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Accounting I (Computerized) – Accounting I is a course designed to introduce students to basic accounting theory and procedures along with current applications of computer technology in accounting. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of basic accounting concepts and procedures. Students will gain knowledge of accounting principles that will enable them to organize personal financial records, to record business transactions and realize their effect on the accounts involved, to interpret financial statements, and to prepare simple income tax returns. The principles are then applied through the use of the Quickbooks software package. (Open to sophomores, juniors & seniors) No prerequisite (1/2 credit)

Business Computer Applications I - BCA I begins with the touch method of operating a keyboard. Emphasis is placed on skill development in mastering basic keyboarding techniques with speed and control. Upon mastery of the keyboard, the course will acquaint students with the basic principles associated with the advanced principles associated with information processing. Students study computer concepts and various software applications. Emphasis is placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information processing. Topics of study include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing software applications, which will increase in difficulty in the second semester. (Open to all grade levels) No prerequisite (1 credit)

Business Computer Applications I (Accelerated) – BCA I Accelerated is geared for the literate keyboard user. Emphasis will be placed on improving typing speed, technique and accuracy. The course acquaints the students with the basic principles associated with the advanced principles associated with information processing. Students study computer concepts and various software applications. Emphasis is placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information processing. Topics of study include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing software applications, which will increase in difficulty in the second semester. (Open to all grade levels) Keyboard test & teacher approval required prior to scheduling (1 credit)

Business Computer Applications II – BCA II is a course for the introduction of a variety of business functions and transactions. Software packages introduced in BCA I will be reintroduced at an advanced level including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. Using these software packages, students will complete a variety of integrated business computer applications while managing various hypothetical business scenarios. In doing so, they will learn the concepts of database management, work with the advanced features of Excel, learn to format spreadsheets, create complex formulas and functions, sort and filter data, and use chart functions. They will promote their “businesses” using desktop publishing software, presentation graphics programs and will keep in contact with their “customers” via the Internet/e-mail. Students will learn marketable skills that will help them in the business world and throughout their educational careers. (Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) Prerequisite: BCA I (1/2 credit)

Business Law – Law and business are combined in this course to teach civic responsibility and rules for use in business and personal relations. Emphasis is on vocabulary, application of law to daily life, and solving case problems. Topics include classification of laws, laws and minors, contracts, warranties, insurance law, and income tax preparation. (Semester course linked to Economics) (Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors) Prerequisite: None (1/2 credit)

Desktop Publishing - Desktop Publishing is an elective semester course using Adobe PageMaker. This course will introduce the basics of desktop publishing, especially skills necessary for use in the design and production of newsletters, newspapers, brochures, programs, etc. Students will work on various publications including work which will be cataloged in the STM library. (Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) Prerequisite: BCA I (1/2 credit)

Economics – Economics will emphasize basic economic problems faced by all economic societies, the chronological evolution and characteristics of the American economic system, and the socio-economic problems of the world. Knowledge of economic discipline will aid students in personal and domestic problem discussions dealing with inflation, the energy crisis, production, competition and price determination, unemployment, and the increased governmental involvement in health, education and welfare. (Semester course linked to Business Law) (Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors) Prerequisite: None (1/2 credit)

Principles of Business – The course should contribute to improved economic citizenship through a study of the business-economic environment. Students will gain an appreciation of the nature of business, function of banks and money, present-day communications resources, basic consumer mathematics computations, insurance, advertising, and the strengths and weaknesses of our economic system and other systems. Job seeking information and careers are also studied. A unit is included on personal finance emphasizing budgeting, handling checking accounts, and using credit wisely. (All Levels) Prerequisite: None (1 credit)

Web Mastering – Concepts of web communication will be studied and explored. Students will learn the criteria for professional web page design and develop. They will maintain web pages using current editors and tagging languages. Security issues, copyright infringement and other legal issues related to use of the web will be studied. The culmination of the students’ efforts will be the creation of several personal web site. (Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) Prerequisite: BCA I (1/2 credit)

Computer Science I is designed for students considering a major in Computer Science, Engineering, or any other technical field. This beginning level course will give students a strong foundation in basic programming techniques using primarily Visual Basic. Some techniques include calculations, string manipulation, looping, swapping, arrays, and data files. Due to the challenging nature of this course, good logic skills and an 87 or better average in Algebra and BCA I are required. (Open to sophomores, juniors, seniors) Prerequisite: 87% in Algebra and BCA I (1 credit).

Computer Science II is designed for students considering a major in Computer Science, Engineering, or any other technical field. This intermediate level course will give students a strong foundation in somewhat advanced programming techniques using primarily C++. Techniques build on those learned in Computer Science I and also include functions, passing parameters, sorting, and using classes and structures. Due to the challenging nature of this course, good logic skills and an 87 or better average in Computer Science II are required. (Open to juniors, seniors) Prerequisite: 87% in Computer Science I (1 credit)