COMPUTER SCIENCE

Title: COMPUTER SCIENCE I                                                       334000
Recommended Grade Level:  9 - 12                       Duration: 2 semesters

Fee:  $5.00                                   

Prerequisite: A or B in Algebra

Description:  This course will cover structured programming using the programming language Pascal.  Students will learn to write programs using “top down” algorithm development with “step-wise” refinement.  Emphasis will be placed on modular structure style and documentation.  This course may be used to meet TOPS requirements.

Title: COMPUTER SCIENCE II  (ADV PLACEMENT)                    334500
Recommended Grade Level: 10-12                       Duration: 2 semesters
Prerequisites:  A or B in Computer Science I and approval of the instructor
Fee:  $5.00

Description: This course introduces students to programming in the language Java.  Students will review programming topics of Computer Science I.  They will study arrays, records, and files.  Emphasis will be placed on modular programming. College Credit may be earned for this course by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Test given in the spring.

Title: COMPUTER SCIENCE III  (ADV PLACEMENT)                334800

Recommended Grade Level: 11- 12                      Duration: 2 semesters

Prerequisite: A or B in Computer Science II and approval of the instructor

Fee: $5.00

Description:  This course will improve the student’s techniques in structured programming using the language Java.  The use of modular programming objects will be emphasized.  The course will include the study of advanced data structures.  College Credit may be earned for this course by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Test given in the spring.

Title: COMPUTER SCIENCE IV                                           335100

Recommended Grade Level: 12                            Duration: 2 semesters

Prerequisite: Computer Science I and approval of instructor

Fee:  $5.00

Description: This class is an independent study course designed to

Enable students to expand their knowledge of computer science and programming by working in the language of their choice.  Students will work using a project-based approach.