Business & Information Technology Department Course Offerings 2014-15.

Business & Information

Technology Department

Course Offerings2014-15

Business Exploration Grades 9-10, One Semester, No Prerequisites Stock Market Project; Investments Business Startup Plan World Trade –Globalization Introduction to Economics: Supply & Demand, graphing Measuring Economic

Progress Current Events Exploring Business Careers Different forms of Business Enterprises Consumerism: Buying decisions, rights, responsibilities, laws Opportunity Cost, scarcity, Decision Making Model Various Economic Systems

Computer Systems Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites

Foundation course; required for Classes of 2015-16

Hardware; Purchasing Online

Operating systems review

Using the MASH network and school email

Internet Services/Topics

Software: Spreadsheets, Graphing, Word processing, Presentations, Programming

Impacts and ethics of computer use; Privacy & Security; Copyright and Fair Use; Future trends; Health & Technology

Careers in Information Technology

Web Tools Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites

Explore the evolution of the Web

Discuss social and business uses of Web applications

Identify applications available on the World Wide Web

Provide experiential learning with exploration of online tools to support learning across the lifespan

Networking & communication tools

Productivity tools

Storage/archive tools

Multimedia tools

Web Site Development Grades 10-12, One Semester

Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12(transcripted through NTC)

Multimedia/Hypermedia overview and related careers

Optimizing images for the web

Web page coding with HTML5

Creating Cascading Style Sheets with CSS3

Web site design projects – Small Business Product Page, Amateur Photographer Site, Rural Farm Site, Cycling Club Site, Radio Program Schedule, Survey Form

Develop web coding skills!

IT Essentials Grades 10-12, One Semester Sponsored by Cisco Networking Academy In-depth exposure to hardware and operating systems Maintenance and safety issues Assemble and configure old and new computers through hands-on activities Install operating systems and software Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Introduction to networking Preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification Good background if planning to take Cisco Networking courses

Introduction to Computer Programming Grades 10-12, One Semester

Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12(transcripted through NTC)

Introduction to computer programming through HTML and the Javascript scripting language

Program design, coding, editing, testing, and debugging through hands-on experiences

Programming languages as a development tool

Good background if planning to pursue a career in computer programming and/or web design

Game Simulation & Animation Programming Grades 10-12, One Semester

Introduction to game and simulation development

Careers in Game Programming

Access to Microsoft DreamSpark programming development site

Introduction to GameMaker, a free object-oriented programming tool

Work with Visual Basic/Visual Studio.net programming language syntax as it relates to game programming techniques

Simulation concepts using Alice, a freeobject-oriented programming tool

Flash Animation Grades 10-12, One Semester

Online course through Aventa Learning

Independent, self-paced learning

Create animations and interactive movies using Flash CS3

Create interactive movies for the web

An introduction to the world of web animation

CISCO NetworkingAcademies I through IV

All CISCO courses are available as independent study by request and instructor consent

CISCO I Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: Algebra II

OSI model and industry standards

Network topologies

IP addressing (subnet masks)

Networking components and basic network design

CISCO II Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: CISCO I

Beginning router configurations and protocols

CISCO NetworkingAcademies III and IV

CISCO III Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO II

Advanced router configurations

Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies

CISCO IV Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO III

Continuation of advanced router configurations and WAN technologies

Network switches and basic switch configuration

Accounting I & II Grades 10-12, 1 semester each (2014-15), Prerequisite: previous semester of

Accounting (except Acct I)

A necessity for anyone interested in ANY business career.

The Double Entry Accounting System

The Accounting Cycle for Service and Merchandising Firms

Payroll and Special Journals

Depreciation

Bad Debts

Inventory

Notes Receivable, Notes Payable, and more

Computer Accounting Simulation Project

Opportunity to Represent School in Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA

The “Language of Business” and covers:

Accounting III & IV Grades 11-12, 1 semester each, Prerequisite: previous semester of Accounting Earn technical college credit (transcripted through NTC) Statement of Cash Flows Spreadsheet Software using PCs Marketable Securities Intangible Assets Corporate Accounting Manufacturing Accounting Managerial/Business Decision Accounting Computer Accounting Simulation Project Opportunity to Represent School in

Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA

Reviews and takes a more in-depth lookat Accounting I & II topics as well as:

Street Law

Grades 11-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites Attend a Trial/Court Proceedings Visit Jail/Dispatch-911 Center Guest Speakers: Judge, District Attorney, local lawyers, and police officers Wills Marriage Divorce and Child Custody Current Events & Legal Implications Criminal and Civil Law Consumer Law Courtroom Procedures Contract Law Constitutional Law Cases

An excellent, relevant course for high school students.

Introduction to Marketing Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites Learn the functions and foundations of marketing Learn basic economic principles Understand why you buy things you do, and how to get customers interested

in your goods and services Explore the selling process Discover different techniques of selling Explore marketing through the generations Help manage and work in the student-run school

store (The Red Zone) Run and operate concessions during home

football and basketball games

Basic ConceptsNew Product

Planning Sales

Entrepreneurship Grades 9-12, One Semester, Explore business ownership and management

Develop some of the skills needed to operate your own business

Develop business confidence through: Hands-on experience

Simulations

Practical applications

Help run and operate concessions during home football and basketball games

Help manage and work in the student-run school store(The Red Zone)

Business OwnershipManagement

Sports Marketing Grades 11-12, One Semester, Intro to Marketing

Develop your own sports franchise

Advertise and promote sports team

Involvement in the daily operation of the Red Zone

Help manage and run concessions during homefootball and basketball games

Principles of Promotion Grades 11 and 12, Prerequisites: Intro to Marketing

Manage School Store

Study the Psychology of Advertising and Sales

Deeper Look into Promotions

Financial Literacy

Required, Grade 12, One Semester, No Prerequisites

Car Buying and Insurance

Checking Accounts

Home Buying and Insurance

Credit Card Management

Opportunity Cost

Budgeting

Food Buying

Advertising Gimmicks

Investing

Consumer Fraud

Web Sites

Voluntary Simplicity versus Materialism

Scarcity

Consumer Rightsand Laws

A Required Course for ALL Seniors. Learn how to get the most for your hard earned money. This class provides an excellent foundation.

Student receives a 3-Ring Binder of resources and 6 Pocket Organizer for Personal Papers

DECA: Association of Marketing Students

All students who are interested in any marketing or business career may join DECA (An Association of Marketing Students). Community service, fund raisers, social activities, and competitions make this organization worthwhile for business and marketing students.

Future Business Leaders of AmericaAll students who are interested in business and /or enrolled in business classes may join the Future Business Leaders of America, a national organization for students interested in pursuing a business career. Competition in a wide variety of skill events, fund raisers, conferences, tours, and other local activities make this a worthwhile organization for business students.

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The Business & Information Technology Department can prepare you for a future career!