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CURRICULUM GUIDE 2017-2018

384 ACCOUNTING I 1.0 credit

In this full year course the student will learn basic accounting principles , theory , and practice . In the first semester , the complete cycle for a sole proprietorship is taught . In term two the student will learn about specific areas of accounting such as payroll and cash systems , taxes , fixed assets and depreciation , and accrued income and expenses . The student will also be exposed to partnership and corporate accounting practices .

466 BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCE 1.0 credit

This full year course covers two major areas , business related and consumer related topics . The business topics include the economy , owning and operating a business , marketing , career planning , and human , financial and technological resources . The consumer topics include buying goods and services , credit , and money and risk management . Upon completion of this course , the student will have a better understanding of how to be successful in the business world along with how to manage personal finances .

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES :

248 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 0.5 credit

Computer Applications is a business / technical course that provides instruction using the Microsoft Office software suite , which includes word processing , spreadsheet , and presentations . Additional concepts studied will include digital citizenship and safety , web tools and internet research . If time permits , students will learn desktop publishing and database applications .

ENGINEERING COURSES :

446 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I 1.0 credit Prerequisite : Concurrent with College Prep or Honors Math course

In this full year course the student will need to demonstrate the knowledge needed to create basic architectural drawings . The course is designed to impart to each student a basic knowledge of the principles of design and the elements of architectural drawing . The basic elements of architecture are studied : design concept development , the ability to perceive and manipulate special relationships , and graphical composition . Students are challenged to become more proficient in their ability to conceptualize , draw , and think independently . Most assignments are to be completed in class , but additional projects or assignments may be given that require the student to work outside the normal class period . Self-discipline is emphasized .

541 ENGINEERING DESIGN 1.0 credit Prerequisite : 80 % in Algebra I ( or Algebra II )

The student taking this full year course will learn the process of design development of a product and how a model of that product is produced , analyzed and evaluated , using a Computer Aided Design ( CAD ) System . Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities . This is an introductory course , which develops student problem solving skills , with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object . Students focus on the application of visualization processes and tools provided by modern , state-of-the-art computer hardware and software , Autodesk Inventor .

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Students will learn the process involved in designing and executing an engineering project . The project will pertain to a new technology in the field of engineering . This project will include a definition of the project , a time schedule of the project , tracking and execution of project tasks , and a final presentation . This presentation will include visual representation , experimentation , and oratory . Software technologies , including web design , will be included in the visual representation of the presentation . The students will perform one or two project ( s ) per year . The size and scale of the project ( s ) will be dependent upon the size of the class .