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 computers and computational systems. Computer science examines how computers work, including software, hardware and algorithms. It is an umbrella term that covers everything from artificial intelligence and data science to robotics, game development, cybersecurity and more. Computer science is at the heart of people's daily lives and the digital economy, and it permeates every industry.
A few of the topics and activities that might be included in a computer science course include:
- Algorithmic problem-solving
- Computing and data analysis (managing, processing, visualizing and interpreting data)
- Human-computer interaction
- Modeling and simulating real-world problems
- Creating and manipulating graphics
- Programming (including game design)
- Cybersecurity (including cryptography)
- Web design (illustrating principles of programming, human-computer interaction and abstraction)
- Robotics (designing and programming)
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Ethical and social issues in computing
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.
