Integrated Business Applications 1 502000CW Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Integrated Business Applications 1is designed to teach students soft- ware applications that are necessary to live and work in a techno- logical society. Students develop skills using advanced features of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to sit for Microsoft Office Specialist core level exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The student is responsible for any exami- nation costs. This course may be counted toward college credit when a student enrolls at Trident Technical College and meets all the requirements. Successful completion of this course meets the computer science requirement for graduation.
Global Business 544000CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: One course from the following: Marketing, Market- ing Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Sport and Entertainment Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Accounting or Business Finance, Personal Finance
Global Business is a course designed to prepare students for an increasingly global future and will include a wide range of project- based assignments and activities that bring world trade, entrepre- neurialism and global markets to life.
Automotive Technology 1 603000CD Grades 10, 11, and 12 2 units
Prerequisite: Application and interview
This course teaches students to become proficient in the use of automotive fasteners, gaskets, sealants, liquids and fluids, writing work orders, tire and wheel services, and vehicle chassis lubrication. Students learn basic engine fundamentals, minor engine tune-ups and brake systems. Students need computer keyboarding skills to oper- ate diagnostic equipment and access vehicle service manuals.
Automotive Technology 2 603100CD Grades 11 and 12 2 units
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1
This course teaches theory and principles of major engine tune-ups. Actual work experience includes: batteries and starting systems; alternators and charging systems; computer command controls and electronics; ignition systems; fuel supply and emission control sys- tems; exhaust, lubricating and cooling systems; and car body electri- cal and accessory systems. Students conduct: chassis and suspen- sion system repairs and services; computerized wheel alignment; and differential and drive-axle assemblies and services. Students may be eligible to participate in cooperative work experiences or apprenticeships, which combine career and technology training with supervised work experience in business and industry.
Accounting 1 500100CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: Algebra 1( or equivalent) with a grade of 77 or higher and/or instructor approval, keyboarding proficiency
Accounting 1 is designed to provide an introduction to accounting principles and procedures for recording financial information in a business, manually and electronically. Students are introduced to recording accounting transactions through the use of computer software. Accounting 1 provides students with entry-level skills in the accounting profession and/or a foundation for continued study in accounting or in a related business field. This course may be counted toward college credit when a student enrolls at Trident Technical College and meets all the requirements.
Business Law 504400CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Business Law is designed to acquaint students with basic legal rights and problems. Emphasis is placed on the effects that legislation has on business practices, legal forms, and legal terminology. Case problems and activities will help students learn about rights, privi- leges, and responsibilities of consumers, workers, and citizens.
School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster
Integrated Business Applications 1 502000CW Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 1 unit (yearlong skinny)
Integrated Business Applications 1is designed to teach students soft- ware applications that are necessary to live and work in a techno- logical society. Students develop skills using advanced features of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to sit for Microsoft Office Specialist core level exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The student is responsible for any exami- nation costs. This course may be counted toward college credit when a student enrolls at Trident Technical College and meets all the requirements. Successful completion of this course meets the computer science requirement for graduation.
Marketing 542100CW Grades 10 and 11 1 unit
Marketing introduces marketing concepts; examines the economic, marketing and business, and human resource fundamentals of mar- keting; and overviews the marketing functions of selling, promotion, distribution, risk management, pricing, purchasing, marketing infor- mation management, product/service planning, and financing. Stu- dents will also enhance their studies through virtual business com- puter programs and school store management.
Marketing Management 543100CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: Marketing
Marketing Management continues the analysis of the marketing func- tions by examining human resource foundations, marketing and business fundamentals, distribution, promotion, and selling as applied in merchandising. Students will also enhance their studies through virtual business computer programs and school store management. Students may receive an elective unit of credit by participating in work-based learning. This course may be counted toward college credit when a student enrolls at Trident Technical College and meets all the requirements.
Virtual Enterprise 1 515000CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisites: Digital Input Technologies or Computer Applica- tions 2, ½ unit in Keyboarding or Integrated Busi- ness Applications 1
Recommended: At least one of the following courses: Web Page Design and Development 1, Accounting 1, Marketing, Business Finance, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship or Global Business
Virtual Enterprise is a simulated business environment, which is a part of a national curriculum from Virtual Enterprises International and the South Carolina Virtual Enterprises Network that allows students to experience within a simulated business all facets of being an employee in a firm. The program allows students to run simu- lated offices in their school and engage in virtual trading with other practice firms. The program provides students with interdisciplinary instruction and an in-school on-the-job work experience to develop school-to-career skills including accounting, personnel, administra- tion, management, marketing, and web site development. The goal of Virtual Enterprise is to create a learning environment that inte- grates school and the workplace to enhance learning.
Virtual Enterprise 2 515100CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: Virtual Enterprise 1, teacher recommendation, and interview
Virtual Enterprise 2 is a continuation of Virtual Enterprise 1. Stu- dents will interview and gain experience in other positions in the proprietary virtual enterprise. Students will also create a career- based Digital Portfolio. Students in Virtual Enterprise 2 assist in the training of and consult with students in Virtual Enterprise 1.
Virtual Enterprise 3 515200CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: Virtual Enterprise 2, teacher recommendation, and interview
Virtual Enterprise 3 is a continuation of Virtual Enterprise 2. Stu- dents will interview and gain experience in other positions in the proprietary virtual enterprise. Students will continue to create and expand their career-based Digital Portfolio. Students in Virtual Enterprise 3 assist in the training of and consult with students in Virtual Enterprise 1 and 2.
School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Cluster
Virtual Enterprise 4 515300CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit
Prerequisite: Virtual Enterprise 3, teacher recommendation, and interview
Virtual Enterprise 4 is a continuation of Virtual Enterprise 3. Stu- dents will interview and gain experience in other positions in the proprietary virtual enterprise. Students will complete an independ- ent online/CD-based course that covers a variety of topics in life management, career exploration/preparation, business skills/ knowledge, work ethics, and planning for the future. Students in Virtual Enterprise 4 assist in the training of and consult with stu- dents in Virtual Enterprise 1, 2, and 3.
School of Health, Human and Public Services
Health Science Cluster
Biomedical Innovation 558300HW
Grades 11 and 12 1 unit Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, and Medical Interventions with a grade of 85 or higher and/or teacher recommendation In this capstone course students design and conduct experiments related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease or illness. They apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or to solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. They may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physi- cian’s office or industry as they complete their work. Students are expected to present the results of their work to an adult audience, which may include representatives from the local healthcare or business community or the school’s PLTW® partnership team. Health Science 1 555000CW Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit Prerequisite: Physical Science with a grade of 77 or higher and/or teacher recommendation Health Science 1 is offered to students interested in pursuing a ca- reer in the healthcare field. During this first course students are introduced to healthcare history, careers, law and ethics, cultural diversity, healthcare language and math, infection control, profes- sionalism, communication, basics of the organization of healthcare facilities, and types of healthcare insurance. Students get a good grasp of where healthcare has been, where it’s going and how pro- fessionalism and personal characteristics impact their success. Stu- dents will be introduced to “Standard Precautions” and learn about confidentiality through HIPPA. As students are guided through healthcare career exploration, they will discuss education levels and requirements needed to be successful. Students will participate in a career project, and will hear from guest speakers in the healthcare field. Students will learn first-air procedures and learn fire safety. The skills and knowledge that students learn in Health Science 1 serve to prepare them for future clinical experiences such a job shadowing or internships as they advance in the Health Science Introduction to Emergency 553000CW Medical Services
Grades 10, 11, and 12 1 unit Prerequisite: Physical Science with a grade of 77 or higher and/or teacher recommendation Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed to introduce students to the emergency medical field. Through class- room and laboratory instruction, students will gain knowledge in medical, legal and ethical issues; safety and infection control; per- sonal wellness; disaster preparedness; and hazardous materials rec- ognition and response. Health Science 2 555100CW Grades 11 and 12 1 unit Prerequisite: 80 or higher in Health Science 1 or teacher recom- mendation Health Science 2 applies the knowledge and skills that were learned in Health Science 1 while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field. Health Science 2, will continue teaching in more detail, the units of study that include advanced study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and become more familiar with OSHA, HIPPA, and the CDC. Students in Health Science 2 will learn how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn about the stages of life and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Students will learn how law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology is in- corporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will be certified in First Aid and CPR in this course (there is a minor cost to students to receive a card proving certification). Career path- ways and scenarios are introduced through each section. Students in this course should further their knowledge of healthcare careers and future goals by participating in a job shadowing experience. This course provides a foundation for further advancement in Health Science. It is recommended that students score 80% or higher in this course to advance to Clinical Study.