Computer Science Principles 1,2 (AP)

Prerequisites: Algebra 1,2, Algebra Explorations 9, or Integrated Math 1 with a C or better

This course provides students with analytical and logic skills to understand and apply computational logic and processes in basic programming. Students will be able to explain the logic behind basic functions to peers and instructors. Students will learn programming concepts and theory by using the Alice programming language and Excel in order to design and create computer animations in an interactive environment. This course is based on a required undergraduate course, Computational Thinking, taught at the University of California, San Diego, and at San Diego State University. This course will also reinforce the standards of core academic classes.

Credit for this course counts towards the Practical Arts credits required for high school graduation.

Important note: This course does NOT qualify as one of the Academy courses towards the SDSU Engineering compact requirements.