Computer

.5 credit of Computer or Occupational Education is required for graduation. 

These computer courses can meet the computer requirement. We offer courses in most programming languages, computer hardware, network design, and a variety of courses designed for the specific student’s interests. See Fine Arts for additional courses that meet either fine arts or computer credit.

Computer Applications:

• The student will work individually with an instructor to develop advanced knowledge of current applications of specific software.

Computer Hardware I:

• This individual course is designed to teach students how the internal parts of a computer work. Students will learn how to assemble and maintain a desktop computer. They will also apply their hardware knowledge to laptops, game consoles, smartphones and tablets. Other topics include: operating systems, networking and gaming hardware.

Computer Hardware II:

• Students will meet with their teacher and learn about case-modding, advanced networking, exotic cooling solutions, and alternative operating systems. A basic knowledge of computer hardware is required.

Computer Hardware III

• Students will meet individually with their teacher and work on advanced projects of their own choice. Options include: case-modding, advanced networking, exotic cooling solutions, and alternative operating systems.

Computer Hardware Intro:

• In this introductory course, students will work individually with an instructor to learn how the internal parts of a computer work. Students will learn how to assemble and maintain a desktop computer.

Computer Literacy:

• The student will work individually with an instructor and focus on both keyboarding and basic computer literacy. Possible topics include: using Windows, software exploration, keyboarding, Internet skills, email, and word processing.

Computer Programming I:

• This individual course focuses on basic programming concepts such as: Variables, operators, control flow, iteration and Boolean logic. Students will be introduced to programming languages including but not limited to Javascript, C#, Python and Ruby.

Computer Programming II:

• Students will extend the use of basic concepts and learn new concepts such as: recursion, objects and classes, debugging. Personal projects will help students understand the concept of “Design for Usability”, creating small programs and interactive games.

Computer Programming III:

• The student will work individually with an instructor to learn computer scripts and complex programming strategies and work on projects of their own choice.

Computer Programming IV:

• The student will work individually with an instructor to learn computer scripts and complex programming strategies and work on projects of their own choice.

Engineering Technology:

• In this project oriented course, students will design, build and program robots to meet specific predetermined challenges. The design process will be emphasized as the robots are tested and their designs are modified. Programming will be done using java or any other language deemed appropriate.

Electronics I:

• Pre-requisites: Algebra II, Physics
  This individual course is designed to teach students about electronic components. Students will use a breadboard to create circuits and apply electrical formulas. They will also learn basic Boolean Algebra for combinational logic circuits. Students will also familiarize themselves with the Arduino micro-computer and its scripting language.
  

Digital Editing:

• In this individual class, students will learn to use Adobe Audition and edit video with Adobe Premiere. Audition is designed for music buffs who want to learn to compose electronic music. Premier will combine creative writing and editing for individual student-designed projects. This course may also be used to meet fine arts graduation requirement.

Game Design:

• The student will work individually with an instructor to develop and design computer games.

Electronics Intro:

• This individual course is designed to introduce students to electronic components. Students will use a breadboard to create circuits and personal projects. Students will familiarize themselves with the tools of the trade and learn basic soldering skills. Students will familiarize themselves with the Arduino micro-computer and its scripting language.

Web Design:

• The student will work with an instructor individually to learn the basics of constructing web pages using HTML or various software applications.