The class will be participating in Internet projects with other schools throughout the world. If you would like to explore ways of finding information for research papers, multimedia projects, or are planning to attend college, this is a course you should look into. 10,11,12 This course is an introduction to the programming of computers. Labs will consist of the practical application of these languages in everyday use. Topics include algorithms, variables and constants, decision-making, loops, counters, accumulators, sub routines, string functions, working with large quantities of data, single dimension arrays, and simple files.
Emphasis is on logical thinking, syntax, format, structure, and program flow.
This course is a modification of Computer AP 3. After examining and evaluating various web sites, students will research information and construct web pages. Throughout the semester, students will be assigned to update ESM High School web pages. Students will utilize announcements from ESM-TV to keep web site updated on various activities happening each week at the high school. Also, students will work with teachers to construct department web pages and research relevant web sites to enhance classes.