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COURSE TITLE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS I
304
For students with limited experience in computing and keyboarding or those with limited success in the 8th grade Computer Science course. The purpose of this course is to empower a student to be able to use the computer as a tool in and out of an educational environment. Keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics applications will be learned, practiced and applied to curricular areas.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS I
ADVANCED
304Adv
For students with above average success in the 8th grade Computer Science course and extensive knowledge in computing. Intensive spreadsheet, database, integration between applications and graphics applications will be learned, practiced and applied to curricular areas. Prerequisite: Must have earned an A or B in 8th grade Computer Science and teacher recommendation. Meets Computer Applications I requirement for graduation.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS II
305
Builds upon skills acquired in Computer Applications I and Computer Applications I Advanced. Focus on advanced concepts in telecommunications including E-Mail and the Internet, programming, desktop publishing, worksheets, information management, document processing and integration between applications. Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Computer Applications I Advanced.
COMPUTER
GRAPHICS
320
Students will use computers and software to explore basic drawing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on graphics creation, clip art selection, merging graphics with text, image editing, charting and presentation graphics design. Designed for the non-artist to use technology to develop graphics for the everyday environment. Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Computer Applications I Advanced.
VISUAL
BASIC I
321
This semester course is a must for students who intend to pursue the computer science field after high school. The Visual BASIC programming language will be introduced in a networked environment. Students will use Visual BASIC and XML integration programming to develop code that is used over the Internet. Application development would be a component of this course. Prerequisite: Computer Applications II.
VISUAL
BASIC II
322
This semester course introduces more advanced Visual BASIC concepts and principles such as application linking to established databases. Visual BASIC II will further prepare the student for college level computer science studies. Prerequisite: Visual BASIC I.
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

325

This class will empower students to participate in developing and using today's technology. Coursework includes core page development, frame preparation, HTML programming, hyperlink importation and preparation of graphic elements, animation, scripting and application, integration and interfacing between pages and various databases.  

The Computer Science Department consists of three networked labs. Two of these labs are Computer Science Department classrooms to teach the courses listed above. The third lab is a Computer Science Resource Lab that is available for students and staff to use on their free time if a teacher is available. Teachers may reserve this lab for their classes. Lessons are usually team-taught by both the regular classroom teacher and the Computer Science Resource Specialist, Debra Kennedy. Please call and make an appointment with Mrs. Kennedy (440-885-2400) or e-mail (KennedyD@parmacityschools.org) if you would like to see this vibrant program in action.

All of our computers are running Windows XP. They are networked in a Windows 2000 environment. We have one DeskJet color printer, two color laser printers, and three b/w laser printers, all of which are networked. Other hardware available for students and staff consists of 4 flatbed color scanners, Connectix Cameras for video conferencing, 4 digital cameras, 2 ZipDrives, 4 CD-RW drives, 1 DVD-RW drive, and T1 Internet connections.


COMPUTER SCIENCE STAFF

Mr. Joseph Gentile

Computer Applications I
Computer Applications I Advanced
Computer Applications II

Mrs. Debra Kennedy

Computer Science Resource Specialist, room 213
Computer Science Department Head

 Mrs. Peggy King

Computer Applications I
Computer Applications I Advanced
Visual BASIC I
Visual BASIC II
Computer Graphics
Web Design & Development


Contact Debra Kennedy at KennedyD@parmacityschools.org for more information


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