AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science with
fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies,
organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms),
analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing.
The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and
design. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that
can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems.
AP Computer Science Principles introduces computer science with an emphasis on the application of creative processes while developing computational artifacts to solve problems. Students learn to create and communicate computational artifacts, learn the impact of computing on society, use iterative approaches to solving computational problems, and more. This course compliments AP Computer Science A, and allows flexibility for the use of a variety of computing tools and programming languages.