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Course Title: HTML & JavaScript Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 107610 Term(s) Semester
Offered:
Recommended: Completion of Algebra 1 with an 80% or higher Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: This course is the first for students interested in computer programming and designed to expand your
background knowledge of web technologies. HTML5 is a markup language for structuring and presenting content for the
World Wide Web and a core technology of the Internet. Students will learn to program websites complete with color,
graphics links, lists, tables and forms. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are programmed as a primary tool for formatting
pages for a consistent design. Students will also code dynamic JavaScript elements including pop-up windows, buttons,
alerts, basic games, and form processing.
Course Title: Honors Computer Programming Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 107623 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Recommended: It is recommended that students take HTML/JavaScript. Open to 9, 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: Honors Computer Programming will give you the tools you need to think like a computer scientist. The
Python programming language will be used to cover a wide range of coding concepts. Python provides a way to develop
code that is easy to create and understand. Participants of this course will master essential programming techniques
including decisions, loops, lists and files. Students will utilize the Pygame module to develop game applications. The
course will also include concepts that are not focused solely on programming, including the Internet, the global impact of
computing on society, and computational thinking.
Course Title: College in High School Java Programming Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 107641 Term(s) Semester 1
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Honors Computer Programming Open to 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Requirement(s): Enrollment in the College in High School Program at the
University of Pittsburgh (2017-2018 cost $245).
Description: Java has become the global standard for programming in commerce, science and education. It is the
means whereby web computing is made active and distributed. All web browsers are now Java-enabled and many web
systems present themselves to customers via Java applets. This course provides students with an introductory
knowledge and hands-on experience with the Java programming environment and features. Students design, write,
debug and run Java stand-alone applications. Topics covered include: Object Oriented Programming, Java language
syntax, elements, operators, statements, arrays, string manipulation classes, graphics, graphical user interface, common
classes, and basic I/O operations.
Course Title: College in High School: Advanced Computer Science Credit Value: 0.5
Course Number: 107652 Term(s) Semester 2
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of College in High School Java Programming Open to 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Requirement(s): Enrollment in the College in High School Program at the
University of Pittsburgh (2017-2018 cost $245) or
completion of the designated Advanced Placement exam at
own expense (2017-2018 cost $94).
Description: In this fast-paced course, students write and implement object-oriented, logically structured, and well-
documented computer programs. A large part of the course is built around the development of computer programs or
parts of programs that correctly solve a given problem. Concepts learned in Java Programming are extended to include
work with abstract classes, interfaces, searching and sorting algorithms, recursion, and class design. The course also
emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and, when appropriate, reusable.
Students interested in taking the AP Computer Science A exam should enroll in CHS Advanced Computer Science
(course #107652). The content of this course, along with the prerequisite course CHS Java Programming (course
#107641) will prepare students to take the AP Computer Science – A exam in May. Students taking this course (CHS
Advanced Computer Science) will be required to take either the CHS or AP exams.
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