Courses
Introduction to Computer Programming IB Prep: Students will learn how to solve problems by using computer programming languages. By the end of the semester the student will be able to create a complex game using the Java programming language. One Semester (offered year round). 9th to 12th grade. Juniors and Seniors with a grade of a A or B receive credit from St. Paul College for Intro to Computer
Programming CSC 1405.
Advanced Computer Programming: This is a course for students with prior programming experience. Students will program in Java using Greenfoot and Bluej. One Semester (offered Spring semester). 9th to 12th grade. Juniors and Seniors with a grade of a A or B receive credit from St. Paul College for Intro to Computer
Programming CSC 1405.
Computer Science IB Standard Level (SL): This course is approximately equivalent to a first-year (bachelors) course. We will focuses on software development, fundamentals of computer systems and the relationship between computing systems and society. The course will focus on
preparation for the IB exam, which includes completion of the program
dossier. Students will have an opportunity to address a real-world
problem and go through the software development cycle to create a
solution. Two semesters (11th and 12th grade). There is no prerequisite but a student should have completed Algebra 2/Trig with a solid B grade.
Computer Science IB Higher Level: The higher level (HL)
course encompasses all the elements of the SL course but is extended to include: computer mathematics and logic; advanced data structures and algorithms; further system fundamentals; and file organization. Two semesters (12th grade). The standard level course is almost always a prerequisite.
If you have questions about any of the courses email brad.moening@spps.org.
Top Five Reasons to go into Computer Science
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In 2007, Computer Science and Computer Engineering jobs ranked in the
top five for average starting salary offers among
college graduates, with offers ranging from
$53,051 - $55,920.
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Salaries in Computer Science and Engineering related fields
increased between 4.5-5.3% from 2006-2007 and from
1990-2007 offers to CS majors rose 15 percent.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the IT workforce to
grow at more than twice the rate of the overall
workforce from 2006-2016.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that of the top six
fastest growing occupations, three are computer
science-related jobs, such as computer software engineers,
systems analysts, and network systems and data communication analysts.
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Computer Science grads work in a variety of different areas, such as
healthcare, Internet development, homeland and military
security, space exploration, transportation, robotics, virtual
reality, gaming, and more!
* Sources include: CRA Bulletin – “Starting Salary Offers to CS
Majors 1990-2007,” from the NACE Salary Survey and The Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, “Occupational Outlook
2006-2016,” Nov. 2007, www.bls.gov.
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