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Business and Industrial Technology Department

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Department Philosophy

The courses in our department develop students' skills and knowledge for the expanding world of computer technology; prepare students for college; help ensure successful student access to future personal career choices; provide students with knowledge and skills for a successful future in the working world.

... to the Working World !"


Business Courses Offered:

Computer Technology Grades 9-12 10 credits Prerequisite: None

Students learn computer operation, keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, & telecommunications skills.

(Note: Course Meets Technology Graduation Requirements)

Intermediate Computers Grades 10-12 10 credits Prerequisite: Computer Technology with grade of “C” or better

Hands-on learning to create advanced word processing, spreadsheet, and database operation projects. Also, computer science and introductory programming concepts are taught.

Visual Basic Programming Grades 10-12 10 credits Prerequisite: Computer Technology with grade of “C” or better

Course emphasizes application, event-driven, and programming software techniques. Students design, document, code, test, and debug program projects.

C Programming Grades 11-12 10 credits Prerequisite: Visual Basic Programming with grade of “C” or better

Introduction to the C/C++ programming language. Topics include top-down design, control structures and flow control, variables, constants, functions, arguments, data structures, library usage, and intro to objects.

 

Web Design and Development Grades 10-12 10 credits Prerequisite: Computer Technology with grade of “C” or better

Students learn about Web page historical background, artistic layout and design elements, current technological practices including HTML and FrontPage programming skills, and how to develop and create both functional and aesthetically pleasing professional Web pages.

Accounting Grades 10-12 10 credits Prerequisites: Computer Technology and Algebra I

Course emphasizes basic accounting principles, the accounting cycle, how to prepare financial statements, payroll and tax records. Manual accounting practices are emphasized along with hands-on experience with an automated accounting system.

Business Finance Grade 12 10 credits Prerequisite: Algebra I

Students learn to apply math skills to real life personal and business financial situations.

Marketing Grade 10-12 10 credits Prerequisite: Computer Technology

Course focuses on marketing functions and foundations and their relationship to the competitive enterprise system in which students live.

Business Law Grades 11- 12 10 credits Prerequisite: English 10 with grade of “C" or better

Study the origin of law, court procedures, and citizen’s rights pertaining to laws governing business.

Technical Communications Grades 10-12 10 Credits Prerequisite: None

Acquire necessary skills to accomplish effective presentations. Use study of different types of communications in mock interviews and class presentations.

Technical reading, organization, note taking, critical thinking, and problem solving skills are emphasized throughout each course of study.

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Suggested Course Sequencing:

Computer Science
Accounting
Marketing

Freshmen

Computer Technology
Computer Technology
Computer Technology

Sophomore

Intermediate Computers
Intermediate Computers
Intermediate Computers

Technical Communications
Technical Communications
Technical Communications

Junior

Visual Basic Programming
Accounting
Marketing

Web Design
Business Law
Business Law

Senior

C Programming
Marketing
Accounting

Marketing

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Tutoring Schedule:

T.R. Smedberg Middle School Computer Lab Room C01

· Monday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment with individual teacher

Sheldon High School Computer Lab Room C005

· Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment with individual teacher


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