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AP Computer Science Principles (Spec Ctr)

AP Computer Science Principles (Spec Ctr)- Grade 9

  • Course #3186XA
  • 1 Credit- Required for Center Students
  • 36 weeks

Description

  • Explore five Big Ideas of computer science: Creative Development, Data, Algorithms and Programming, Computer Systems and Networks, and Impact of Computing
  • Develop Problem-solving methodologies, computational and critical thinking skills
  • Learn and apply the foundations of computer science to address real-world problems

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