Exploring Computer Science

Course Number: C833 /
Category: Science, Elective /
Credits: 1 /
Recommended Grades: 10,11,12 /
Level: College Prep /
Length: Semester /
Description: Exploring Computer Science courses present student with the conceptual underpinnings of computer science through an exploration of human/computer interaction, web design, and computer programming. While these courses include programming, the focus is on computational practices associated with doing computer science, rather than just a narrow focus on coding, syntax, or tools. Exploring Computer Science courses teach students the computational practices of algorithm design, problem solving, and programming with a context that is relevant to their lives.