Course Description

 

Grades 9-12

 

Computer Applications I

 

Philosophy Statement:  God has given man the intellect and ability to design and use complex technology for His purpose and glory. Technology is essential for effective education in an information-based society. A strong foundation in technology based on spiritual, ethical, moral, and intellectual integrity provides for effective integration in all areas. This foundation also enables students to achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills. A student’s witness for Christ should be reflected through the use and application of technology.

 

Course Objective:  This course provides students a hand-on experience with computer software applications.  Wide ranges of applications through Microsoft Office are explored including word processing (Word) and spreadsheets (Excel).

 

Textbooks:      Microsoft Office XP Introductory Concepts and Techniques

                        Course Technology

                        Copyright 2002

 

                        Microsoft Office XP Advanced Concepts and Techniques

                        Course Technology

                        Copyright 2002

 

Materials: 

• Computers
• Printer

 

Time Allotment:  45 minutes per day, 5 days per week

 

Course Content:

• Creating and Editing a Word Document
• Creating a Research Paper with a Table
• Creating a Resume Using a Wizard and a Cover Letter With a Table
• Creating a Document with a Table, Chart, and Watermark
• Creating a Worksheet and Embedded Chart
• Formulas, Functions, Formatting, Charts, and Web Queries
• What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets
• Financial Functions, Data Tables, Amortization Schedules, and Hyperlinks
• Creating, Sorting, and Querying a Worksheet Database
• Creating Word and Excel documents by applying the principles learned throughout the semester

 

 

Areas to be evaluated:

• Class assignments
• Final Word/Excel project

 

Additional activities:  None

 

 

Course Description

 

Grades 9-12

 

Computer Applications II

 

Philosophy Statement:  God has given man the intellect and ability to design and use complex technology for His purpose and glory. Technology is essential for effective education in an information-based society. A strong foundation in technology based on spiritual, ethical, moral, and intellectual integrity provides for effective integration in all areas. This foundation also enables students to achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills. A student’s witness for Christ should be reflected through the use and application of technology.

 

Course Objective:  This course provides students a hands-on experience with computer software applications.  Wide ranges of applications through Microsoft Office are explored including word processing (Word), database programs (Access), and presentations (PowerPoint).

 

Textbooks:      Microsoft Office XP Introductory Concepts and Techniques

                        Course Technology

                        Copyright 2002

 

                        Microsoft Office XP Advanced Concepts and Techniques

                        Course Technology

                        Copyright 2002

 

Materials:

• Computers
• Printer

 

Time Allotment:  45 minutes per day, 5 days per week

 

Course Content:

• Generating Form Letters, Mailing Labels, and Directories
• Creating a Professional Newsletter
• Creating a Database Using Design and Database Views
• Querying a Database Using the Select Query Window
• Maintaining a Database Using the Design and Update Features of Access
• Reports, Forms, and Combo Boxes
• Enhancing Forms with OLE Fields, Hyperlinks, and Subforms
• Creating an Application System Using Macros, Wizards, and the Switchboard Manager
• Using a Design Template and Text Layout to Create a Presentation
• Using the Outline Tab and Clip Art to Create a Slide Show
• Using Visuals to Enhance a Slide Show
• Modifying Visual Elements and Presentation Formats
• Creating a presentation by applying the principles learned in the PowerPoint units

 

 

Areas to be evaluated:

• Class assignments
• Final PowerPoint presentation

 

Additional activities:  None

 

 

Course Description

 

Grades 9-12

 

Computer Programming

 

Philosophy Statement:  God has given man the intellect and ability to design and use complex technology for His purpose and glory. Technology is essential for effective education in an information-based society. A strong foundation in technology based on spiritual, ethical, moral, and intellectual integrity provides for effective integration in all areas. This foundation also enables students to achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills. A student’s witness for Christ should be reflected through the use and application of technology.

 

Course Objective:  Students will be exposed to the Visual Basic programming language.  A variety of applications will be utilized giving the student a basic understanding of how programs are developed.  Students will be expected to use logic and mathematical equations in writing their programs.  Students will become familiar with proper syntax use: if-then statements, begin-end, until loops, and other simple and compound statements.   

 

Textbooks:      Programming in Visual Basic 6.0

                        McGraw-Hill

                        Copyright 2002

 

Materials:

• Visual Basic 6.0

Microsoft Press

Copyright 1998

• Computers
• Printer

 

Time Allotment:  45 minutes per day, 5 days per week

 

Course Content:

• Introduction to Visual Basic
• More Controls
• Variables, Constants, and Calculations
• Decisions and Conditions
• Menus, Sub Procedures, and Sub Functions
• Multiple Forms
• Lists, Loops, and Printing
• Arrays
• OOP - Creating object – Oriented Programs
• Data Files
• Accessing Database Files
• Data Handling – Grids, Validation, Selection, and Sorting
• Drag–and–Drop
• Graphics

 

Areas to be evaluated:

• Class assignments
• Final Visual Basic project

 

Additional activities:  None