Information Technology Computer Science pathway

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - COMPUTER SCIENCE

• • Completer Program: Computer Science

  • CIP Number: 110955

  • Credits Needed for Completion: 5-7 

  • Completer Code: 2B

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES - 172083

Description: Computer Science Principles incorporates active, inquiry-based learning with a focus on computational thinking practices (connected computing, abstracting, analyzing problems, communication, and collaborating). The overarching theme of the course is data:  the nature and variety of data on the internet; algorithmic methods for processing and managing data; and ways in which data can be analyzed, visualized, and interpreted to increase human understanding and solve challenging real-world problems. This is not strictly a programming course; however more than half of the course is dedicated to learning introductory programming skills. Programming concepts are taught using a high-level programming language such as Python or Javascript. Can be taken as an elective.

COURSE NOTE: This course will be the same course as AP CS Principles without the acceleration of preparing for the exam. The course will still be an element in the Pathway and will still lead to AP CS “A” within the pathway.

• CREDIT: 1

• TYPE: Academic

• GRADE: 9-12 

• PREREQUISITE: Computer Science Discovery or Foundations of Computer Science

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES - 172063 

AP Computer Science Principles incorporates active, inquiry-based learning with a focus on computational thinking practices (connected computing, abstracting, analyzing problems, communication, and collaborating). The overarching theme of the course is data: the nature and variety of data on the internet; algorithmic methods for processing and managing data; and ways in which data can be analyzed, visualized, and interpreted to increase human understanding and solve challenging real-world problems. This is not strictly a programming course; however more than half of the course is dedicated to learning introductory programming skills. Programming concepts are taught using a high-level programming language such as Python or Javascript. Can be taken as an Elective.

COURSE NOTE: This course will meet the requirement of enrollment in a fourth year of a mathematics or math-related course. However, this course will not meet the fourth-year math requirement of Algebra 2 or non-trivial Algebra students for students who are enrolled in the University of Maryland completer sequence. This course satisfies the technology education credit required for graduation.

• • CREDIT: 1 

  • TYPE: Advanced Placement 

  • GRADE: 9-12 

COMPUTER SCIENCE - CYBERSECURITY - 177993

This course prepares students with crucial skills for responsible citizenship in a digital world. Research into the past and a study of current events highlight the growing need for cybersecurity in business, defense, and everyday life. Students will learn foundational cybersecurity topics including ethics, cryptography, software and physical security, networking, and web security. Basic programming (HTML, SQL, and JavaScript) will be used throughout the course to solve problems and complete projects. Students will participate in a variety of online cybersecurity challenges and competitions.

• • CREDIT: 1

  • GRADE: 11-12

  • PREREQUISITE: AP Computer Science Principles or concurrent enrollment