AP®︎ CS A (Java)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
Get familiar with the concepts and tools of computer science as you learn a subset of the Java programming language. You'll do hands-on work to design, write, and test computer programs that solve problems or accomplish tasks.
Get familiar with the concepts and tools of computer science as you learn a subset of the Java programming language. You'll do hands-on work to design, write, and test computer programs that solve problems or accomplish tasks.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. There will also be opportunities in Soft Skills and Work Based Learning.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. There will also be opportunities in Soft Skills and Work Based Learning.
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Unit 01: Primitive Types
- Unit 02: Using Objects
- Unit 03: Boolean Expressions and If Statements
- Unit 04: Iteration
- Unit 05: Writing Classes
- Unit 06: Array
- Unit 07: ArrayList
- Unit 08: 2D Array
- Unit 09: Inheritance
- Unit 10: Recursion
Course Prerequisites
Course Prerequisites
- Algebra I
- Good Work Ethic
- Java and Databases suggested, but not required
Certifications
Certifications
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (PM)
Required
Certification Test Total Points: 5
Certification Test Passing Points: 4 (for college credit)
Certification Test Attempts: 1
Articulation
Articulation
- Language Other Than English: The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Physical Education & Health: PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Science: One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Social Studies: One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts: Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
Other
Other
- Grades: 9-12
- Length: 1 semester
- Credits: 1/2
- CTE CIP: 11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer
- PSN: 20362
Agenda:
Agenda: