AP Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles

Grade Level: 11,12
Course Length: 1 Year Credit: 1
Course Description: Students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines,including the use of computational tools to analyze and study data.Students will work with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course engages students in the creative aspects of the field by allowing them to develop computational artifacts based on their interests. Students will also develop effective communication And collaboration skills by working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and will discuss and write about the impacts these solutions could have on their community, society, and the world.