UCONN ECE Computer Science for Data Scientists and Engineers

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8023

Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors (C or better) or Algebra II L1 (B- or better)

Full Year

Credit Category: Career and Technical Education or Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Honors

Open to Grades 10-12

1 RHAM Credit

3 UConn Credits

This ECE course is offered cooperatively with the University of Connecticut School of Computing.  The course involves learning how to solve problems using algorithmic thinking, programming, computing logic, processes, and environments.  Topics include variables and expressions, functions, control flow, iteration, classes and data structures, modules, and an introduction to data science.  Students will gain experience using Python, a modern, widely used programming language.  Representative problems from science, mathematics, and engineering will be solved using computing.


UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in a variety of disciplines. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)