#134 Computer Applications ½ credit
Computer Applications is a basic introduction to
computers and providesan overview of the use of
pre-written programs. Included in this class is
word processing, database, and spreadsheet
integration using Microsoft Office
(Excel, Word, and Access),
Photo manipulation of images generated by
students using a scanner, a digital camera,
and downloading from the Internet
using Photoshop, desktop publishing using
Publisher, audio and MIDI file
manipulation, and slide show presentations on
Powerpoint. Also included is
an introduction to the Internet ,including web browsing,
search engines, and creation of home pages.
#138 Computer Programming 1 credit
This is for students that are interested in computer
science and its applicationin many different professional
careers. Emphasis will be placed on developing
sound programming skills, problem solving and an
understanding of the fundamentalsof computer science.
Students will plan, organize, write and test their programs
on computers. The programming language used in this
course will primarily be JAVA. Algebra I, Algebra A,
or Structured Programming – BASIC is a pre-requisite.