Computer Science Authorization Courses & Registration
Course Schedule & Descriptions
Registration links will be emailed to program participants.
CSED 500 Computational Thinking
3 Units | Live-Online, Synchronous
Daily Discussions and Activities, 2-5pm
Monday-Friday, June 19-July 7, 2023
This course explores broad concepts and applications of Computer Science including Human-Computer Interaction, problem-solving, web design, programming, computing and data analysis, and robotics. The course introduces programming in a graphical, block-based development environment. Synchronous online discussion and laboratory; laptop or desktop computer is required.
CSED 501 Computing Practice and Programming
3 Units | Live-Online, Synchronous
Daily Discussions and Activities, 2-5pm
Monday-Friday, July 17-August 4, 2023
In a broad introduction to Computer Science, this course emphasizes problem-solving by collaboratively designing, developing, and evaluating algorithms. The class explores creative development, abstraction, data representation, computer systems and networks, and impacts of computing while learning the fundamentals of high-level programming in Python. Synchronous online discussion and laboratory; laptop or desktop computer is required.
CSED 510 Technology for Computer Science Education
2 Units | Online, Asynchronous
Fall Term: August 21-December 15, 2023
Hardware and software technologies evolve rapidly. This course provides an overview of components and integrated systems of computers and networking. Students complete a supervised project to plan and integrate educational technologies for Computer Science classrooms. The project explores technology for supporting evidence-based pedagogy to foster interactive, creative, and inclusive Computer Science education. Asynchronous online lecture and supervised project. Prerequisites: CSED 500, CSED 501
CSED 511 Computing in Society
2 Units | Online, Asynchronous
Spring Term: January 22-May 17, 2024
Computers are ubiquitous and influential in shaping 21st century societies. This course discusses the impacts of computers on individuals and on society. It also addresses issues of inclusion and equity in Computer Science pedagogy and relates contemporary social issues to the discipline. Students complete a supervised project to develop educational materials for Computer Science classrooms that contextualize computing in society. Asynchronous online lecture and supervised project. Prerequisites: CSED 500, CSED 501
CSED 590 Software Design, Data Structures, and Algorithms
For Specific Authorization Seekers Only
4 Units | Online, Synchronous
Summer '23 Term: June 19-July 20, 2023
Live-Online Discussion/Activity, Monday-Thursday, 2-4:30pm
This course explores the design and construction of software applications by adopting the Agile software development process. Students practice the fundamentals Object-Oriented Programming with the Java programming language. Concepts include primitive types and operations, objects and classes, boolean expressions, decisions, iteration, single- and multi-dimensional arrays, inheritance, recursion, sorting, and searching. Projects involve software engineering practices and tools, including professional integrated development environments (IDE), to create real software applications. Synchronous online discussion and laboratory; Laptop or desktop is required.