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AP Computer Science A (Spec Ctr)

AP Computer Science A

  • Course #3185XA
  • 1 Credit - Required for Center Students
  • 36 Weeks

Description

  • Understand object-oriented (OO) design (OOD) and OO programming (OOP)
  • Learn to code Java in a well-structured fashion and in good style, giving attention to clarity of both code and documentation
  • Learn to use Java library packages, classes, and interfaces and Java Collections framework within the scope of APCS-A Java subset 

Students will prepare to take the AP Computer Science A exam for potential college credit