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PLTW Computer Science Essentials
Course number: CS 1401
Type: elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: none
Credits: 2
Terms: 2
Computer Science Essentials exposes students to a diverse set of computational thinking concepts, fundamentals, and tools, allowing them to gain understanding and build confidence. Students use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such as Python® to create apps, develop websites, create programs for VEX Coding Self-Driving Vehicles and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. They apply computational thinking practices, build their vocabulary, and collaborate just as computing professionals do to create products that address topics and problems important to them.
PLTW Computer Science Principles
CS 1402
Type: elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Computer Science Essentials 2
Credits: 2
Terms: 2
Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.
PLTW Computer Science A
CS 1403
Type: elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Computer Science Essentials 2
Credits: 2
Terms: 2
Computer Science A focuses on further developing computational thinking skills through the medium of Android™ App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java™ programming language, XML, and device emulators. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and Web-based databases. This course aligns with the AP CS A course.
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