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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR

Computer Science Pathway (172)
Offered at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, Richland, & Villa Park High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Exploring Computer Science (UC-G) O651 * Introductory

02 Foundations of Technology and O605 * Concentrator
Engineering (UC-G)
02 Internet Web Design & Development O749E Concentrator
03 AP Computer Science Principles O932 * Capstone
(UC-G)
03 Application of Business Technology O630 * Capstone
(UC-G)
03 Professional Internship O745 Capstone

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE

O651 *

This is the first course in the Information and Computer Technology (ICT) Sector Pathways. Students are introduced to the
CTE/INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
foundations of Computer Science using an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to understand and solving real world computing
problems. Instruction includes the areas of Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design, Programming, Data
Analysis and Robotics. Emphasis is placed on the creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary and problem-solving nature of
computing. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to pursue more advanced courses in the pathway, and to
further their exploration of college and careers in the ICT Industry. Exploring Computer Science is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
NOTE: This course follows the National Course outline developed by UCLA and LAUSD.

FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
O605 *
is a one-year course designed to expose high school students to a wide range of science, engineering, and technology content.
The integrated units of study provide a concept driven mastery system of learning where students are engaged in hands-on
projects. The course is part of the Paxton Patterson educational system. Foundations of Technology and Engineering is UC approved
as a “G” Elective

INTERNET WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
O749E

This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking and
web design technology that will empower them to enter employment and/or further education and training in the computer
networking field. The processes of designing and maintaining a Web site will be covered as the student develops personal
web pages.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
O932 *

AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The
course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet,
cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use
technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a
rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. AP Computer Science Principles is UC
approved as “G” Elective.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning