Academics · Grades 9–12

AP Computer Science A

A first college computer science course, taken in high school.

Course overview

  • Homework: 60 minutes a week
  • Prerequisite: Prior programming experience, or placement
BeforeAP Computer Science Principles

What you’ll learn

The four units

  • Using objects and methods
  • Selection and iteration — decisions and loops
  • Class creation — writing your own types
  • Data collections: arrays, lists, and two-dimensional structures — the largest share of the exam

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