Course Catalog

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (#0200335)

Grades:
9,10,11,12
GPA Weighting:
Yes
SUS Admissions:
Counts as elective if not substituted for Mathematics Note: these courses can count toward 4 HS graduation math credits but is not always accepted by a college or university as a math.
Bright Futures:
FAS/FMS No, GSV Yes only if course is being substituted for Mathematics
NCAA:
Yes
Graduation Requirements:

Mathematics

Assessment:

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles Exam

Placement Consideration:

It is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students and their advisers understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

Prerequisites:

It is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students and their advisers understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

Next Course in Progression:
AP Computer Sci A
Other Information:

College Board course exam and description located here.

Approved Resources:

Approved resources are selected from the Example Textbook List on the course audit located here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-principles/course-audit

Course Description:

The course description for this Advanced Placement course will be located on the College Board site at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/index.html