Curriculum

AP Computer Science Principles

• Explore 5 Big Ideas of Computer Science: Creative Development, Data, Algorithms and Programming, Computer Systems and Networks and Impact of Computing

• Develop problem-solving methodologies, computation, and critical thinking skills

• Create knowledge from data, design, and create computational artifacts.

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PSC Geometry

• SOL Geometry end-of-course test

• Apply concepts and processes to information technology topics taught within the center

• Understand the principles of plane, solid, and coordinate geometry

• Investigate and solve problems involving circles and polygons

• Determine congruence and similarity of polygons

Algebra II

• SOL Algebra II end-of-course test

• Apply advanced algebraic concepts and processes to information technology topics taught within the center

• Solve linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, and systems of equations

• Explore conics and their transformations

• Investigate polynomials and explore matrices

Honors IT Project Management

• Explore the full life cycle of systems/software development through various methods

• Expand networking, systems architecture, programming, and database skills

• Introduce the differences between user and system interfaces and explore IT roles

Math Analysis/Trigonometry

• Explore polynomials, logarithms, and exponential functions, matrices, theory of equations, curves, and conics

• Investigate limits, derivatives, vectors, permutations, and probability

• Explore, graph, and apply trigonometric and circular functions

Application Development

• Create an effective and original mobile or web application to solve an identifiable problem for a local organization

• Design applications with integrated security features that utilize version control software to manage development

• Follow project management methodologies and frameworks to complete the implementation, testing, and documentation

Programming

• Enter, run, and compile a program; use variables and constants; program math operations and computer graphics

• Learn object-oriented programming; work with arrays, templates, and vectors

AP Computer Science A

• Understand object-oriented (OO) design (OOD) and OO Programming (OOP) Learn to code Java in a well-structured fashion and in good style giving attention to the clarity of both code and documentation

• Learn to use Java library packages, classes, and interfaces and the Java Collections framework within the scope of the APCSA Java subset. Learn object-oriented programming; work with arrays, templates, and vectors

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CIT Senior Capstone Project

• Explore one of the following areas of IT concentration; game design, network security, database design, and development, or IT management

• Develop and apply area-specific skills to IT projects within the Center and the IT community

• Research, develop and complete an independent project that solves a specific problem within the area of concentration

See projects from 2021 here and here

Mathematical Structures with Discrete Topics

• College-level survey of discrete (noncontinuous) algorithms and problem-solving

• Study of mathematics with connections to computer science Explore logic, combinatorics, number theory, recursion, computational complexity, and graph theory

• Explore logic, combinatorics, number theory, recursion, computational complexity, and graph theory

Enterprise Architecture

• Understand the bare metal needs of building systems

• Comprehend the construction and allocation of resources when building virtual systems

• Learn about architect efficient and secure network structures

Senior Internship

• Engage in real-world IT undertakings

• Apply software design, program development, database management, and system architecture skills

• Utilize project management and communication skills through professional interactions

Explore some of the extracurriculars offered by the CIT, and learn more about the student experience in the CIT.