Pre-requisite: Business Information Management I recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: A+ Computer Repair Certification; TIA A+ 2 Periods
Students acquire principles of computer maintenance, including electrical and electronic theory, computer hardware principles, and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems. Students will also install, configure, and verify active network connections.
7031COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Pre-requisite: Business Inf. Mgmt. I, Algebra 2 recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: Microsoft Office Specialist
Students gain knowledge in the C#, .NET, and XNA 4.0 programming languages, applying coding and problem solving fundamentals to Game Design. Computer programming is a set of step-by-step instructions that directs the computers to do the tasks you want it to do and produce the results you want through simple and complex processes.
7035NETWORKING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Offered at CTE Center)
Pre-requisite: Computer Maintenance recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 11-12 2 Periods
Students develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.
7041DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs. Students will develop proficiencies in designing, importing, and manipulating text, graphics, audio, video, and animation while developing digital and interactive projects.
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7061*WEB DESIGN Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-12
Pre-requisite: none
This course familiarizes students with the creation and management of web pages and web sites. We will focus on scripting and web page creation, including discussion of HTML, CSS, graphic editing, multimedia embedding, and more. Students will develop clean coding practices while building websites using current software. Students will strive to view the web in terms of its creative possibilities and cultural significance as well as its commercial and educational uses. Individual work, group work and presentations will be expected. A $10 fee per semester is required. Need based fee waivers are available
7062*ADVANCED DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION
(WEB DESIGN/DIGITAL ART & ANIMATION II) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Digital Art and Animation (refer to Fine Arts section) or Web Design or Art Course AND
teacher approval PRIOR to enrollment.
This course provides opportunities for students desiring to continue in the creating of skill sets, build portfolios, and solve problems. Art and Design principles and software skill sets relevant to instruction and competitions are the focus of this course. By design, this course is an independent study and the projects assigned will often be self-directed. Students will create a portfolio of year’s work. A $20 fee per semester is required. Need-based fee waivers are available. DOES
NOT
SATISFY FINE ARTS CREDIT7090*COMPUTER SCIENCE Pre-AP
Pre-requisites: Algebra I and Geometry, concurrent enrollment in Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Algebra II
This course is a college preparatory course designed to allow students to study programming methodology and design, data structures, and algorithms. Upon completion of this course, students will have had an extensive introduction to the language of Java, completing assignments using Java, as well as various other graphical programming environments (Alice, etc.) to ensure mastery of those topics. Students are provided frequent opportunities to enhance their problem-solving and logical-thinking skills. In addition, students are prepared to continue on to AP Computer Science. DOES
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SATISFY MATH CREDIT # 4.7091*COMPUTER SCIENCE - AP
Pre-requisite: Algebra II or concurrent enrollment; Computer Science Pre-AP recommended
NOTE: This course will only be offered in alternate years. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 In this course students learn the fundamentals of programming in the Java language. It includes program design methodology, problem solving and algorithm development, use of classes and objects, control and data structures, input/output, methods and arrays. Students will create interactive graphics programs that can be run on web pages. This course is the equivalent of a first-semester college course in Computer Science and should be taken by students desiring to obtain college credit through the AP exam. (Not a CTE program)
*NOT a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, & SECURITY CAREER CLUSTER
8220PRINCIPLES OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, & SECURITYPre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 9-12 The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security, and
corrections. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, Private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services.
8210LAW ENFORCEMENT I
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Law enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, the classification and elements of crime, traffic stops, and the processing of crime scenes.
8241LAW ENFORCEMENT II
Pre-requisite: Law Enforcement I
Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 Certification Preparation: Emergency Telecommunications
Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operation of police and emergency telecommunication equipment, courtroom testimony, and other police hands on activities.
8230COURT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
Pre-requisite: Law Enforcement I recommended Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation.
3550FORENSIC SCIENCE (4th SCIENCE CREDIT) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite: Biology and Chemistry
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neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies and simulated crime scenes such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis.
8030INTRODUCTION TO LAW (Business Law)
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the legal environment, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, and business organizations, concept of agency and employment, and real property.
8030DINTRODUCTION TO LAW - DUAL CREDIT (BUSI 2301) (Business Law I)
Pre-requisite: See ACC’s Dual Credit/Dual Degree TSI Testing Req. Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
NOTE: This is an academic college credit towards a four-year degree. Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn 3
credit hours.
This course covers the principles of law which form the legal framework for business activities. It is the student’s responsibility to make payment to the college for all applicable fees, textbooks, and supplies.