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These four-week classes will be taught in person on the De Anza College campus.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
3D PRINTING & RAPID PROTOTYPING [2 hours] Entering Grades 10-12 – This course is all about design process and hands-on prototyping with 3D printers in
a professional manufacturing space. Participants will learn the fundamentals of additive manufacturing or 3D printing of polymers, metals and composites, with a focus on industry applications and related design principles. Class sessions will include live demonstrations with state-of-the-art, industry-grade 3D printers, 3D laser scanners and reverse engineering tools. Students will learn how to design, fabricate and measure test parts, and explore additive manufacturing process limits as well as appropriate applications of these technologies. This course is offered in partnership with the De Anza College Design and Manufacturing Technologies Department.
PYTHON PROGRAMMING: BEGINNING LEVEL [2 hours]
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course introduces students to basic elements of the Python programming language, including data types, control structures, algorithm development and program design with functions. Students will learn to define new object classes, develop interactive applications with buttons, explore animation and create an interactive game using Python. The instructor will also cover fundamental principles
of object-oriented programming, as well as data and information processing techniques.
MATHEMATICS
*Meets Common Core standards
INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA 1* Entering Grades 9-10 – This class will introduce students to major themes and concepts in first-year algebra. Students will engage in hands-on applications and problem-solving exercises designed to promote conceptual understanding and enhance logical thinking skills. Topics covered will include properties in algebra, polynomials, solving and applying equations, factoring, the quadratic formula, solving and graphing linear
and variable equations, radical expressions and other subjects as time permits.
Register at deanza.edu/academy For questions, email communityeducation@deanza.edu
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July 1-26
GRADES 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS