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Welcome to AP Computer Science

This course is an introduction to computer science and object-oriented programming using the Java Language. This course follows the guidelines written by The College Board to present high school students a university level, introductory computer science course. This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development, as well as the study of data structures, design, and abstraction. My goal for this course is to challenge students to be active learners and critical thinkers.

For additional information, access the College Board Web Site at

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_compscia.html?compscia

I look forward to working with each of you this year.


APCS 2012-13
Summer Assignment

Assignment 1: Read Blown to Bits - Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion by Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, and Harry Lewis. The book is available online for free - click on the link above.

Assignment related to the book: Reflect on what you have read and write a brief summary (no more than 2 pages). In addition, write a minimum one (1) page (no more than 2 pages) reflection as to how the digital explosion has affected your life and the way you do things today. After reading this book will you change how you utilize technology – how and why? How do you think the digital explosion will influence or impact you in the future?

This assignment should be no more than four (4) double spaced pages. Put your name in the header of your paper (note if you put your name in the header it will automatically appear on all pages). Please email your paper to me by August 8th - the first day of school. My email is decker.lori@mail.fcboe.org.

Be prepared to discuss.

Assignment 2: Become familiar with the terms listed on the AP-CS Vocabulary sheet. Be prepared for a vocabulary quiz the first week of school. This sheet can be found on the Handouts, Notes, and Resources page or by clicking here.

Assignment 3: Check out the links under Computing and Web Design on the Useful Links page.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The AP Computer Science A exam will be administered on Tuesday - May 7, 2013 during the morning session.  This exam does not conflict with any other AP subject tests except for Spanish Language.  If you are enrolled in AP Spanish, please let me know as soon as possible so that alternate testing arrangements can be made.

 




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McIntosh High School
Business Education
Lori Decker
201 Walt Banks Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269