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Computer Course Descriptions

The following 2 courses combined will earn 6 credits per semester:
Title Number Credits Time Location
Web Markup Language CMSC 1212
3 credits 8-10 a.m.
SCTC
Course Description
This course will teach the student how to create web pages.  It will also teach them how to get those pages on the Internet and make them visible to the world.  It will teach the student HTML, which is the markup language used by the Internet.  It will also teach the student Javascript and Cascading Style Sheets, which are used to make web pages dynamic and formatted.  Students will also complete exercises using links, sound, graphics, animation and forms.  The programming techniques include handling conversion from both clients and servers, passing communication, distributed information handling and tags.  Page loading techniques will also be taught.
Pre-Requisites

None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors

Prep

Required in Computer Programming.

Title Number Credits Time Location
IT Essentials
MSNA 1200
3 credits 8-10 a.m.
SCTC
Course Description
Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands-on activities and labs, learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. In addition, this course includes an introduction to networking. This course helps students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Pre-Requisites

None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors

Prep

Required in Computer Network Administration.

 

The following 2 courses combined will earn 6 credits per semester:
Title Number Credits Time Location
Exploring Computers
CPTR 1300
3 credits 8-10 a.m.
SCTC
Course Description
Students will gain an understanding of computer hardware and software in addition to becoming familiar with terminology used in the computer world using the Microsoft Office Suite.  They will gain hands-on experience with an understanding of word processing, database management, spreadsheet and presentation programs.  This course teachers the appreciation of the moral and social implications of computer technology; computer applications used in today's society; the human factors involved in the use of computers; and will review the historical development of computers.
Pre-Requisites

None.
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors

Prep

Required in Computer Network Administration.

Title Number Credits Time Location
Java Language I
CMSC 1225
3 credits 8-10 a.m.
SCTC
Course Description
Students will study the skills necessary for the effective and efficient creation of computer programs using Java programming.  Students will complete exercises which include the creation of several Java applications and the modification of some existing Java applications. The programming techniques to be taught include object-oriented logic. Program creation, declaring and using variables, sequence, selection and loop structures, arrays, functions, inheritance, classes, polymorphism, abstract classes and interfaces are covered in this class.
Pre-Requisite

None. Available to High School Juniors and Seniors

Prep

Required in Computer Programming.



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