COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

 AP Computer Science Principles -Elective

 

This course is based on the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles curriculum framework for introductory computer science. The curriculum covers many topics including the Internet, Big Data, Privacy, Programming and Algorithms. In addition to developing socially useful mobile apps for Android devices using MIT's App Inventor programming language, the course is project-based and emphasizes writing, communication, collaboration and creativity. Students who successfully pass the AP exam will earn 3 college credits.