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COURSE: (BC810) - Introduction to Computers

Required                    Grades 9-12                          1 Semester                2 Units
Prerequisite: None

The first high school course in Computer Science is designed to give a solid background in computer hardware, operating systems, Internet, and a variety of applications software. The student will study the different computer hardware devices (input, processing, and output). They will also be introduced to the Windows operating environment. The Internet will be taught as a tool for research and information gathering. The following is a list of the applications that the student will be introduced to: spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), video editing (Microsoft Movie Maker), databases (Microsoft Access), web page design (Microsoft Frontpage / html), programming (karelBasic). The use of the computer in cross-curricular areas and a further study in computers will be possible upon completion of this course.


COURSE: (BC812) - Advanced Applications

Elective                      Grades 10-12                        1 Semester                2 Units
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers, Instructor Approval

This course is a study into more advanced applications. This course currently is set up as an independent study. This course allows students to improve on advanced skills in many areas. Some areas of study include web page design, graphics software, and networking. Students would have a chance to choose different levels in these applications. The student would also have a chance to do work in other applications if they desire. Applications would be limited to the software that is currently available through the school.


COURSE: (BC820) – Introduction to Programming

Required ADV           Grades 9-12                          1 Semester                2 Units
Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers, Algebra I

Programming is taught at an introductory level using the Visual Basic language. Students are taught to use programming steps to solve problems. The student will develop event driven programs with fundamental control structures: variables, procedures, decisions, repetition, arrays.


COURSE: (BY827) - Yearbook

Elective                      Grades 10-12                        1 Semester                2 Units
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval