BUSINESS, MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY
705 † INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: None This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of the computer and how it works. To be enrolled in this course it is recommended that you be able to key 35 wpm with minimal errors. In this course, students will become familiar with computer hardware, software, Internet, Microsoft Office and Web 2.0 tools. Significant time will be spent learning how the computer works and how to effectively utilize the 4technology available in the business world. Students will also learn HTML and website design. This course’s capstone project involves students virtually purchasing a computer based on their needs. Students will learn valuable, lifelong skills. It is recommended that all students join Business Professionals of America to apply these skills. It is strongly recommended that all students complete this course to gain a fundamental understanding of technology before graduation.
707 † C COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Technology This course covers advanced Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Students will develop a deep, comprehensive knowledge of these applications and gain a thorough understanding of how to increase productivity across the entire Microsoft Office Suite. Topics include: using table of contents, watermarks, lists, tables; generating form letters, mailing labels, directories; creating a newsletter with pull-quote and graphics; working with information graphics, collaborating on presentations; navigating presentations with hyperlinks and action buttons; utilizing animations; performing financial functions, data tables, amortization schedules; creating, sorting, and querying a table; working with multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks; creating an Access database and utilizing queries, reports, and forms. This course is primarily project-based. It is suggested that students who plan on attending college complete this course; successful completion will prepare students for entering the business world and/or college. At the end of this course, students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Students in this course are encouraged to join Business Professionals of America and are qualified for the Internship Program. This course is offered as a Concurrent enrollment with Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Students will receive college resources and upon completion, a college transcript. Credits are transferrable to any college or university. 708 † WEBSITE DESIGN 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Technology Would you like to design a website from start to finish? Using today’s web standard xHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language), students will master a variety of web design concepts to create powerful websites ready for the World Wide Web. Course topics include formatting web pages using cascading style sheets (CSS), tables, forms, JavaScript and DHTML (Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language). Using one of the business industry’s most popular authoring programs, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, students will design websites that are practical to the business world as well as a student’s personal professional development. Students in this course are encouraged to join Business Professionals of America.
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