In this course, students deal with practical computer applications and refine their ability to use industry-standard applications programs. They acquire the computer skills necessary for entering jobs where they may be entering information into and operating a small business computer system. The course also provides students with excellent background for certain community college programs. In this course, students understand computers, their relevance to other disciplines and their effect on individuals and society. Students use computers to analyze problems posed by case studies and to develop and evaluate solutions.
Students gain an appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding technological change.
This course introduces students to computer science concepts and computer hardware. Students will also develop an awareness of computer-related careers. This course helps students examine compute science concepts. As well as identifying careers in computer science, stutdents willd evelop an understanding of the ethical use of computers and the impact of emergent technologies on society. There is some discussion of machine language and the internal workings of a micro-computer.