Advanced Placement Computer Science A (#0200320)

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 A Exam

Placement Consideration:

It is recommended that a student in the AP Computer Science A course has 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.

Prerequisites:

AP Computer Science Principals

Next Course in Progression:
AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Prob & Stats

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 page located here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-computer-science-a/course-audi

Course Description:

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