Math Electives
While the following courses count towards overall graduation requirements, they do not count towards the 3 mathematics credits required for graduation.
AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING VISUAL BASIC
Course: 323 Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
This is an introductory course in computer programming. Using the platform Visual BASIC in a Windows environment, the course emphasizes the development of problem-solving skills through the use of computer programming. The course explores the design of Windows-based software programs in the areas of education, business, mathematics, and computer graphics. As part of this course, the students will design and write their own programming projects. This course is a prerequisite for AP Computer Science.
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Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II OR concurrently taking Algebra II with Trigonometry
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE
Course: 326 Credit: 1 Weight: .05 Grade: 10, 11, 12 NCAA Accepted |
This course builds upon the foundations of structured programming developed in An Introduction to Computer Programming Using Visual BASIC. The students will learn object-oriented programming using the programming language Java. The course is highly symbolic and requires strong problem-solving skills. Completion of this course will prepare the students for the AP Computer Science A exam. Students taking this course should have access to a computer outside of regular class time on which they can write, compile, and run Java programs.
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Prerequisites: Visual BASIC and teacher recommendation