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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: Computer Technology

This is a beginning course in word processing. Some time is spent working on speed, accuracy, and the keypad, and learning and using the word processing software, Microsoft Word 2003. Students will learn to set margins, tabs, save to a disk and other Word 2003 word processing attributes. Students will format reports using the MLA Format for written work. They will also learn to prepare Business Correspondence, including business letters memos and tables.

INTRODUCTIONS TO MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: COMPUTER TECH

This course is designed to increase students' ability using networked computers as a navigational tool in the world of technology. The class will include:

Microsoft Windows XP
-Desktop, icons, task bar, etc.
-Windows Explorer--file management, copying, deleting, renaming, saving and retrieving files, formatting a disk
-Using the Internet for Research
Microsoft Applications:
-MS Word 2003 (Reports, letters, tables, announcements)
-MS Power Point 2003 (Presentations)
-MS Excel 2003 (Spreadsheet Activities)
-MS Access 2003 (Database)

PROGRAMMING
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II with a B+ or Higher, Teacher Signature Required.

Familiarity with Windows is helpful, but not mandatory. A beginning course in programming, with emphasis on developing simple Windows applications using Visual Basic. Topics include foundations of structured programming, the VB Interactive Development Environment, forms, controls, dialogs and properties, subroutines and functions, and error handling.

Grade 11~12

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WEB DEVELOPMENT
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II with a B+ or Higher, Teacher Signature Required

Concepts of web site design and maintenance using HTML and software such as Dreamweaver, or Frontpage. Text styles, images, Web-based database access concepts using MySQL or other relational databases. Introduction to PHP, Javascript, and relational database concepts.

WEB DEVELOPMENT II
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II with a B+ or Higher, Teacher Signature Required

This is a continuation of Web Site Development I. Web site development and maintenance using HTML and Dreamweaver and software, DHTML or PHP (or both), and other relational databases.

ACCOUNTING I
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None

This course instructs the student in the use of various accounting forms used in modern business. Bookkeeping is a skill for employment and contributes to a better understanding of the behind-the-scene activities in business.

ACCOUNTING II
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Accounting II

This course is designed for the future college and/or business student. The content of the course consists of additional accounting practices using the different types of journals and forms shifting the emphasis from record keeping to business management decisions, partnership, and corporate accounting. Recommended for Accounting I students with a final semester grade of B- or above.

ECONOMICS
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None

Students in this course actually operate a small business in the classroom as part of their study of general economics according to the JA model. Topics are studied from the perspective of business, the consumer, labor and government. The course uses a microcomputer in the classroom to publish company financial reports, conduct management games and create economic simulations. The course features student projects, business advisors in the classroom and audio-visual learning.

BUSINESS LAW
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None

This course will acquaint students with basic knowledge of law for personal and business use. Included topics are contracts and business transaction; rights, privileges, and obligations; courtroom procedures; and the laws pertaining to minors.

PERSONAL FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to give students an introduction to the basic fundamentals of personal finance. The content of this course will consist of basic concepts such as balancing a checkbook and preparing a personal budget. The course will give students a first hand look at money management and personal investment techniques on a daily, monthly and annual basis. Students will keep a weekly journal and will work on several individual and group projects. We will use a textbook/workbook, but will also incorporate other outside business periodicals such as the Wall Street Journal.