Computer Science

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER MANAGEMENT | Credit: .5

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Computer Management focuses on the use of G-Suite and Google Classroom as well as data analysis using spreadsheets to follow stocks and do comparative analysis when purchasing cars, houses, etc. We also do an eight week program of personal finance using the H & R Block Budget Challenge and a blended compilation from 3rd party sources like Banzi and NEFE.

PROGRAMMING with PYTHON | Credit: .5

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Are you new to programming? Learn the basics of Python programming through simple game creation. Python offers clear syntax, easy access to functional and object-oriented programming styles and runs on everything from a Unix server to a desktop PC running Windows. Python is a very popular language in Web development circles, the scientific community and the world of 3D graphics and animation.

WEB PAGE DESIGN | Credit: .5

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course will provide students an opportunity to learn HTML programming, the basic programming language that is the basis for World Wide Web communications. Students would learn about Web page creation, design, and publishing. Students would integrate many applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and CorelDraw) and technology tools (scanners, digital cameras, and video) in the making of Web pages.

Project Lead The Way - COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS | Credit: 1

Grades 9-11 Prerequisite: None

PLTW CSE introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language. As you progress, you will transition to programming environments that reinforce coding fundamentals by displaying block programming and text based programming side-by-side. Finally, you will learn the power of text-based programming as you are introduced to the Python® programming language.

BUSINESS

LAW | Credit: .5

Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: None

This course makes use of a case study approach to understanding your legal responsibilities. Criminal Law, Tort Law, Constitutional Law, and Consumer Law are all investigated. Past field trips have included trips to the Berkshire County House of Correction and the Southern Berkshire District Court House.

ECONOMICS & FINANCIAL LITERACY | Credit: 1

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course deals with the topic of economics on international, national and personal levels. The course will discuss topics such as macroeconomics, the GDP, unemployment, growth and development, business cycles, supply and demand, and fiscal policy. The course will also address microeconomics dealing with business organizations in the US and sales choices made businesses as well as Entrepreneurship. Practical examples and cases studies will also be used. On a personal level, the course will focus on financial literacy providing information that students will use throughout their personal and professional lives. Topics include entrepreneurship, maintaining a checking account, credit, consumers smarts, major purchases like an automobile and home, legalities, identity theft, online shopping, college costs, employment and investments.