AP Computer Science JAVA
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE JAVA:
The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. This course prepares students to take the College Board's Advanced Placement exam for Computer Science A.
Length: Year
Offered: Fall/Spring
Number of Periods per Semester: One
Grade Level: 10-11-12
Course Prerequisites: Algebra II or Algebra II H (we should push to add CSP – this does not make sense to students who are new to Computer Science)
Application: None
Tryout : None
Counselor Approval Required: No
Dual Credit: No, Possible AP Credit
Quality Point: Yes, Full Point
Diploma Path: Counts as an Elective for all diplomas, serves as a science course for all diplomas
Quantitative Reasoning: Yes
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