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Introduction to AP Computer Science

AP Computer Science is a rigorous college-level programming course that teaches object-oriented programming using the Java language. It covers problem-solving through coding, and many majors require programming skills. Possible careers include programmer, software engineer, and systems analyst. The course helps with logical thinking skills valued by colleges and employers but does not teach skills like website design or computer repair. The document provides introductory programming resources and encourages students to try them over the summer.

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Introduction to AP Computer Science

AP Computer Science is a rigorous college-level programming course that teaches object-oriented programming using the Java language. It covers problem-solving through coding, and many majors require programming skills. Possible careers include programmer, software engineer, and systems analyst. The course helps with logical thinking skills valued by colleges and employers but does not teach skills like website design or computer repair. The document provides introductory programming resources and encourages students to try them over the summer.

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WHATISAPCOMPUTERSCIENCE?

APComputerScienceisdesignedforstudentsinterestedina
rigorouscollegelevelcourseincomputerprogramming,
withinstructioninanobjectorientedprogramming
languagecalledJava.
Whyshouldyoulearncomputerprogramming?
Itisfun!Thisclassisallaboutproblemsolving.For
thefirstfewweeks,studentswillgroanatthesound
ofthebell.Whenwasthelasttimeyoucomplainedtheperiodsarentlongenough?
Itisunlikeanytraditionalacademicsubject.Nooneeveraskswhydowehaveto
learnthis?MicrosoftOffice,Instagram,appsEveryprogramandappthatmakes
computersandsmartphonesusefulorfuniswrittenbyateamofprogrammers.
Mostscience,medical,andengineeringmajorsincollegerequireaprogramming
course.Learningitinhighschoolallowsyoutoskipitorbebetterprepared.
Becauseitisoneofthemostintellectuallychallengingfield,anyonewhohas
programmingontheresumeisoftenseenbycollegesandemployersasagenius.
POSSIBLE CAREERS FOR C.S. MAJORS

WHAT AP C.S. WONT HELP YOU WITH

actuary
collegeprofessor
consultant
corporateITspecialist
financialanalyst
hardwareengineer
lawyer

designorcreatewebsites
learntouseMicrosoftWordorPowerPoint
upgradeorfixcomputers
playcomputergamesorsurftheweb

MATHEMATICIAN
NETWORK
ADMINISTRATOR
PROGRAMMER
RESEARCHSCIENTIST
SOFTWAREENGINEERS
SYSTEMANALYST
TECHNICALWRITER

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