Course Description:
AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs.
This course falls as the second course (Sophomore or higher) in the Computer Science pathway and helps prepare students for future computer science courses including AP Computer Science A.
Prerequisite:
Teacher recommendation from a math teacher is recommended. Students must have some familiarity with computers and technology. Successful students will have strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. Additionally, students should be self-motivated and diligent workers.
Relevant Careers:
Relevant careers for those that study computer science are:
- Software Developer.
- Database Administrator.
- Computer Hardware Engineer.
- Computer Systems Analyst.
- Computer Network Architect.
- Web Developer.
- Information Security Analyst.
- Computer and Information Research Scientists