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Changing technology has created a growing need for people with experience and education in computer science. Many employers are experiencing shortages of highly trained technical people, especially in computer science related fields. Whether students are planning to go to college, technical college, or into employment right after high school, they will gain valuable information and technology skills. Careers of today require strong academic and technical preparation. By carefully planning course selection, students will improve their employment opportunities.

Printable Course List and Pathways

Printable Course List and Pathways

Course Listing

Advanced Video Game Design

Course: #6510
Grade(s) offered: 10-12
Credits: .5 (semester course)
Prerequisites: Video Game Design

Advanced Video Game Design is a course in game design and development that engages students in a real life game development company.

AP Computer Science A

Course: #AP650, S1
Course: #AP652, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles strongly recommended, or prior coding experience; B or better in Higher Algebra, Higher Algebra Honors, or Instructor’s permission

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science fundamentals, focusing on object-oriented programming languages.

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AP Computer Science Principles

Course: #AP654, S1
Course: #AP656, S2
Online Option: #T6500F, part 1, Tonka Online
Online Option: #T6502W, part 2, Tonka Online
Online, complete part 1 before part 2
This course can also be taken through VANTAGE #V500 (choose one)
Grades Offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: C or better in Algebra; Introduction to Computer Science is recommended but not required

Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

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AP Computer Science Principles (VANTAGE)

Course: #V500
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12
Credits: 1.0 computer science elective credit

This course is offered as part of the VANTAGE User Experience (UX) Design track. For details about taking AP Computer Science Principles through VANTAGE, visit the VANTAGE page of the Skipper Log.

App Development with Swift

Course: #6502, S1
Course: #6504, S2
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 1.0 (year-long course)
Prerequisites: Algebra

This course is designed to teach you the skills needed to be an app developer capable of bringing your own ideas to life.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Course: #6518, S1
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: .5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: Programming course or self-study to demonstrate comfort with a programming language

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are used to add intelligence to technology solutions. This course introduces the concepts and tools used in AI and machine learning.

CIS Intro to Computing Systems

Course: #6522
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (Semester Course)
Prerequisites: C or better in Higher Algebra, Higher Algebra Honors, or Instructor’s permission.
Preferred prerequisites: Knowledge in programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++

This course aims to introduce students to programming concepts applicable to a wide range of computer programming languages.

Cybersecurity

Course: #6514
Grade(s) offered: 9-12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester)
Prerequisites: none

Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy.

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VANTAGE is Minnetonka High School’s advanced professional studies program. Through experiential learning, VANTAGE offers a unique opportunity for students to apply their coursework in real-world settings.

Connect your interest in computer science to future career opportunities by taking a VANTAGE course:

User Experience (UX) Design
Explore the convergence of computer science and design by creating mobile applications and web site designs for project partners. With a focus on user interface development and human-centered design, you will learn to specify solutions to drive new capabilities and important business improvements. This year-long, two-credit track includes AP Computer Science Principles (one elective computer science credit) and Digital Interface Design (one art credit).

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