AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

Course Syllabus

AP® Computer Science A is a college level course for students who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the field of computer science or related disciplines. The course is designed to provide each student a solid foundation in object oriented programming and logical problem solving techniques. Through an organized presentation that includes object oriented concepts, standard logic algorithms, and hands-on programming projects, each student will develop and strengthen their ability to conceptualize and solve problems through the implementation of effective solutions.

Using the Java programming language, students will explore data encapsulation, class and method constructs, standard programming algorithms, programming methodology and syntax structures. Students will work on programming examples including a minimum of 20 hours of lab work.

This course is designed to prepare each student to complete the AP Computer Science A Exam. However, if applied properly, each student will also receive a solid foundation in logical thinking and problem-solving that will serve them well in any future discipline.