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Semester/Year Course: Full Year

Required/Elective: Required

This freshman course, begins with learning the basic essential computer information, including an introduction to computers, computer hardware, computer software, important and necessary computer skills, the use of technology in problem solving, the Windows operating system and using Windows Explorer. You will then move on to learn about key applications that are part of the computer world. It will begin with use of Microsoft Office, moving through the basic necessary operations of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access. Finally, you will begin to learn the advancing capabilities that come along with the use of the internet within our society today. The primary text of this course is Computer Literacy BASICS, A Comprehensive Guide to IC3.

Semester/Year Course: 1^st Semester (Attached to 821 - Computer Science II)

Required Elective: Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science

This sophomore level class will begin with students learning the very basics of Windows. The class then moves on to the general information needed for using Microsoft Word. The first section on Microsoft Word includes: understanding the software, starting Word, opening a document, saving a document, etc. The next section deals with editing your documents followed by the formatting of text and paragraphs. The book continues with the formatting of your documents, followed by creating and formatting tables. At this point, the class gets into a more in-depth coverage of Microsoft Word, which includes: illustrating documents with graphics, creating a web site, merging documents, working with styles and templates, developing multi-page documents, integrating word with other programs, exploring advanced graphics, building forms, working with charts and diagrams, collaborating with workgroups and customizing Word. The primary text for this class is Microsoft Office Word 2007, Illustrated Complete, 1^st Edition.

Semester/Year Course: 2^nd Semester (Attached to 820 – Microsoft Word)

Required/Elective: Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science, Microsoft Word
This sophomore level class deals with the remaining suites in Microsoft Office. The class begins learning about the Microsoft Excel Application in Microsoft Office, which deals with creating and using spreadsheets and integrating files between Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. The class then moves on to learn about the application Microsoft Access, which deals with creating and using databases and integrate files between Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. The class will then learn about the Microsoft PowerPoint, which deals with creating and using presentations and understanding integrating between Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students will then learn about Microsoft Publisher, which includes creating and using templates of certain publications. The primary text for this course is Microsoft Office 2007 Fundamentals, 1st Edition.

 

Semester/Year Course: 1^st Semester (Attached to 839 – Web Development)

Required/Elective: Elective

This Junior-level course is designed to introduce students to the creation of web pages. The class learns the fundamentals of web design along with the HTML language and the creation of web pages for academic, personal and professional use. The class will be exposed to common web page formats and functions. This class will assist students in their curiosity and exploration of the World Wide Web resources.

The content of the class begins with an introduction to HTML. The class will then move onto the creating and editing of web pages followed by learning to add links, images and formatted texts to those web pages. The class then moves on to creating tables within web sites; followed by creating an image map and then using frames in a web site. This will be followed by learning to create a form on a web page. The class will finish with learning how to create style sheets. The primary text for this course is Introduction to Web Design, HTML Illustrated Complete, 3rd Edition.

Semester/Year Course: 2^nd Semester (Attached to 838 – Introduction to Web Design)

Required/Elective: Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Web Design (838)

This course is designed for Students to continue their learning in all areas of web site development. A basic understanding of HTML and World Wide Web knowledge is needed for this class. Students will, first, need to understand general design concepts and the process of developing a website. Second, they will need to be able to transfer this knowledge to web development projects. They will accomplish this through the use of Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and ColdFusion.

The content that we will be studying begins with the introduction of networks and the internet, followed by general knowledge on HTML. The class will then move on to the introduction of the Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students will then move on to understand the steps in website development. This will be followed by learning about the images inserted in Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Students will learn about typography, style sheets and color, which will be followed by the introduction of Flash. The primary text for this course is Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: Complete Concepts and Techniques, 1st Edition.

 

Semester/Year Course: Full Year

Required/Elective: Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Web Design, Web Development

Introduction to Java is an introduction to program development and implementation of programming using the Java programming language. The class begins with the fundamentals of Java Programming and teaching students to make decisions using java. Students will then learn to develop program statements using certain methods and classes. The course continues with learning about arrays, characters, strings and formatting. After, students will learn about exceptions and assertions as well as file input and output. The class finishes with the students learning about graphical user interfaces and object oriented application development. The primary text used in this class is An Introduction to Java Programming and Object-Oriented Application Development, 1st Edition

Semester/Year Course: Full Year

Required/Elective: Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Web Design, Web Development, Introduction to Java Programming

In this course, students will take a multilevel approach to learning Java. Students will begin the class learning about how to get started with Java, which involves the background of Java, first Java programs, syntax, errors, and debugging and an introduction to the control statements. Students will move on to the next step with Java which includes an introduction to defining classes, control statements continued, improving the User Interface, and an introduction to HTML and Applets. The class then moves on to Arrays, Recursion and Complexity, which involves an introduction to arrays, classes continued, arrays continued; recursion, complexity, and searching and sorting. The last section the Students will learn is on implementing abstract data types, including lists, sets and maps, and trees and queues. This course will be used in preparation for the AP Computer Science Exam A, which will allow Students to earn college credits. The primary text for this course is Fundamentals of Java: AP Computer Science Essentials for the A & AB Exams, 3^rd Edition.

Semester/Year Course: Full Year

Required/Elective: Elective

The class covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and is recognized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts. Students learn the Accounting Cycle. Business transactions are analyzed and recorded in the journal and ledger. Financial statements are prepared; including the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet. Banking activities and Payroll accounting are also examined. Students learn to balance a personal checking account.

Semester/Year Course: Full Year

Required/Elective: Elective

The Introduction to Business course is designed to provide eleventh and twelfth graders with a basic understanding of business in the global economic environment. Some of the other topics discussed in this course are business organization and management, personal financial management, and examples of different career options in the business world. The Introduction to Business course exposes students to these concepts through daily readings, handouts, nightly chapter assessments, and projects. This course is designed to be a “stepping stone” for students so they can get a basic understanding of the business world to prepare them either for continued study in the subject at the college level or for careers in the business world.