AP U.S. Government
Course Description
AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.
AP U.S. Government and Politics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in U.S. government.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite courses for AP U.S. Government and Politics. Students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.
About the Instructor
Mr. RJ Yang graduated from Dartmouth College with dual honors degrees in Computer Engineering and Economics. He previously worked as an Investment Logic Engineer at Bridgewater Associates. He is currently a member of the UChicago Booth Scholars Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, specializing in algorithms and mathematical finance.
Mr. RJ has been a part of the Prestige STEM Academy team for over 10 years, specializing in helping students develop algorithmic thinking. He currently oversees the Technology and Quantum Science department in our school. RJ personally teaches most of the courses at Prestige STEM Academy and develops course outlines for other mathematics and science courses at the school.
Mr. RJ Yang is a highly respected educator with a wealth of professional knowledge and practical experience. His academic background and career experience bring profound subject expertise and professional insights to his teaching. He not only imparts subject knowledge to students but also encourages them to think critically about challenges in algorithms and mathematical finance, nurturing their logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Schedule
Tuesday 6:00-9:00pm PT
8/27/2024-5/27/2025
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