HS Course Selection Guide - COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Computer Science Courses

    Cyber Course  - this course is offered in the WC Cyber Program

    Introduction to Python Accelerated Honors (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit

    This course introduces students to computer programming using the Python programming language. While throughout the course emphasis is placed on the engineering design process and algorithmic development skills, the course uses a project based approach towards the student’s comprehension of common programming commands and concepts. This course will expose students to text and graphical I/O, small and large data storage and processing techniques, procedural programming design, and a variety of general computer science topics. This course lays a solid foundation for continuing into the AP Computer Science A (Java Programming) course.
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

    Introduction to Computer Programming Honors (9, 10, 11, 12)  1 credit Cyber Course

    This full-year cyber-only course introduces the Python programming language and associated skills.
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

    Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit Cyber Course

    Students in this class will learn the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computer impacts. This course will provide students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Course work focuses on the innovative aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives.  This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination in Computer Science Principles.  Students will also be required by the College Board to create a set of artifacts to be submitted in addition to taking the AP test.
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1

    Advanced Placement Computer Science A (10, 11, 12) 1 credit Cyber Course

    This course extends computer programming concepts developed in Python and applies them to Java, the language of the AP Computer Science examination. Content includes the exploration of classes, arrays, sets and pointers. Object-oriented programming methodology is studied. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination in Computer Science.
    Prerequisite: Introduction to Python or Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles or teacher recommendation.

    Computer Science 2 Advanced and Extended Study (11, 12) 1 credit

    Using the programming language of Java, this course extends the concepts learned in AP Computer Science A and offers students the opportunity to explore and learn in an environment that requires a significant amount of independent study. Topics include advanced programming algorithms, computer memory and run-time comparisons, advanced class usage, inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic data structures, graphics and/or GUI interface. Students receive AP-weighted grades for this course.
    Prerequisite: Computer Science A Advanced Placement.