ONLY of either Introduction to Programming or one of the two AP Computer Science courses may be applied to the fulfillment of the four year math requirement. Two asterisks denote courses which do not fulfill math requirements . The scope includes the introduction and development of these proficiencies through the application of email, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Classes meet alternately with Oral Communication and are primarily done in lab sessions.
Emphasis is placed on a combination of skills and resourcefulness.
Experimentation and development of creative ideas is encouraged. To provide an understanding of computer fundamentals and to develop a proficiency in the use of a windows-based platform. Introduce advanced word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software and Internet related topics. Students will be introduced to concepts and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Internet software through classroom lectures, lab activities, and homework. Introduce computer architecture, data representation, and programming process and structure.