| Grade Range: |
| | 11–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Foundations in Information Technology 1,2; AP Computer Science Principles 1,2
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| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Practical Arts |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | g - College Preparatory Elective |
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| Course Description: |
| | In Computer Science 1,2 students will increase their problem-solving skills and be able to differentiate between problems that computers can and cannot solve. Students will use a high-level programming language, which will expose them to the structured approach and object-oriented programming technique. In addition, this course will introduce students to the basic components of a computer, plus an individual computer’s role in the functions of a computer system. Computer Science 1,2 will provide a basic understanding of how a computer works as well as how and where computers are used in today’s society. Related careers will be explored. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 8132 - Advanced Systems Programming (Capstone) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Horstmann, Computing Concepts with Java Essentials, 3rd. ed., Wiley, 2003. |