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[quote=Anonymous]I did not realize that if you took Foundations of Comp Sci over summer it will cost you $600 if you are not eligible for financial aid.

Foundations of Computer Science A/B

Overview

Basic info about the computer science course.

Credits	          Tuition	      # of F2F Mtgs.	Course Length in Weeks
1.0                     600.00*              3                      Summer – 6

Course Description:

This course provides an engaging introduction to computing concepts. The course focuses on the conceptual ideas of computing so that students understand why computing tools and languages are used to solve problems through a study of human computer interaction, problem solving, web design, programming, data analysis, and robotics. This course satisfies the[b] technology education graduation requirement.[/b]

Note: Students may take the full A/B course, only Semester A, or only Semester B. However, Semester A must be taken and completed (either the in-school or online version) before taking Semester B.

Prerequisites:

-  Students must have completed Grade 8 to take this course.

-   Students must be able to attend all face-to-face meetings for the section for which they registered.

-  Students must have basic computer skills to complete the course. See our FAQs for more details.

Additional Course Information:

Career Pathway Program (CPP)

* Tuition assistance is available. Please contact the Student eLearning office if you have any questions.

Summer 2017 Schedule [open/close]

Location of Face-to-face Meetings: Gaithersburg High School — 101 Education Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (map)

*** NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change. ***
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Summer Session	Session Dates	           Sections 	    Locations of F2F Mtgs.	             Times of F2F Mtgs.	         Dates of F2F Mtgs.
1	                         6/24/17 – 8/5/17	    801	          Gaithersburg HS, Rm 1118	         9am – 1pm	             6/24/17, 7/15/17, & 8/5/17
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