Information Technology
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* The following computer programming courses may satisfy the LOTE requirement for graduation: Computer Science Principles AP, Computer Science I K, Computer Science II K, & Computer Science III K * Colleges and universities set their own entrance requirements. Consequently, a student should verify admission requirements with the specific college/university
1st level classes
Computer Science Principles AP: (1 credit, LOTE) The AP Computer Science Principles course will introduce you to the essential ideas of computer science and show how computing and technology can influence the world around you. Students will creatively address real-world issues and concerns while using the same processses and tools as artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers to bring ideas to life. • Grades 9-12 • Required prerequisite: Algebra I • Program of Study: Programming & Software Development • Lab supply fee may be required.
Computer Science I K: (1 credit, LOTE) Computer Science I K is an introduction to the automated processing of information, including computer programming. This course gives students the conceptual background necessary to understand and construct programs, including the ability to specify computations, understand evaluation models, and utilize major constructs such as functions and procedures, data storage, conditionals and looping. At the end of this course, students should be able to read and write small programs in the language of Java in response to a given problem or scenario, preparing them to continue on to Computer Science II K. • Grades 9 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Algebra I • Program of Study: Programming & Software Development • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Business Information Management I (BIM I) (also listed in Business, Marketing & Finance and Health Science Clusters): (1 credit) Certification: Microsoft Office BIM I prepares students to apply personal, interpersonal, and technology skills in other content areas, the workplace, and postsecondary education. The applications utilized in this course will include word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, databases, Internet research, and a look at emerging technologies. While an emphasis will be placed on simulations related to business, finance, and marketing, this introductory technology course is appropriate for students whose career interests fall within any of the 16 career clusters. • Grades 8 - 12 • Recommended prerequisite: Touch System Data Entry • Programs of Study: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Health Informatics and is also a related elective that can be added as additional credit to the Network Systems Program of Study • Microsoft Office-Word, Microsoft-Expert Word, Microsoft Office-Excel and Microsoft Office-Expert Excel certifications each satisfy the requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Students earning Word Expert, Excel Expert, Powerpoint, and Access certifications also earn the Microsoft Office Specialist-Master certification, which satisfies requirement to earn an additional Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Digital Media: (1 credit, also listed in Arts, A/V Tech cluster) Certification: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Web Design Specialist Through the study of digital media and its application in information technology, students will design and create multimedia projects that address customer needs. Students will learn skills such as creating digital graphics, digital photography, using audio editing software, and creating video files. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Photoshop included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certifications in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts, Video Production and Web Development • Adobe Photoshop and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Web Design: (1 credit) Certification: Adobe Dreamweaver and NOCTI Web Design Students will learn how to design, create, and maintain web pages including campus pages on the district website. Projects will incorporate tools such as HTML, Dreamweave, Photoshop, Animate, Fireworks, digital cameras, and scanners. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Dreamweaver included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certification in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Web Development • Adobe Photoshop and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Networking: (1 credit) Certification: CompTIA IT Fundamentals & CompTIA A+ Upon Completion of this course, students will understand the fundamentals of computer hardware and software such that they can assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Other topics include preventative maintenance, networking and security. The goal of providing this training/certification is to assist students in becoming more marketable and desirable in the workplace. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Networking Systems or Cyber Security • Recommended: Principles of Information Technology • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
2nd level classes
Computer Science II K: (AP A Test Prep): (1 credit, LOTE) Potential College Credit via AP Exam Computer Science II K is a programming course designed to cover the Advance Placement (AP) Computer Science AP A Exam topics. The curriculum will build upon the topics addressed in Computer Science I K. Object-oriented components in the language of Java will be stressed. Other topics include decision making, looping, arrays, inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, Java collections, sorting, searching, and the AP Case Study. • Grades 10 - 12 (9th graders may enroll if concurrent with Algebra II) • Required prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent; Computer Science I K or Geometry K and prior programming experience • Program of Study: Programming & Software Development • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Web Game Development: (1 credit) Web Game Development will allow students to demonstrate creative thinking, develop innovative strategies, and use digital and communication tools necessary to develop fully functional online games. Web Game Development has career applications for many aspects of theg ame industry, including programming, art principles, graphics, web design, storyboarding and scripting, and business and marketing. • Grades 10 - 12 • Program of Study: Web Development • Required: Web Technologies I or Web Design. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Animation I: (1 credit, also listed in Arts, A/V Tech cluster) Certification: Adobe Animate and Adobe Web Design Specialist This course allows students to create animation projects using principles of design to combine graphics, images and sound. A variety of techniques will be explored, including storyboarding, scripting/programming, interactivity, and flip books,. The emphasis will be on utilizing the features in Adobe Animate included in the corresponding industry-recognized certification. Students earning certifications in Adobe Animate, Dreamweaver and Photoshop are considered Web Design Specialists. • Grades 10 - 12 • Recommended prerequisite: Digital Media • Program of Study: Multimedia Arts and related elective that can be added as additional credit to the Web Development Program of Study • Adobe Animate and Web Design Specialist certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Internetworking Technologies I: (1 credit) Certification: CompTIA Network + Internetworking Technologies I prepares students to install, operate and troubleshoot a home or small business enterprise branch network. The content of this course is in alignment with the Cisco certification earned in Internetworking Technologies II. The goal of providing this training/certification is to assist students in becoming more marketable and desirable in the workplace. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Networking Systems • Recommended: Networking or Cyber Security• Lab supplies or fee may be required.
3rd & 4th level classes
Computer Science III K: (1 credit, LOTE) Certification: Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer, MTA Intro to Java Programming Computer Science III K is a continuation of Computer Science II K and builds upon such topics as object-oriented programming, inheritance, and classes. Students go on to address advanced topics such as stacks, queues, advanced recursion, linked lists, binary trees, and advanced sorting, and searching topics in preparation for and alignment with college-level computer science. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Computer Science II K • Program of Study: Programming & Software Development • Satisfies advanced course requirement for STEM endorsement. • Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer and MTA Intro to Java Programming certifications each satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Computer Science IV K: (1 credit) Mobile Application Development is a course that students will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovation through the development of projects using mobile computing devices. Students will collaborate with other peers, instructors and/or community members to problem solve, create and design mobile computing solutions based on the need of individuals or businesses. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and skills of mobile application development through different platforms, programming languages and software design standards. Students will also research current laws and regulations to make sure their mobile computing solution adheres to all protocols that encompass all laws and regulations as set forth by governing agencies. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Computer Science III K or concurrent • Program of Study: Programming & Software Development • Satisfies advanced course requirement for STEM endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required
Internetworking Technologies II: (1 credit) Certification: CompTIA Server + and Cisco CCNA Internetworking Technologies II prepares students to install, operate and troubleshoot a medium-sized business enterprise branch network. Completing both Internetworking Tech I and II prepares students to pass the CCNA exam, an industry-recognized certification in this field. The goal of providing this training/certification is to assist students in becoming more marketable and desirable in the workplace. • Grades 9 - 12 • Program of Study: Networking Systems or Cyber Security • Recommended: Internetworking I • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Project-based Research in Web Development (formerly known as PBR in Multimedia): (1 credit, project-based) This course is a supervised research study project-based class where students will apply knowledge and skills from previous web technologies courses in a related advanced/specialized field of study. Students are required to submit a formal project plan within 15 school days after enrollment in the course. The plan should specify the additional concepts and/or technologies that will be studied and utilized, along with an overview of the culminating project. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Web Technologies II • Programs of Study: Web Development • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.