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COMPUTER SCIENCE
DC Principles of Computing
Principles of Computing provides students the opportunity to explore how computers can be used in a wide variety of settings. The course will begin by exploring trends of computing and the necessary skills to implement information systems.
•Recommended Grade(s): 9, 10
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: GPA of 2.6 or Math/Reading/Writing test
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: Sophomore-Senior Only
DC Website and Database Development
Website and Database Development will provide students a basic understanding of the essential web and database skills and business practices that directly relate to internet technologies used in website and database design and development. Students will learn HTML and CSS.
•Recommended Grade(s): 10, 11
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Computing
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas]
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: GPA of 2.6 or Reading/Writing test,
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits earned: 6; Prerequisite: Sophomore-Senior Only
DC Software Development
Software Development introduces students to concepts and practices of programming languages and software development. Students are introduced to algorithms and development tools used to document/implement computer logic.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Computing, Website and Database Development
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: Must earn previous dual credit course (C or better) in Principles of Computing.
DC Software Development Capstone
Software Development Capstone provides a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts involved when using an object oriented programming language. The emphasis is on logical program design using a modular approach involving task-oriented program functions.. Students must have instructor approval to enroll.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11, 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Computing, Website and Database Development, Software Development
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
•Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
•Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits earned: 3; Prerequisite: Must earn previous dual credit courses (C or better) in DC Website and Database Development.