Computer Science 1: Introduction to Coding & Computational Thinking

Computer Science 1: Applied Tech & Innovation for the Next Generation

Self-Paced Course | Designed for Grades 10–12
Prerequisite: Information Technology 2

Take a bold step into the world of advanced technology with Computer Science 1, a high school-level course that prepares students for real-world applications in today’s fastest-growing digital fields. This rigorous, self-paced course introduces learners to a broad range of professional and creative tech disciplines—from system administration and machine learning to multiplayer game design and database development.

Designed as the next step after Information Technology 2, this course emphasizes depth, hands-on experience, and problem-solving in a variety of specialized areas. Students will not only learn how technologies work—they’ll build, code, and experiment with them. Whether designing a multiplayer game environment or developing a functioning SQL database, learners will gain the kind of experience that sparks innovation and prepares them for college or career paths in tech.

Computer Science 1 meets the requirements for a Computer Science credit and is ideal for students who are serious about expanding their technical skills and exploring the intersections of logic, creativity, and emerging technologies.

What students will explore:

• Networking Fundamentals

• Linux System Administration

• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

• Database Development & SQL

• Web Development

• Intermediate Game Art Design

• 3D Modeling

• Game Development

• Final Capstone Project to showcase cumulative skills

Materials & Requirements:

• A laptop or desktop computer running Windows or Mac OS

• Google Chrome browser recommended

• Prior completion of Information Technology 2

Perfect for:

• High school students in grades 10–12

• Future programmers, designers, and tech innovators

• Learners seeking a comprehensive and challenging tech course for credit

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Lisa Nehring has been married for over 30 years, has five children, 2 graduate degrees and a black belt in homeschooling. She has homeschooled since 1991 and wrote a Master’s Thesis on Why Parent’s Homeschool, the Literature Review being,A History of Education in America.

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