Dr. Frank McCown
Science 200
MW 3:00 - 4:15 pm
Fall 2018

Computer Science Principles is an entry-level course that introduces students to the foundation of modern computing. Topics include:

• The Internet
• Encoding, compressing, and encrypting data
• Intro to programming and algorithms
• Building apps
• Big data and privacy

Class links:

• Syllabus
• A Plea for Integrity
• Easel
• Code Studio

Why should I learn about computing? Watch the video from code.org!

We'll be using App Lab to create simple apps that run on any phone. Apps are programmed by dragging and dropping blocks onto the screen or typing JavaScript code.