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Course Descriptions for the Computer Department

PC Applications (520) - Grades 9-12

1/2 credit

Students learn and work towards mastering the keyboard using the correct technique. Students learn how to manipulate the Windows environment. The basics of Office XP are covered where students learn word processing techniques and shortcuts to assist them in producing documents efficiently. Students learn to format personal-business letters, tables, memorandums, tabulations, headers and footers, and other formatting features. Students learn the basics of conducting a search on the Internet, create hyperlinks, and evaluate contents of web sites. The basics of PowerPoint are also covered. By the end of the course, students will be able to integrate what they have learned into other curricular situations as well as their personal and business lives.

Web Page Design I (524) - Grades 9-12

1/2 credit

This is an introductory web page design class in HTML. Students will be introduced to Hypertext Markup Language. HTML consists of a set of tags added to text. This course will teach web page design by examining and critiquing existing pages, setting up criteria for a good page and then learning how to code a page using HTML. Flash is introduced as a program that allows students to learn the art of animation. Studio MX will be introduced for the main project. This includes Dreamweave, Flash, Fireworks and Freehand.

PC Troubleshooting (522) - Grades 9-12

1/2 credit

This is predominately a hands-on course in maintaining personal computers aimed at students who are interested in computers and want to learn more about how they work. No prior knowledge of computers is necessary. Hardware skills: students will learn what the different components do, how to remove and install components, and how to troubleshoot and upgrade components already installed. Software skills: students will learn to install, uninstall, and upgrade operating systems and other software, optimize their system for performance, run diagnostic software to find problems, benchmark their computer to compare it to other systems, configure the operating system to behave the way they want it to, and safeguard the system against data loss. Career paths related to computer maintenance and troubleshooting will also be explored.

Digital Video and Multimedia Production – Level 1 (532) - Grades 10-12

1/2 credit

Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status

In this course, students will master the use of scanners, digital still and movie cameras, lighting and microphones and also learn to use video editing software and multimedia authoring tools. In addition, students will develop an understanding of file formats, related technologies, and design and production terminology and processes. Although this course requires no prior experience in the field, a general computer aptitude is important, as it is a technical and technique oriented hands-on course.

Computer Programming in C (530) - Grades 11-12

1 credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II and permission of the instructor.

The C Language has emerged as a primary programming language for applications and system programming in a broad range of software development environments. This course covers data types, operators and expressions, control flow, pointers, functions and arrays. This course is valuable for anyone pursuing a technology major in college. It provides a foundation for other programming experiences.

Computer Lab Assistant (590)

Students will expand their technological knowledge as they assist other students and faculty. They will learn troubleshooting techniques to fix hardware and software problems. Patience and an interest in computers are the only requirements