2. Computer Math AP Computer Science Computer Programming

3. Use computers all the time Useful if you want to be an engineer Job market is great for 2012 Why should I take Computer Math?

4. Reasons continued Good break from the traditional classroom setting. More fun than math Counts as a math credit Good for colleges A bridge to another AP course Very little homework Stress free environment It gives you insight into a different field Working with peers Lab environment is student oriented.

5. What will you learn? How to write a computer program and utilize existing code. You will learn a little more about computers You can make games.

6. Graphics Example

7. AP Computer science You must have successfully completed Computer Math to take this class. Class requires an AP exam at the end of the year Case Study

8. Goals of AP Computer Science Design and implement solutions to problems Algorithms Code fluently in java Read and understand large programs Recognize ethical and social implications of computer use

9. AP Topics Programming methodology Algorithms Data structures Data types Testing and debugging code Case Study