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Course Descriptions

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All courses available in 06-07 are listed first, by title.. All courses available in future years are at the bottom ordered by title.

Subject Area: Business Title: Accounting Offered in 2005-06?: Yes
Length: Full Year Credit: 1.0 Fee: 0
Description: Accounting is a skill level course that is of value to all students pursuing a background in business, marketing, and management. Studetns will be acquainted with the fundamental principles and terms of accounting and given the opportunity to apply these principles by solving problems and practice sets, both manually and with the aid of the computer. The class also provides many opportunities for students to learn about the world of business and our economic system.
Prerequisite:
 Junior Standing

Subject Area: Business Title: Computer Concepts and Applications Offered in 2005-06?: Yes
Length: Semester Credit: .5 Fee: $10
Description: Instruction in this course will include the use of advanced word processing skills, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, data base management, business graphics, and the integration of all of these related areas. There will be a focus on problem analysis and the ethical considerations that arise when using electronic data processing equipment with access to the World Wide Web. Students will explore using the World Wide Web, will present using presentation software, and will be expected to complete a personal WEB page.
Prerequisite:
 None

Subject Area: Business Title: Consumer Economics Offered in 2005-06?: Yes
Length: Semester Credit: .5 Fee: 0
Description: This one-semester course is required in order to meet the consumer economics state requirement for graduation. It is directed from a personal finance viewpoint. Areas of emphasis include decision-making, investing, money management, banking and bank services, credit, taxes, insurance and contracts. Students will engage in projects using the Internet.
Prerequisite:
 Sophomore Standing, Required for graduation

Subject Area: Business Title: Word Processing Offered in 2005-06?: Yes
Length: Semester Credit: .5 Fee: $10
Description: This course will provide an introduction to the background and principles of word processing. Students will learn the fundamentals of touch-typing as well as computer formatting procedures using MS Office Suite focusing on the use of Microsoft Word to complete: letters, reports, outlines, and tables. Students will be introduced to updated technology including email and the World Wide Web. Students will attain the skills necessary to meet vocational and/or personal goals. Grading will be based on weekly assignment completion, in addition to weekly timed typing.
Prerequisite:
 None