AP Computer Science A (A)

Description

AP Computer Science A is a year-long introductory, college-level computer science course. In this course, students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts such as modularity, variables, and control structures. College level AP Computer Science is designed to help students prepare to take the Advanced Placement AP Computer Science A Exam ™ administered by the College Board.

The Java Programming course teaches students all Java skills required on the “AP Computer Science A” exam. While it can be taken standalone with no pre-requisites, this is one of our most advanced courses, and some degree of technical comfort is recommended.

Semester A:

Understanding Computer Programming

Getting Started with Java

The Eclipse IDE

Data Types and Variables

Working With Strings

User Input

Basic Flow Control

Writing Methods

Debugging and Exceptions

Introduction to OOP

Objects in Java

Graphical Java Programs

Swing Input Controls

Arrays and Collections

Inheritance and Polymorphism