Inquiry requires students to present their work. Open to 12th-graders; prerequisites:; AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Statistics (any of which may be taken concurrently). (1 credit; full year) MATH850B Advanced Inquiry: Applied Mathematics An Advanced Inquiry in Applied Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to explore the application of mathematics to substantial contexts in the world in an
area of the student’s interest. Topics could include, but are not limited to, the importance of number theory to cryptography, the application of geometric and topological ideas to visual arts and digital design, using graph theory to explore networks and network connectivity, or the use of mathematical modeling and statistical methods to study significant phenomena around the world. A student completing an Advanced Inquiry in Applied Mathematics will partner with faculty in the math department and, if appropriate, another department as it relates to the particular application of the mathematics. Completion of the Advanced Inquiry requires students to present their work to an audience. Open to 12th-graders; prerequisites:; AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Statistics (any of which may be taken concurrently). (1 credit; full year) PERFORMING ARTS ENS A Concert Choir Vocal techniques, sight singing, and the art of performing in a vocal ensemble are incorporated into the study of a repertoire that includes both sacred and secular works from the Baroque through the 21st century, and
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