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  • Computer Applications I & II

    Course Description: 

    Computer Applications I

    This course provides students with an overview of Microsoft Office. The students will learn the basics of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), and presentations (Microsoft Power Point). Students will create multidisciplinary projects which incorporate each type of software learned in the course.

    Computer Applications II

    This course provides students with an advanced study of MS Word 2007, MS PowerPoint 2007,  and MS Excel 2007.  Students will also complete a career portfolio unit using the OCIS.org website, learn the basics of MS MovieMaker and Geometer's Sketchpad.  The students will learn about open source software if time permits. (ie. Audacity, Picasa, Open Office, etc..) 

    18 Weeks/ .5 Credit each

  • MS Visual Basic Programming I & II

    Course Description: 

    18 Weeks/ .5 Credit

    Prerequisite: Algebra I and Introduction to Computers.

    Students will use MS Visual Basic to learn the fundamentals of programming (creating applications) in a Windows environment.  Students will develop their own simple applications by the end of the semester.

  • Web Design I

    Course Description: 

    36 Weeks/ 1 Credit

    Prerequisite:  Computer Applications

    This class focuses on actual web page planning, basic design, layout, construction, setup, and maintenance of a website.  Students will be introduced to HTML, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash software, and other web page image creation tools. Interactive sites will be created using lists, anchors, links, tables, color, font formatting, graphics, animation, and image maps.  Students will develop a portfolio of sites during the course, as well as creating a personal site that will be published on their own student page.