CheverusGlobal & Experiential Opportunities

Swan?sIsland Field Research

Scienceteacher ErikaRhilehasbeen workingwith Dr. Peter Petraitis, Professor Emeritusof Biology at the University of Pennsylvania, on research regardingthe ecological mechanismsthat maintain strandsof algae and bedsof musselsand barnaclesin theGulf of Maine asdistinct, self-sustainingcommunitiesfor over twenty years. Each spring, asmall group of studentshavethe opportunity to assist in thisresearch project on Swan?s Island, asmall island located six milesoff thecoast of Mount Desert Island. Studentsaretaught research methodsincludingfield sampling, organism counts, and statistical and microscopic analysis. Thisimmersion experienceisopen to studentsin grades10-12 Students areselected for their interest in environmental studies and theoutdoors, their appeal in theAdvanced Placement and marinesciencecoursesoffered, and their overall academiccompetencein thesciences

Italian ExchangeProgram

Studentsfrom Cheverushavetheopportunity to travel to LeoneXIII Institute, aJesuit secondary school in Milan, Italy, and stay with host familiesfor oneweek Studentsalso havethe opportunity to host aLeonestudent for a week-longexchange Additionally, studentsand familieshavean opportunity to host Leone studentsfor asemester at Cheverusaspart of a cultural exchangeand English language immersion

History & Social Studies

Cheverusoffersathree-yearcorecurriculuminhistorythatsurveysthehistoryandgeographyof boththeworldandtheUnited Statesinanintegratedwayfromtheprehistoricperiodtothemodernworld,includingbasicconceptsinU.S.civics,political science,andeconomics.Electivesareavailableforseniorsandqualifiedjuniors.Thecorecurriculumof HistoryI,II,andIII are takenduringastudent'sfreshman,sophomore,andjunioryears .

History I: Originsof World Civilizations

1credit

Thiscoursesurveystheoriginsof themajor world civilizationstoday, focusingon thedevelopment of western civilization through themedieval period from itsrootsin theancient Near East and the Greco-Roman tradition of theMediterranean, aswell astheearly history of theIslamic, Slavic, Indian, and Chineseculturesand civilizations Pre-Columbian and sub-Saharan African civilizationsand culturesare also examined in thiscourse

History II: Foundationsof theModern World and theUnited States

1credit

History II coversworld and U S history from c 1400 AD to thefirst decadesof the19th century The coursebeginswith asurvey of world civilizationson theeveof theRenaissancein western Europe, then examinestheearly modern period in Europe, includingtheRenaissance, Reformation, voyagesof discovery, colonization, ScientificRevolution, the Enlightenment, and theemergenceof constitutional government in contrast to absolutism. Early American history, includingthesettlement of North America, theBritish colonial period, theAmerican Revolution, theestablishment of theUnited States and itsfoundingdocuments, and thefederal period, areall considered in their historical context.

History II Honors: Foundationsof theModern World and theUnited States

1credit

Thiscoursecoversthesamecontent asHistory II but at amorechallenginglevel involvinggreater exploration of primary sourcedocumentsand more conceptual analysisof historical events Students should expect moreintensivewritingat thehonors level. It also servesasaspringboard for APHistory III and preparation for studentsinterested in taking theAPU.S. History exam junior year.

History III: TheUnited Statesand theWorld from the19th Century to thePresent

1credit

Thiscoursesurveyshistory sincethemid-19th century, with acloselook at theinternal history and development of theUnited Statesaswell asat its foreign relations Thesewill beconsidered also in their global context Trendsand phenomena characteristicof theperiod such asindustrialization, nationalism, theexpansion of democracy, global trade, imperialism, theriseand fall of Communism and Fascism, theworld wars, decolonization, and, morerecently, theresurgenceof non-Western cultures will beconsidered both from aU S and global perspective

History III Honors: TheUnited Statesand the World from the19th Century to thePresent

1credit

Thishonorslevel coursecoversthesamematerial as History III but at amorechallenginglevel. Solid reading, interpretive, and writingskills, alongwith a willingnessto devoteconsiderabletimeto homework and study, arenecessary to succeed. Studentsmust demonstratesuccessin writingand analytical skills necessary for continued honorslevel work

AP History III: AP USHistory & AP World History: Modern

1credit

ThisclasscoverstheHistory III material at amore challenginglevel involvinggreater exploration of primary sourcedocuments, extensivereading, and greater conceptual analysisof historical events In keepingwith theCollegeBoard?sAPprogram, this courseisdesigned to betheequivalent of an introductory collegecourse Studentsareexpected to learn to assessprimary and secondary sources, to weigh thoughtfully theevidenceand interpretations presented in historical scholarship, to arriveat conclusionsbased on informed judgment, and to present ahistorical argument clearly and persuasively in essay form.

AP ComparativeGovernment & Politics

1credit

Thecourseaimsto illustratetherich diversity of world political lifeother than in theUnited States, to showinstitutional alternatives, to explain differences in processesand policy outcomes, and to communicatetheimportanceof global political and economicchanges Wewill comparetheeffectiveness of policy approachesto poverty or overpopulation

By comparingthepolitical institutionsand practices of wealthy and developingcountries, studentscan begin to understand thepolitical consequencesof economicwell-being. Why aresomecountriesstable democraciesand not others?Why do many democracieshaveprimeministersinstead of presidents?By payingspecial attention to thesesix countries--China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia--studentswill movethediscussion from abstract definition to concreteexample.

AP Government

1credit

Studentsgain an analytical perspectiveon government and politicsin theUnited States. It includesthestudy of general conceptsused to interpret government and politics, and theanalysisof specificexamples. Thecourseexposesstudentsto the variousinstitutions, groups, beliefs, and ideasthat constituteU S government and politics Studentswill learn important facts, concepts, and theories pertainingto U S government and politics; understand typical patternsof political behavior; analyzeand interpret basicdatarelevant to U S government and politics; and analyzerelevant theoriesand concepts, apply theideas, and develop connectionsacrossthecurriculum

Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?sCollegeis available.

AP Psychology

1credit

Followingthecurriculum map from CollegeBoard, studentswill exploretheideas, theories, and methods of thescientificstudy of behavior and mental processesin thisyear-longelective. Studentswill examinetheconceptsof psychology through reading and discussion, and analyzedatafrom psychological research studies. Studentswill beintroduced to differingapproachesadopted by psychologists includingbiological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural perspectives. Studentswill also learn thebasicskills of psychology research and develop critical thinking skills

Economic Forcesin USHistory

1credit

Thiscoursewill providestudentswith an introduction to basiceconomic theory in thecontext of American history Studentswill re-examinekey momentsfrom American history, focusingon theeconomic considerationsof theevents Individual unitsof study will incorporateinteractivesimulationsand exercises that will deepen students?understandingof both history and current events, aswell aseconomic theory and practical financial literacy.

Latin American History and Politics: TheCaribbean Islands

Semester,½Credit

Thiscourseexaminesthehistory, politics, and cultureof theCaribbean islandsfrom the17th century to the present. Studentswill explorethepolitical and cultural history of placeslikeCuba, theDominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico. Through thestudy of avariety of key momentsin Caribbean history, studentswill reflect on theeffectsof colonialism, raceand ethnicity, land and theenvironment, and border and migration patternson modern Caribbean society

TheSixties

Semester½credit

Thiscourseexploresthepolitical, social, and cultural history of an erathat fundamentally reshaped American life Studentswill examinetheKennedy and Johnson presidencies, theCivil RightsMovement, theVietnam War, student protest and thecounterculture, and women?sliberation

World War II: Causes, Course, and Consequences

Semester,½credit

Thiscourseincludesoriginsof World War II in the Treaty of Versailles, surveyingthegeopolitical landscape of theinter-war yearsand theeventsof thewar itself. Thecoursealso coverstheaftermath, focusingon the scientificand technological developmentsthat arean important legacy of thewar, aswell asthediplomatic arrangementsthat gavean uneasy stability to theCold War period.

World Language

TheWorldLanguageProgramatCheverusguidesourstudentstowardlinguisticandculturalproficiencyinSpanishandFrench. Studentslearningtospeak inasecondlanguagerequiremuchrepetition,practice,andcommitmenttodeveloptheskill.Our intentionistocreateaninteractive,safe,risk-takingenvironmentforgrowthinthelanguage.Studentsdeveloptheirproficiency usingavarietyof contexts,tools,andtechniquesthatemphasizebothoralandwrittenexpression.Learnerswillrefinetheir abilitiesininterpersonalcommunication,interpretivecommunication,andpresentationalcommunicationaccordingtoAmerican CouncilontheTeachingof ForeignLanguage(ACTFL)guidelines.A secondlanguageisanimportantassetinanincreasingly diversesocietyandglobaleconomy.Studentswillencounterdifferentwaysof thinkingabouttheworld,themselves,andtheirown culture.WeagreewithCharlemagnewhenhesaid,?Tohaveanotherlanguage,istopossessasecondsoul.?

French French 101: Introduction to French

1credit

In thisintroductory course, studentswill first begin to develop listeningand speakingskills through oral and written drills, simple conversations, and avariety of audio-visual tools, includingonlineresources. Regular readingand writingassignmentsemphasizeelementary sentencestructure, verbs, and vocabulary usage. Studentswill usepredictablelanguagein familiar settings Studentswill also start to develop cultural awarenessaswejourney throughout the French-speakingworld through research projects, visual resources, and cultural readingtopics. This courseisconducted in French and English.

French 201

1credit

Prerequisite:French101

Thiscourseisacontinuation of French 101. Studentsbuild upon their understandingof elementary French to communicateabout a variety of topics They develop their vocabulary and incorporatenewgrammar themesinto their work. Authenticvideo, audio, and printed material engagestudentsasthey communicate with oneanother through listening, writing, speaking, and readingin French In addition, studentsbegin to navigateauthenticmaterialsand practicecommunication in real-lifecontexts Studentswill comparetheir daily livesto thelives of studentstheir agearound theworld. Cultural topicsinclude: technology and itseffectson society, fineartsin theFrench-speaking community, and African and Canadian folk tales Thiscourseisconducted in French and English.

French 201 iseligiblefor honorscredit

French 301

1credit

Prerequisite:French201

Thiscourseisacontinuation of French 201 Studentswill continueto deepen their comprehension of vocabulary and grammar conceptsin thetarget language, furtheringtheir skillsthrough theexamination of authentic resources Theemphasisof thiscourseison communicatingusingthefour languageskills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to navigate authenticresourcesthat deepen students? understandingof theFrench languageand cultures of theFrench-speakingworld. Cultural topics include: heritageand traditions, public personalities, environmental issuesand volunteer work, and cultural awarenessand travel. This courseisconducted primarily in French. French 301 iseligiblefor honorscredit.

French 401 Honors

1credit

Prerequisite:French301Honorsorpermissionof the instructor

Speakingand participatingin theFrench language isemphasized in thiscourse. Studentswill fine-tunetheir ability to useavariety of tensesto communicate. Emphasisisplaced on cultural comparisonsof health and wellness, careersand collegepreparation, and celebrationsin the Francophoneworld Thisclassisconducted entirely in French and studentsareexpected to use French astheprimary meansof communication. Thisisapre-APcoursedesigned to prepare studentsto study at an advanced level

AP French Language& Culture

1credit

Prerequisite:French401Honorsorpermissionof the instructor telenovelas, and cultural readingtopics Thiscourse isconducted in Spanish and English.

Studentsdevelop advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and readingskills Oral communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational asdefined in theACTFL standardsfor World Languages) in avariety of contextsis emphasized usingthesix themesof theCollege Board Textsincludearticlesand excerptsfrom French magazines, newspapers, literary texts, and websitesfocusingon thecultureof French-speaking countries. Verbal and written languageskillsapplied to languagecompetenciesbeyond theschool setting areused to attain advanced proficiency of ACTFL?s Proficiency Guidelines French isspoken in the entireclassand studentsareencouraged and expected to practicespeakingFrench outsideof class.

Spanish 201

1credit

Thiscourseisacontinuation of Spanish 101. Studentsbuild upon their understandingof elementary Spanish to communicateabout a variety of topics. They develop their vocabulary and incorporatenewgrammar themesinto their work. In addition, studentsbegin to navigate authenticmaterialsand practicecommunication in real-lifecontexts Studentswill comparetheir daily livesto thelivesof studentstheir agearound the world. Cultural topicsinclude: technology and its effectson society, fineartsin theSpanish-speaking community, and Hispanic folk tales. Thiscourseis conducted in Spanish and English

Spanish 201 Honors

1credit

Prerequisite:Spanish101

Thiscourseisdesigned for studentswho havea firm background in elementary Spanish and ahigh level of commitment to advancingin thelanguage Studentsusevocabulary and grammar in more complex situations. Authenticvideo, audio and printed material engagestudentsasthey communicatewith oneanother through listening, writing, speaking, and readingin Spanish Students will comparetheir daily livesto thelivesof studentstheir agearound theworld. Cultural topicsinclude: technology and itseffectson society, fineartsin theSpanish-speaking community, and Hispanic folk tales Thiscourseis conducted in Spanish and English

Spanish 101

1credit

In thisintroductory course, studentswill first begin to develop listeningand speakingskillsthrough oral and written drills, simpleconversations, and avariety of audio-visual tools, includingonlineresources. Regular readingand writingassignmentsemphasize elementary sentencestructure, verbs, and vocabulary usage. Studentswill usepredictablelanguagein familiar settings. Studentswill also start to develop cultural awarenessaswejourney throughout the Spanish-speakingworld through research projects,

Spanish 301

1credit

Prerequisite:Spanish201

Thiscourseisacontinuation of Spanish 201 Studentswill continueto deepen their comprehension of vocabulary and grammar conceptsin thetarget language, furtheringtheir skillsthrough theexamination of authentic resources Development of thefour languageskills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) will provide studentswith theopportunity to communicatein thetarget languagein avariety of contexts

Cultural topicsinclude: heritageand traditions, publicpersonalities, environmental issuesand volunteer work, and cultural awarenessand travel. Thiscourseisconducted in Spanish and English.

Spanish 301 Honors

1credit

Prerequisite:Spanish201Honorsorpermissionof the instructor

Thiscourseisdesigned for studentswho havea firm background in Spanish and ahigh level of commitment to advancingin thelanguage Studentsareexpected to work asindependent learnerswithin thepacingof thecourse The emphasisof thiscourseison communicating usingthefour languageskills(reading, writing, speaking, listening) to navigateauthenticresources that deepen students?understandingof the Spanish languageand culturesof the Spanish-speakingworld. Cultural topicsinclude: heritageand traditions, publicpersonalities, environmental issuesand volunteer work, and cultural awarenessand travel By theend of the year, studentscompletetheindicativemood in all itstenses, can writewith easeabout acultural topic, and areableto present in two minutes followingtheCollegeBoard curriculum on Product, Practiceand Perspective Thiscourseis conducted in Spanish

Spanish 401 Honors

1credit

Prerequisite:Spanish301Honorsorpermissionof the instructor

Speakingand participatingin theSpanish languageisemphasized in thiscourse Students will fine-tunetheir ability to useavariety of tensesto communicate. Emphasisisplaced on cultural comparisonsof health and wellness, careersand collegepreparation, and celebrations in theHispanicworld Cultural topicsinclude: el Camino deSantiago, theMediterranean diet and lifestyle, and laFeriadeAbril in Seville. Thisclass isconducted entirely in Spanish and studentsare expected to useSpanish astheprimary meansof communication Thisisapre-APcoursedesigned to preparestudentsto study at an advanced level Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?sCollegeis available.

AP Spanish Language& Culture

1credit

Prerequisite:Spanish401Honorsorpermissionof the instructor

Studentsdevelop advanced proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and readingskills. Oral communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational asdefined in theACTFL standards for World Languages) in avariety of contextsis emphasized usingthesix themesof theCollege Board. APSpanish Language& Cultureisintended for studentswho wish to develop proficiency and integratetheir languageskills, usingauthentic materialsand sources Studentswho enroll should already haveabasicknowledgeof thelanguageand culturesof Spanish-speakingpeoplesand should haveattained areasonableproficiency in usingthe language. Dual enrollment credit with St. Joseph?s Collegeisavailable

Science

Cheverussciencepreparesstudentstobeinnovativescientistsandinformedcitizens.Wearecommittedtoarigorousfoundationin lifeandphysicalsciencesinthecontextof ourchangingworld.Werecognizethatintherecentdecadealone,advancesinapplied andbasicscienceshavecatapultedusintoaworldof greateropportunitiesandquestions.Laboratoryexperienceswillserveto illustratetheprinciplesbeingstudiedaswellastointroducesafeandproperscientificinvestigativeprocedures.Ourhands-on, inquiry-andlab-basedcurriculumisgroundednotonlyinrichcontent,butisalsoguidedbyourJesuitmissionof serviceto humanity.Weaimtogrowleaders,thinkers,innovators,designers,andengagedcitizens .

Global Science

1credit

Global Sciencecombinesthefoundationsof biology, chemistry, and ecology Studentswill develop an understandingof theenterpriseof scienceasawhole?thewondering, investigating, questioning, datacollecting, analyzing, problem solving, designing, and communicating. Topicswill includeEarth systems, geochemical cycles, natural resources, and sustainability. An emphasison environmental science, policy, and social justice helpsstudentsrelatescienceto themselves, our community, and ultimately, theworld

Biology

1credit

Thisintroductory coursepresentsmany of the major conceptsin thefield of biology, thestudy of life Studentswill develop an understandingabout thescienceof biology and experimental design, the chemistry of life, cellular biology, metabolism, genetics, thecentral dogmaof biology, and evolution. Thecourseincludesan exploration of the human body and promotesacritical analysisof current advancesin medicineand science.

Biology Honors

1credit

Biology Honorsisintended for thoseinterested in pursuingscience. Thegoalsachieved by each student through participation in theBiology

Honorsexperienceareaheightened awarenessand interest in biology aswell asan appreciation of both thebroad scopeand theenormousdepth that thefield of biology encompasses. Students will develop an understandingabout thescience of biology and experimental design, thechemistry of life, cellular biology, metabolism, genetics, the central dogmaof biology, and evolution The courseincludesan exploration of thehuman body and promotesacritical analysisof current advancesin medicineand science, includingthe advancementsin geneticengineeringand the ethical decisionscreated by such advances

Chemistry

1credit

Thisintroductory coursepresentsmany of the major conceptsin thefield of chemistry, thestudy of matter and thechangesit undergoes. Laboratory investigationsand collaborativeclassroom activities areused to illustratetherelationship between the structureof matter and itsbehavior, attemptingto answer thequestion ?Why doessomethingbehavea certain way??A primary emphasisof thecourseis on theprocessof learningproblem-solving techniquesand strategies, both mathematical and investigative, in order to foster scientifichabitsof mind includingcuriosity, creativity, and objectivity Studentswill begin to understand the interconnectionsof chemistry to theother sciences, society, culture, and technology

Chemistry Honors

1credit

Chemistry Honorsisdesigned for students consideringacareer requiringfurther science education at thecollegelevel Thisintroductory coursepresentsmany of themajor conceptsin the field of chemistry, thestudy of matter and the changesit undergoes. Laboratory investigationsand collaborativeclassroom activitiesareused to illustratetherelationship between thestructureof matter and itsbehavior, attemptingto answer the question ?Why doessomethingbehaveacertain way??A primary emphasisof thecourseison the processof learningproblem-solvingtechniques and strategies, both mathematical and investigative, in order to foster scientifichabitsof mind includingcuriosity, creativity, and objectivity Studentswill begin to understand the interconnectionsof chemistry to theother sciences, society, culture, and technology Personal initiative isexpected in thisfast-paced course

Physics

1credit

Prerequisite:AlgebraII

Physicsisan algebra-based, introductory course Studentscultivatetheir understandingof physics through inquiry-based investigationsasthey explore topicssuch asNewtonian mechanics(including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; momentum; and mechanical waves Basicuseof trigonometricfunctionscan begained either in the concurrent math courseor in thePhysicscourse itself

PhysicsHonors/AP Physics1

1credit

Prerequisite:AlgebraII

PhysicsHonors/APPhysics1 isan algebra-based, introductory college-level course Students cultivatetheir understandingof physicsthrough inquiry-based investigationsasthey exploretopics such asNewtonian mechanics(including rotational motion); forces; work, energy, and power; momentum; and simpleharmonicmotion Thiscoursewill providestudentswith the background needed for study in an engineering program in collegeand for studentswho will pursueacareer requiringfurther science education at thecollegelevel

MarineBiology Semester,½credit

Prerequisite:Biology

Thiscourseisdesigned for studentswith special interest in marinebiology and contains significant laboratory and field experience Studentsstudy ecological conceptsof thesandy beach, rocky shoreand benthiccommunities, seaweeds, planktonicforms, plankton and their relationship to marinelifecycles, nekton, benthos, marinebacteriology, marinebiological resources, and marinepollution. Special attention isgiven to Maine?scoastal environment and working waterfront.

AP Environmental Science

1credit

Prerequisites:Studentsshouldhavecompletedtwoyearsof highschoollaboratoryscience.Duetothequantitative analysisrequiredinthecourse,studentsshouldalsohave takenatleastoneyearof algebra.

APEnvironmental Sciencewill providestudents with thescientificprinciples, concepts, and methodologiesrequired to understand the interrelationshipsof thenatural world, to identify and analyzeenvironmental problemsboth natural and human-made, to evaluatetherelativerisks associated with theseproblems, and to examine alternativesolutionsfor resolvingand/or preventingthem. Environmental scienceis interdisciplinary, embracingtopicsfrom geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography

AP Chemistry

1credit

Prerequisite:RecommendedChemistry

APChemistry isdesigned to providean in-depth exploration of solution chemistry, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, gaslaws, reaction equilibria, acid-basechemistry, buffered solutions, oxidation-reduction reactionsand electrochemistry Emphasisisplaced on representationsand modelsto communicate scientificphenomenaaswell asaskingstudentsto engagein scientificquestioningto extend thinking Duringadvanced laboratory experiences, studentswill perform dataanalysisand evaluation of evidencewhileworkingwith scientific explanationsand theories. Considerablepersonal initiativeisexpected asthecourseisdesigned for motivated studentswho arepreparingfor the Advanced Placement Exam in early May. Dual enrollment credit with St Joseph?sCollegeis available

Human Anatomy & Physiology

1credit

Prerequisite:Biology

Human Anatomy and Physiology isahands-on laboratory coursethat investigatestheforms, processes, and systemsof thehuman body. Studentswill study thebasicorganization of the body, thebiochemical composition and interactions, and thepartsof themajor body systemsaswell ashowthey work together. Case studiesof infectiousand geneticdiseasesand current discoveriesin medicinewill enhanceour study Thisclassisdesigned for studentswho have an interest in pursuingacareer in thehealth fields, and for studentswho want to learn more about their own bodiesand howto maintain a healthy lifestyle

AP Biology

1credit

APBiology aimsto providestudentswith the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skillsnecessary to deal critically with therapidly changingscienceof biology. AP Biology labsareequivalent of thoseperformed by collegestudentsover thecourseof oneyear of collegestudy Thecourseculminatesin aResearch Project that ispresented to judgesand the Cheveruscommunity through theAPBiology Symposium in thespring. Thispresentation meets theSTEM diplomarequirement for Strand 3: Research & Design

Computer Science

StudentstakingcoursesintheComputerScienceDepartmentwillunderstandthebasicsof computationalthinkingandbeableto applythoseskillstootherdisciplines.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteahalf-creditintheComputerScienceDepartment. Studentscompletework bothindependentlyandcollaborativelyingroups .

Introduction to Coding Semester,½credit

In thisintroductory course, studentslearn the basicsof howcomputer programswork, even if they havenever doneany programmingbefore. StudentsinIn thishands-on coursestudentswill useonlinecodingtools, such asMIT?sScratch, to learn programmingconceptsin an interactive environment. Studentswill learn fundamental computational thinkingconceptsincludingevent sequencing; parallelism; loopsand conditional statements; mathematical and logical operators; usingvariablesand lists; and debuggingcode Studentswill practice?everyday coding?by applyingcomputational thinkingconceptsin other programssuch asemail, documents, and spreadsheets. Studentsexploresampleprograms, solveproblems, and completechallengingprojects

Python for Data Analysis Semester,½credit

Prerequisite:IntroductiontoCodingorpermissionof the instructor

Buildingon thecomputational thinkingconcepts from IntroductiontoCoding,thisintermediatelevel coursecoverstheessentialsof Python coding language: variables, strings, and numbers; listsand tuples; if statementsand loops; functionsand dictionaries; and commentsand codingbest practices Then, studentswill learn howto import, analyze, and visualizelargedatasetsusingPython. Studentsshould havesomeexperiencewith basic programmingconcepts.

AP Computer SciencePrinciples

1credit

APComputer SciencePrinciplesisan introductory college-level computingcoursethat introducesstudentsto thebreadth of thefield of computer science. Studentslearn to design and evaluatesolutionsand to apply computer science to solveproblemsthrough thedevelopment of algorithmsand programs. They incorporate abstraction into programsand usedatato discover newknowledge. Studentsalso explain how computinginnovationsand computing systems?such astheinternet?work, exploretheir potential impacts, and contributeto acomputing culturethat iscollaborativeand ethical.

AP Computer ScienceA

1credit

Prerequisite:AlgebraII

APComputer ScienceA isan introductory college-level computer sciencecourse Students cultivatetheir understandingof codingthrough analyzing, writing, and testingcodeasthey exploreconceptslikemodularity, variables, and control structures.