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High School AP Computer Science A

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Suggested Prerequisites

Algebra 1 and programming knowledge

Description

This course is an introductory computer science course. A large part of the course involves developing the skills to write programs or parts of programs that correctly solve specific problems. The course also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.

Module One: Primitive Types

-Introduction to Java

-Primitive Data Types

-Using Arithmetic Expressions

-Installing the BlueJ IDE


Module Two: Using Objects

-Using Pseudocode

-Java's Math Class

-String Objects

-Parsing Data


Module Three: Boolean Expressions and If Statements

-Number Systems

-Condition Statements

-Strings

-Logical Operators


Module Four: Iteration

-Loops

-While loops

-Using Text Files

-Nested Loops


Module Five: Writing Classes

-Writing Static Methods

-Introduction to Objects

-Writing Constructors

-Ethics and Security

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Our NCAA approved courses are updated often. Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center and use our school code to see all current eligible courses. The FlexPoint Virtual School NCAA High School code is: 850171 

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