+1998 Advanced Placement Computer Science A
Offered in grades 10-12
1.0 credit
Class meets 6 mods per cycle, all year
Recommendations: 80% average in Algebra II or higher, 80% average in Visual Basic II or teacher approval
This course is designed for students interested in a rigorous course in computer science that includes instruction in Java. Computer Science A emphasizes programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm developement and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester college course is Computer Science.