Department of Information and Technology

Introduction to Computers 3310
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Description: This semester class is a survey of computer usage in today’s world.  The class will address ethical and moral issues in the use of computers and the internet and how to deal with them appropriately.  Students will learn how to use various social networking tools responsibly. They will also learn how to use the Internet as an educational tool, not just for entertainment. There will be a section on Internet plagiarism, a general section on how to use various components of Microsoft Office and a segment introducing basic programming concepts. This class can be used to fulfill the Technology requirement for graduation.

Computer Science A 3311
Prerequisite: Algebra I & Junior or Senior Status
Credit: 1.0

Description: Computer Science A is a one year, one credit course which prepares the student for the AP Computer Science A Exam. The programming language used is Java. Topics covered include: computer history and design, the software development process, the Java Virtual Machine and Java byte code, control statements, classes, various user interfaces and arrays. The student should spend a minimum of two and one-half hours each week outside of normal classroom time working on the computer preparing and running programs. This class can be used to fulfill the Technology requirement for graduation.

Computer Science AB 3511
Prerequisite: Computer Science A
Credit: 1.0

Description: The course is a continuation of Computer Science A and prepares the student for the AP Computer Science AB Exam. Computer Science AB is an Advanced Placement course designed for the student who wishes to expand his/her knowledge of programming techniques beyond that covered in Computer Science A. The language used is Java. Programming methodology, algorithm development and data structures receive emphasis. Packed arrays, arrays, recursion, complexity, graphics, files, applets, stacks, queues, linked lists and various search and sort techniques are covered in the course. 
The student should spend a minimum of two and one-half hours each week outside of normal classroom time working on the computer preparing and running programs. This class can be used to fulfill the Technology requirement for graduation.

Graphic Design I 3410
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .5

Description:  Graphic Design is a one semester course that introduces the concepts of graphic design. The students use various desktop publishing programs to produce magazine/newspaper type articles, programs, advertisements and other documents. The semester is divided into two halves, the first dealing mainly with type and layout design and the second with computer illustration and photo manipulation.  The course requires that students develop skill in conceptualizing an idea and transferring it to a completed product by completing a series of projects.  This course can be used to fulfill the Technology requirement for graduation.

Web Design I 3420
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .5
Teacher: Mr. Jacobs

Description: Students will learn the basics of web design using HTML and various web editing and photo editing software. Students will design various web pages and learn web etiquette and language. Students will learn basic HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Flash. They will also learn basics of design and its effect on their pages. This course can be used to fulfill the Technology requirement for graduation.