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U.S. History CP 270910

BCHS, LHS, U.S.
MCHS 11 10 A N
MHS, THS History
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

Students study major turning points in U.S. history in the 20th century. They trace the change in ethnic composition of society;
movement toward equal rights for racial minorities & women; and role of the U.S. as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on
the expanding role of the federal government and courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state.

AP U.S. History 277516

BCHS, LHS, 11 10 U.S. A N
MHS, THS History
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

Advanced Placement U.S. History is an intensive U.S. history program designed for the student who wishes an accelerated learning
experience that may qualify high school work for college credit. The course teaches students to analyze evidence and interpretations
presented in historical scholarship. Using many sources, documentary materials and statistical tables, the course provides the student
with the analytic and factual skills necessary to deal critically with problems and issues in American history. A special emphasis of the
course will be the development of critical writing skills necessary for the essay portion of the AP examination.

Economics 270100

BCHS, IHS,
LHS, MCHS 12 5 Econ N
MHS, THS
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

During the semester-long economics course, students will learn fundamental economic concepts. Emphasis will be placed on decision-
making strategies to help students make reasoned decisions on economic problems as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners,
managers, and members of civic groups. Students will be required to utilize previously learned skills in working with graphs, charts,
statistics, and economic equations. This course meets the District graduation requirement, but not UC/CSU “a-g” requirements.

Economics CP 270110

BCHS, LHS,
MCHS 12 5 Econ G N
MHS, THS
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

In this course, students develop an understanding of macro- and micro-economic issues, systems, theories, principles, and institutions
applicable to the United States and the world economy. Students are required to utilize previously learned skills in working with
graphs, charts, statistics, and economic equations. A research project, simulation, discussion of current events, and supplemental
readings are utilized.

AP Microeconomics 277016

MHS, THS 12 5 AP Econ G N

Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

The purpose of an AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply
to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. It places primary emphasis
on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting
greater efficiency and equity in the economy.