Programming Pathway

CLASS DESCRIPTION - AP Computer Science Principles

The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. The course is equivalent to a first year college course for Non-Majors.

Articulated with Sac State CS 010

CLASS DESCRIPTION - AP Computer Science A

Learn to design and implement computer programs that solve problems relevant to today’s society, including art, media, and engineering. Learn to apply programming tools and solve complex problems through hands-on experiences and examples. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is designed to be equivalent to a first year college computer science course for Computer Science Majors.

Articulated with Sac State CS 015