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Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Accounting II 1 Accounting I   3780
Description:        
A one-unit credit course for grades 11-12 which offers an advanced study of concepts, principles, and techniques in keeping the financial records of a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation. In addition, departmental, management, cost, and not-for-profit accounting systems are explored.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Administrative Management Systems I 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Application and one other computer course   3737
Description:        
A one-unit credit course for grades 11-12. This capstone course provides advanced training, including hands-on experiences, for students pursuing a career in business and information technology. Skills developed in previous courses will be incorporated and enhanced through a multi tasking environment. Procedures and concepts are related to information processing systems, administrative/information management, problem solving, reasoning, team-building, time management, business standards, feasibility studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership and mathematics and communications. A paid, credit-generating work-based learning component is recommended for advanced students.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Administrative Management Systems II 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications and one other computer course   3737
Description:        
A one-unit credit course for grades 11-12. This capstone course provides advanced training, including hands-on experiences, for students pursuing a career in business and information technology. Skills developed in previous courses will be incorporated and enhanced through a multi tasking environment. Procedures and concepts are related to information processing systems, administrative/information management, problem solving, reasoning, team-building, time management, business standards, feasibility studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership and mathematics and communications. A paid, credit-generating work-based learning component is recommended for advanced students.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Automated Accounting 1/2 Accounting I   3728
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 11-12 designed to apply generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and techniques to a computerized accounting environment. Students will enter realistic accounting transactions for a variety of business applications and generate financial statements, spreadsheets, and other management information reports.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Computer Applications 1 Keyboarding Keyboarding Applications    
A one-unit credit course for grade 10. This course is designed to develop computer technology skills. Students will use a variety of computer software and hardware tools and features of an electronic information network. Students will explore the, historical, social, and ethical issues of using computer technology. The students will develop skills that will assist them with efficient production; accurate production analysis; management of information and design; and presentation of a multimedia project.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Database Design Management 1/2 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications   3735
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 10-11. The student will analyze and apply database design techniques and management methods for organizing and maintaining files. At the completion of the course, students will have database management skills enabling them to design and implement a relational database application. Student proficiency may lead to software certification.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Desktop Publishing 1/2 Keyboarding Document Creation Design   3741
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 10-11. The student will develop skills in electronic publishing, layout, composition, and paste-up. Techniques will be applied in creating and formatting a variety of publications with imported data/graphics using resources such as the Internet, scanner, etc. The student will research and apply copyright laws, ethics and language arts skills with reference to electronic publishing.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurrent/s Course Code
Document Creation Design 1/2 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications   3727
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 10-11. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design, layout, speed and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document preparation, concepts, and design. Emphasis is on production of realistic business applications using word processing software.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Electronic Commerce/ Web Page Design 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications and one other computer class   3776
Description:        
A one-unit course for grades 11-12 designed to prepare students to develop commercial Web sites on the Internet. Content will consist of Internet research techniques, story boarding skills, concepts of digital commerce transaction security, social, legal, and ethical issues, electronic financial management practices, knowledge of language, structure and concepts of page layout and design. A paid, credit-generating work-based learning component is recommended for advanced students.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Information Management Systems I 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications and one other computer course   3730
Description:        
A one-unit credit advanced computer course for grade 12. The student will learn skills necessary in problem solving using current and emerging information technology as it relates to professional careers. The course focuses on student choice, accountability and competency. Focus is attainment of high-level employable competencies in areas which may include (but are not limited to) computer systems, computer applications, communication systems, networking, programming, ethical issues, social and economic impact, human relations and management. This course may articulate to post-secondary education. Students may choose areas of specialization and achieve industry certification. A paid, credit-generating work-based learning component is recommended for advanced students.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Information Management Systems II 1 Information Management Systems I   3730
Description:        
A one-unit credit advanced computer course for grade 12. The student will learn skills necessary in problem solving using current and emerging information technology as it relates to professional careers. The course focuses on student choice, accountability and competency. Focus is attainment of high-level employable competencies in areas which may include (but are not limited to) computer systems, computer applications, communication systems, networking, programming, ethical issues, social and economic impact, human relations and management. This course may articulate to post-secondary education. Students may choose areas of specialization and achieve industry certification. A paid, credit-generating work-based learning component is recommended for advanced students.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Interactive Multimedia Design 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications and Ecomerce Web Design   3746
Description:        
A one unit credit course for grades 11-12. This course is designed to give students experience with interactive multimedia. Students will design, write, and produce a computer-based multimedia project. Team development will also be stressed as students work on the project(s).
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Internet Navigation Communications Systems 1 Keyboarding / Keyboarding Applications   3704
Description:        
A one-unit course for grades 10-11 is the study of oral, written and electronic communications of a global society. The course will address the use of the Internet with a focus on Web browsers, navigators, search engines, online communication methods, home and Web site design concepts, data transfer, downloading files, security procedures, and Internet navigational tools. Emphasis will be placed on electronic research, business report writing, business correspondence, enhancement of oral presentations with electronic media and communications applying current technology.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Keyboarding 1/2 None   3710
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 9-10. The student will develop basic skills in operating a computerized keyboard by using the touch system to produce mailable personal and business correspondence.
Course TItle Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Keyboarding Applications 1/2 Keyboarding   3775
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 9-10. The student will demonstrate advanced keyboarding skills in the production of mailable business documents. Industry production standards are emphasized. Students are evaluated on proofreading and editing skills. Formatting, typography, layout and design concepts are applied in document preparation of business letters, forms, invoices, manuscripts, and tabulated and columnar information.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Management 1/2 None   3707
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 11-12 designed to develop a foundation in problems and decisions that are intrinsic to the management of a successful business, as well as an appreciation for the importance of these responsibilities. Areas to examine include business organization, ethical and legal responsibilities, communication, decision-making, personnel, safety, professional development and related careers.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Networking Essentials 1 Keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows Operating System   3778
Description:        
A one-unit course for 11-12 grades designed to assist users with expertise in terminology, concepts, characteristics, features of computer systems, workstation hardware and their part in the role of the network manager. The course will enable the user to implement, administer and troubleshoot networks. The course is primarily designed for students who are beginning the certified systems engineer certification program. This course may articulate to a post-secondary program.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Spreadsheet Applications 1/2 Keyboarding   3729
Description:        
A one-half unit credit course for grades 11-12 designed to develop skills in designing electronic worksheets to analyze, calculate, chart, and manage data.
Course Title Credits Pre-requisites Concurent/s Course Code
Cooperative Methodology/ Supervision Period See Note Enrolled in approved WBL course   3798
Description:        
Credit awarded in the appropriate vocational course in which the student is enrolled.
Note: Cooperative Education is a paid, credit generating, work-based learning component.
Credit for Cooperative Education is earned through the appropriate CTE class in which the student is enrolled for a maximum of one additional credit per semester. Students must work a minimum of ten (10) hours per week to earn the additional one credit in class. Student accounting is documented through the Cooperaative Methodology / Supervison Period course code.
Students must:
1. Be enrolled in one of the following courses:
First Term
3750 Information Management Systems (2 credits)
3798 Cooperative Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits)
3737 Administrative Management Systems (2 credits)
3798 Cooperative Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits)
Second Term
3750 Information Management Systems (2 credits)
3798 Cooperative Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits)
3737 Administrative Management Systems (2 credits)
3798 Cooperative Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits)
3776 Electronic Commerce/Web Page Design (2 credits)
3798 Cooperative Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits)
2. Be in the 12th grade
3. Satisfy all eligibility requirements

 



 

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