DE Computer Science - 1st Period-Thriving in Our Digital World (UT On Ramps)

Thriving in Our Digital World, is a new Dual Enrollment course that teaches CS Principles, a set of core ideas that shapes the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society. In addition to learning about the magic and beauty of computing, students will acquire essential Texas College and Career Readiness skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Content: The course is organized around the six modules listed below and all curriculum for these modules and this course is in Canvas (see link below). 1.) Impact - Examining the tremendous impact of computing on the world 2.) Programming - Coding programs that serve useful functions 3.) Representation - Exploring the digital representation of everything 4.) Digital Manipulation - Programmatically modifying digital media 5.) Big Data - Discovering new knowledge through the analysis of large data sets 6.) Artificial Intelligence - Introducing AI through its modern applications College Credit: Thriving in the Digital World is a dual enrollment course, so in addition to high school credit, students will receive college credit through The University of Texas at Austin for CS 302: Computer Fluency. This course counts as a core requirement (Science & Technology, Part II / Texas core code 031) for all undergraduates at Texas public institutions. This is a dual-enrollment course, which means you may earn UT Austin credit for CS 302 in addition to earning high school credit. This course is taught by a high school teacher who receives curricular content, training, and support from UT Austin faculty and staff.Your high school teacher is responsible for assigning high school grades and determining high school credit. The OnRamps Instructor of Record is responsible for assigning college grades and determining college eligibility and credit. High school grades may differ from college grades, even on identical assignments, because of differences between in high school and college academic expectations.