Intro to Computer Science
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Prerequisite: Open to 11th or 12th grade students. Student must have at least 2 math credits and successfully passed a math regents exam. A Geometry class is preferred.
Students will explore a variety of programming systems and languages to create interactive applications and systems. By collaborating in a hands-on environment, students will learn problem solving, software design, debugging strategies, and the foundations of computer science. Students may create projects in the areas of graphics and games, animation and art, electronics systems, and interactive fashion, all using open-source software tools such as Scratch, Arduino, Processing, and Python.