Computer Science
Staff |
| Teacher |
Room # |
Courses Taught 2007-2008 |
| Louis Beuschein |
3159 |
C++
Advanced C++ |
| Susan Gleason |
3159 |
Digital Imaging
Multimedia and Website Creation |
| Kris Sherrick |
3159 |
Desktop Publishing |
Course Descriptions:
PROGRAMMING IN C++
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Algebra 3-4 or concurrent enrollment in College
Prep Algebra II or *AP Prep Algebra II: Adv. Systems
This course will focus on the development of the logical reasoning,
and the writing of pseudo code (a precursor to computer code
written in plain English). The course will also focus on the
C++ programming language, a language that is both commonly
taught in university computer science courses and frequently
used by professional programmers. A requirement of the course
will be the design and completion of a project in which the
student uses programming skills to solve a problem relating
to some field of the student’s interest. The intent
of the course is two-fold: 1. Students interested in pursuing
a computer-related career will gain practical programming
experience and be better prepared for future college computer
science courses. 2. Students who are not necessarily planning
on such a career will benefit from the problem-solving skills
that they will develop.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C++
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Programming in C++, preferably with a grade
of “B” or higher
This course will focus on object-oriented programming, the
development of longer, more complex algorithms and the use
of the C++ programming language in problem solving. The course
will include more advanced topics such as program efficiency
and strategies for writing codes that are easy to debug and
up date. Advanced Programming in C++ has a weighted option.
The course content will include all expectations of the non-weighted
course as well as additional requirements. Students desiring
this must enroll for the weighted option within the first
two weeks of the course.
DIGITAL IMAGING
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or concurrent enrollment in
American Studies
This course will be taught in the Curriculum Lab on PC computers
using primarily Adobe Photoshop Software. The student will
master advanced digital imaging skills including shooting,
manipulating and printing. Photographs will be digitally shot
as well as scanned from various sources and combined to demonstrate
a range of theories and techniques from fine art and photography.
Students will produce a portfolio of a minimum of twenty images
that reflect a variety of content and photographic techniques,
effective use of elements of art and principles of design,
and a variety of creative and original imagery.
MULTIMEDIA AND WEBSITE CREATIONS
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or concurrent enrollment in
American Studies
One semester of art preferred. This is a course for students
who are interested in working collaboratively to develop multimedia
projects and websites on the computer. With an emphasis on
design, the course will include storyboards, navigation, fonts,
colors, graphics, animation, visual theme and style, and overall
project appearance. Students will be introduced to various
software including Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Fireworks,
and peripheral equipment including scanners and digital cameras.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Computerized Keyboarding I
This course will focus on how to creatively combine text and
graphics in a way that will produce professionally designed
publications. This is a multimedia class where students will
learn fundamental graphic design elements and techniques to
use with any desktop publishing program. Students will be
designing eye-catching publications such as newsletters, brochures,
banners, ads, and reports, using advanced features of Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Publisher.
MICROSOFT EXCEL – SPREADSHEETS
One semester, one credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Computerized Keyboarding I
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn
how to create spreadsheets that can be used to perform personal,
business, and scientific calculations effortlessly. This course
will show students how to use Microsoft Excel’s powerful
charting, database management and macro programming capabilities.
Students will learn such features as navigating, formatting,
inputting data, charting, mapping, and linking. Features such
as goal seek and conditional formatting will be taught to
provide an avenue for students to make sound personal and
business decisions.
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