Computer Science/Engineering
Courses Offered
- Computer Science Systems
- AP Computer Science
- Intro to Drafting/Design
- Intro to Tech Drawing/Design
- Robotics/Autonomous Systems
- Engineering 3
Computer Science in Jeffco
Computer science is the study of computation and the design of systems that solve problems using technology. It explores how hardware, software, data, networks, and algorithms work together to create digital solutions. Through computational thinking, students learn to analyze problems, design algorithms, develop software, work with data, and understand how computing impacts individuals, communities, and society.
Computer science encompasses a wide range of fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, robotics, data science, cloud computing, networking, and emerging technologies. Because computing powers nearly every industry, computer science plays a critical role in everyday life, innovation, and the global economy.
Topics and experiences that may be included in a computer science course include:
- Computational thinking and algorithmic problem-solving
- Programming and software development
- Data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the responsible use of AI tools
- Cybersecurity, digital security, and cryptography
- Human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) design
- Web, mobile, and application development
- Robotics, automation, and physical computing
- Modeling and simulation of real-world systems
- Computer networks, cloud computing, and the Internet
- Digital media, graphics, and interactive design
- Testing, debugging, and software optimization
- Collaboration, project management, and software development practices
- Ethical, legal, and societal impacts of computing, including privacy, accessibility, bias, intellectual property, and responsible technology use
STEM Education in Jeffco
Jeffco’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs embrace a student-driven, inquiry-embedded instructional approach, utilizing educational models such as project- or problem-based learning and design thinking.
In addition to core content, students have the opportunity to engage in industry-aligned STEM programming that develops the academic, technical and professional skills necessary for a successful future in STEM. All of Jeffco’s STEM programs emphasize durable skills such as communication and collaboration and transferable STEM-specific skills such as defining problems and designing solutions.
Jeffco offers STEM programs for students throughout the district. We emphasize deeper learning for students in core content courses through inquiry and phenomena-based science, complex tasks in mathematics, and computer science and engineering integration across disciplines.