MA 3166: Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles

Subject Area
Credits 1
elective credit
Level
High School

This course is designed to be equivalent to a first semester introductory college computing course. Students will develop computational thinking vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computational tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaborative skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems. This course will not count as a mathematics credit and is for elective credit only!

Additional Course Information

AP Computer Science Principles Course and Exam Description

Prerequisites

Algebra 1 (MA 3130) or Algebra 1 Honors (MA 3220)