AP Computer Science A focuses on the computing skills required to program in Java. The course introduces students to computer science through various topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, data structures, algorithms, analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course is meant to be the equivalent of a college-level introductory course in computer science and emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and reusable.
This course aligns with the College Board’s learning goals for AP Computer Science A.