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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Community College of Allegheny County.

If you complete the following with AP - Advanced Placement:

  • Calculus AB is designed to be taught over a full high school academic year. It is possible to spend some time on elementary functions and still cover the Calculus AB curriculum within a year. However, if students are to be adequately prepared for the Calculus AB examination, most of the year must be devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. These topics are the focus of the AP Exam.
    Credits
    0.00
    Notes
    http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_calab.html?calcab

You may receive up to 4.00 credits at Community College of Allegheny County:

  • This course is for students majoring in mathematics, science or engineering. The theory of calculus, as well as problem solving and applications, is stressed. Students explore topics including algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Additionally, students learn to solve trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions and curve sketching. Students learn to apply limits and continuity, applications of derivatives and antiderivatives. The definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus are also discussed.
    Credits
    4.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of 3 to transfer these courses from AP - Advanced Placement to Community College of Allegheny County.