This course may fulfill one semester of mathematics credit of the four semesters required for graduation. They use popular commercial software. Students learn a database, spreadsheets with graphics, presentation software, and the use of a word processor. They learn to explore the Internet. They apply what they have learned to solve common business problems.
Emphasis is placed almost completely on applications rather than on programming.
This course may fulfill one semester of mathematics credit of the four semesters required for graduation. This course meets the needs and the interests of students who want to learn to prepare and deliver speeches and presentations for careers in the business or the professional world. Students learn how to incorporate computer technology in their speech presentations. This technology includes the use of Windows computers, interactive laser discs, the Internet, LCD and TV projection devices, and presentation software such as PowerPoint. At least half of the class time involves the hands-on use of the technology as a tool for production of their presentations.