Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and IT Explorations

Course Description:   Introduces students to the broad field of computer science. Students will be better equipped for continuing studies in computer science beyond the scope of this course. It will broaden students’ awareness of the computing tools they use and rely on every day and encourage them to start thinking about the decisions and processes that go into the creation of these technologies. Topics covered: computational thinking, programming in block-based and text-based languages, digital media processing with mathematical manipulation, data mining, and the evolution and current uses of everyday technology.

Note:  This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.