Advanced Topics in Mathematics is designed to provide students who have completed the traditional calculus sequence (and/or students who have indicated a special interest and aptitude for mathematics) with the opportunity to continue their mathematical studies, deepening and broadening their understanding and preparing for the possible further study of mathematics. This year the class will focus on Multivariable Calculus, Number Theory, and the elements of Complex Analysis. Next year the course will feature Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Discrete Mathematics.

For students who have completed AP Computer Science, Menlo offers a course designed to give motivated students the opportunity to explore exciting topics in advanced computer science. Our initial offering will be based on MIT’s Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, the innovative course which uses the programming language Scheme and a remarkably creative curriculum to focus on using procedural and data abstraction in program design while giving students the opportunity to work with advanced topics such as query languages, processor simulation, and the elements of compilation. We will also feature digressions into topics in advanced algorithms and data structures, programming languages, and computer graphics. During the fourth quarter class members will collaborate on a major programming project.