Syllabus - AP Computer Science A

Course Information

• Course Name: AP Computer Science A
• Teacher: Mr. Henninger
• Textbook: Code.org AP CS A curriculum
• Materials: Computer with internet access, code.org account

Course Objectives

• Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer science, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Students will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the practice of programming.
• Students will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science A exam.

Grading

• Classwork: 70%
• Assessments: 30%

Policies

• Late work will be accepted with a penalty of 1/3 the achieved score.
• Cheating will not be tolerated. All code submitted must be your own.
• All students are expected to be respectful of each other and the teacher.

Course Schedule

• Unit 1: Introduction to Java
• Unit 2: Data Types and Operators
• Unit 3: Control Flow Statements
• Unit 4: Functions
• Unit 5: Arrays
• Unit 6: Objects and Classes
• Unit 7: Inheritance
• Unit 8: Polymorphism
• Unit 9: Abstract Classes and Interfaces
• Unit 10: Recursion
• Unit 11: Searching and Sorting
• Unit 12: Testing and Debugging
• Exam Preparation

Resources

• Code.org AP CS A curriculum
• AP Computer Science A Exam website
• College Board A-G requirements website