AP Computer Science Principles
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1
LENGTH: 3 Trimesters
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. This is a full-year course. They will incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems including the internet work, explore their potential impacts and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. It is important to note that the AP Computer Science Principles course does not have a designated programming language. College Course Equivalent AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to a first semester college level breadth course in computer science. Prerequisites: it is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course.
LENGTH: 3 Trimesters
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. This is a full-year course. They will incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems including the internet work, explore their potential impacts and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. It is important to note that the AP Computer Science Principles course does not have a designated programming language. College Course Equivalent AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to a first semester college level breadth course in computer science. Prerequisites: it is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course.