[BHS etree] MISC: Interesting BHS Elective

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Fri Jan 30 15:12:38 PST 2009


Please do not contact the e-tree; please contact Peter Bloomsburgh, BHS Math Teacher, peter_bloomsburgh at berkeley.k12.ca.us

BHS Computer Programming Courses

Five reasons to take computer programming:
1. It's a unique class with a different learning style,
2. Meet new friends and have fun,
3. Better understand the technology that is having so much impact on our
lives,
4. Develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills, and
5. For some, learn about some great career opportunities.

Who?
- Students who have never programmed before in their lives,
- Experienced programmers, or
- Anyone else

What computer programming courses does BHS offer?
- Introduction to Computer Programming: First semester covers C++, HTML, and Javascript. Second semester involves projects of your own choosing such as Flash, Java, Python, Ruby on Rails, advanced C++, or something else you want to learn

- AP Java: Advanced programming using the Java language. Teaches object-oriented programming and prepares students for the AP test in May. Cool projects such as PigLatin and recursive Koch fractals

How to get more information:
- peter_bloomsburgh at berkeley.k12.ca.us
- or come see me in H205



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