Exploring Computer Science

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Exploring Computer Science is a way to make computer science education fun and accessible, equipping students with the necessary skills for the current and future job market. Students learn best when they have a meaningful experience and are interested in the topic. Exploring Computer Science provides students with opportunities for problem solving, designing, collaborating, critical thinking, and communicating. Students will learn perseverance, developing concepts and working through challenges to develop their ideas and understanding of how technology works through authentic real-world projects. Students will be introduced to the central ideas of computer science, inviting students to develop the computational thinking vital for success across multiple disciplines, and giving everyone the chance to learn coding, a skill that provides limitless creative opportunity.

Units

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I. Human-Computer Interaction
II. Problem Solving
III. Web Design
IV. Computer Programming
V. Computing and Data Analysis
VI. Robotics/Textiles
VII. Computer Science’s Evolving Topics

Course Information

COURSE NUMBER: COM09801 (S1)     COM09802 (S2)

RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVEL:  9 - 10

DURATION:  2 semesters

CREDIT:  5 units per semester

MEETS UC AND CSU ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Yes; “g”

Career Preparation

Computer Programming, Web Development, Information Systems, Systems Software, Software Applications, Information Security

Articulation

School entrance

This course is articulated with Modesto Junior College. Students that complete this course with a grade of "B" or higher will receive 3 units of CSU/UC transferrable college credit in CSCI 270: Introduction to Programming.

SSD Pathway

This course is a part of Enochs’s Software & Systems Development pathway.  Click here for more information on our pathway and the courses we offer.