127.788.d.1.a

identify job and internship opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks and contact one or more companies or organizations to explore career opportunities

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127.788.d.1.b

examine the role of certifications, resumes, and portfolios in the computer science profession

3

127.788.d.1.c

employ effective technical reading and writing skills

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127.788.d.1.d

employ effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

5

127.788.d.1.e

solve problems and think critically

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127.788.d.1.f

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member

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127.788.d.1.g

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of computer science

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127.788.d.1.h

demonstrate planning and time-management skills

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127.788.d.1.i

compare university computer science programs

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127.788.d.2.a

investigate and explore various career opportunities within the computer science field and report findings through various media

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127.788.d.2.b

create algorithms for the solution of various problems

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127.788.d.2.c

discuss methods and create and publish web pages using a web-based language such as HTML, Java Script, or XML

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127.788.d.2.d

use generally accepted design standards for spacing, fonts, and color schemes to create functional user interfaces, including static and interactive screens

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127.788.d.3.a

seek and respond to advice or feedback from peers, educators, or professionals when evaluating problem solutions

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127.788.d.3.b

debug and solve problems using reference materials and effective strategies

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127.788.d.3.c

publish information in a variety of ways such as print, monitor display, web pages, or video

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127.788.d.4.a

demonstrate the ability to insert external standalone objects such as scripts or widgets into web pages

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127.788.d.4.b

communicate an understanding of binary representation of data in computer systems, perform conversions between decimal and binary number systems, and count in binary number systems

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127.788.d.4.c

identify a problem's description, purpose, and goals

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127.788.d.4.d

demonstrate coding proficiency in a programming language by developing solutions that create stories, games, and animations

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127.788.d.4.e

identify and use the appropriate data type to properly represent the data in a program problem solution

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127.788.d.4.f

communicate an understanding of and use variables within a programmed story, game, or animation

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127.788.d.4.g

use arithmetic operators to create mathematical expressions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, real division, integer division, and modulus division

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127.788.d.4.h

communicate an understanding of and use sequence within a programmed story, game, or animation

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127.788.d.4.i

communicate an understanding of and use conditional statements within a programmed story, game, or animation

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127.788.d.4.j

communicate an understanding of and use iteration within a programmed story, game, or animation

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127.788.d.4.k

use random numbers within a programmed story, game, or animation

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127.788.d.4.l

test program solutions by investigating intended outcomes

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127.788.d.5.a

discuss privacy and copyright laws and model ethical acquisition of digital information by citing sources using established methods

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127.788.d.5.b

compare various non-copyright asset sharing options such as open source, freeware, and public domain

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127.788.d.5.c

demonstrate proper digital etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks

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127.788.d.5.d

explain the value of strong passwords and virus detection and prevention for privacy and security

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127.788.d.5.e

discuss and give examples of the impact of computing and computing-related advancements on society

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127.788.d.5.f

analyze how electronic media can affect reliability of information

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127.788.d.6.a

identify and explain the function of basic computer components, including a central processing unit (CPU), storage, and peripheral devices

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127.788.d.6.b

use system tools, including appropriate file management

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127.788.d.6.c

compare different operating systems

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127.788.d.6.d

describe the differences between an application and an operating system

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127.788.d.6.e

use various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices

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