Level 1 Courses

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Course: 1599

Course Key:   TAFCS Credit: 1

Service ID:    03580140 Grade: 7, 8, 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Computer Science is intended as a first course for those students just beginning the study of computer science. Students will study the history of computing, hardware, software, and internet basics.  Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to real-world problems. Students will learn programming concepts through creation of websites, animated stories and games.  They will use block based and text based coding techniques.

FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY - HONORS 

Course: 1595

Course Key:   TAFCYB Credit: 1

Service ID:     03580850 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles

This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to master the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity.  Students in the course will develop a basic foundation for continuing their cybersecurity education and choosing a career in the cybersecurity field.  Students will explore the challenges facing information security professionals related to ethics, system security, network security and application security.  Students will conduct risk assessments and develop and implement security policies to mitigate those risks.  Students will examine trends in cyberattacks, common vulnerabilities and the emergence of cyber terrorism.

Level 2 Courses

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Course: 1600

Course Key:   APCSPRIN Credit: 1

Service ID:     A3580300 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra I 

This course prepares students to take the Computer Science Principles AP examination. It will introduce students to the foundations of computer science and include how the internet works, how digital data is stored, what is Big Data and how it is used, data privacy and cybersecurity issues, global impacts of computing, and creative aspects of programming using abstractions and algorithms. Students will learn computational thinking practices that help them see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives and create programs in JavaScript to solve real-life problems.  This course involves creativity, writing, innovation, reflection, and logical thinking.  The AP College Board requirements for this class involve one project during the school year which is submitted to AP College Board as part of the student’s AP Score for the course.  The project is creating a computer program along with a written response describing their program.  There is also a 2-hour multiple-choice AP Exam in May.  Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 1) graduation requirement.

For students considering the Cybersecurity pathway, it is recommended that students take this course before taking Foundations of Cybersecurity. 

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Course: 3016

Course Key:   COMPMTN Credit: 1

Service ID:     13027300 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Complete any course in the Cybersecurity program of study

In Computer Maintenance, students will acquire knowledge of computer maintenance and create appropriate documentation. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer maintenance. Students will apply technical skills to address the IT industry and emerging technologies.  Students may earn a Dell Tech certification.

Level 3 Courses

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

Course: 1604, 1606

Course Key:   APTACSAM, APTACSAL Credit: 2

Service ID:     A3580110, A3580120 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles

This is a fast-paced college-level programming class that teaches the Java programming language in detail.  Students write thousands of lines of code and cover several abstract concepts of Java. This course prepares students to take the Computer Science A AP examination. Topics include designing and implementing computer solutions to problems, learning well-known algorithms and data structures, and coding fluently in Java. The concepts of inheritance, polymorphism, data abstraction and recursion will be emphasized. The AP Computer Science test is 3 hours.  40 multiple choice questions - 1.5 hours (50% of score), 4 Free-response questions - 1.5 hours (50% of score).  The test is all on paper, and the free-response questions are handwritten segments of code.   Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 2) + 1 Advanced Math graduation requirements

INTRODUCTION TO C# PROGRAMMING APPLICATION  ADVANCED - HONORS 

Course: 3026

Course Key:   INTCPA Credit: 1

Service ID:     N1302812 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites: AP Computer Science A 

This programming course teaches the  C# programming language and syntax including data types, control structures, functions, syntax and semantics of language, classes, class relations, exception handling, and data structures.  This course will be based on transferring Java knowledge learned in AP Computer Science A to C# and advanced applications.

Networking - CK Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals - HONORS

Course: 1554

Course Key:  -------- Credit: 1

Service ID:     13027400 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Foundations of Cybersecurity 

Career Kickstart Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals is a full-year high school course that covers the fundamentals of networking. It is equivalent to a college-level Introduction to Networking course. The course interweaves essential networking concepts with relevant, hands-on problem-solving activities to maximize students’ understanding of network hardware and configuration, the use of protocols to enable reliable and accurate transmission of data between different hosts around the world, and relevant security practices that secure the transmission of data both within and between computer networks. This course prepares students to take the CK Cyber 1: Networking AP examination.

Level 4 Courses

CYBERSECURITY CAPSTONE - CK Cybersecurity 2: Security - HONORS 

Course: 1671

Course Key:   TACYBCAP Credit: 1

Service ID:     03580855 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Networking 

Career Kickstart Cybersecurity 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals is a full-year course covering foundational cybersecurity concepts and skills and is equivalent to a college-level Introduction to Cybersecurity course. Students will explore the current cyber threat landscape to understand the types of adversaries organizations face and the techniques adversaries use to compromise systems and data. Students will learn how vulnerabilities create risk and how organizations implement security controls to manage that risk. Topics in the course include physical, operational, application, and network security; security controls; cryptography; access control; attacks and detection; and response and recovery. Students will research emerging trends in cybersecurity and gain hands-on experience implementing security protocols.

COMPUTER SCIENCE III ADVANCED - HONORS

Course: 3000

Course Key:   TACS3 Credit: 1

Service ID:     03580350 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites: AP Computer Science A

This course is for students who want to further their knowledge and experience in computer science beyond the AP Computer Science A course. This course fosters students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will learn advanced object-oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithms in Java throughout the entire course along with working on independent semester projects. Students will be able to choose a topic of interest to research and a programming language of their choice to create independent projects. Some popular topics of interest for semester projects include making programs in Python and C++, web page development, app development, game design and development, and physical computing. Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 3) graduation requirement.

CTE PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE - IT - HONORS

Course: 1542

Course Key:   CTEPBC1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     12701101 Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone is a course designed for students to develop and enhance essential skills while investigating real-world problems, issues, or interests. Students work independently or collaboratively with others within or across career clusters or programs of study. Students partner with mentor(s) or advisor(s) to develop a project. Students conduct research, compile findings, implement project activities appropriate to student contribution, and present their work to a relevant audience that may include industry experts.

• Students are required to provide their own transportation for individual CTE Project-Based Capstone experiences.

PRACTICUM IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HONORS 

Course: 1673

Course Key:   PRACIT1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     13028000 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of  two or more credits, including the completion of one or more advanced (Level 3 or 4) , in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the selected CTE Information Technology Program of Study

This practicum in Information Technology is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.  NOTE: This course is double-blocked.   Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

CAREER PREPARATION for PROGRAM OF STUDY

Course: 1553

Course Key:   CPPS1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     12701121 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two or more credits in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the same CTE Program of Study.

Career Preparation I provide opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that aligns directly with their selected CTE Program of Study and combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked, 1 class period, 1 work off-campus period.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.