South Columbus High School
62351
Grade
Credit
Small Business/Entrepreneurship (Standard)
11, 12
One Unit
This course introduces students to the rewards and risks of owning or operating a business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of skills needed to plan, organize, manage, and finance a small business. Skills in communication, technical writing, math, research, and problem-solving are reinforced as each student prepares his/her own business plan. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education and internships. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
63311
Grade
Credit
Business and Financial Management I (Standard)
11, 12
One Unit
This course is designed as a study of financial and management concepts in a business environment. Topics of study include financial institutions/services, financial planning consumer rights and responsibilities, credit, investing, and management. Mathematical, economics, and communication skills are reinforced as the students gain a better understanding of individual responsibilities to self, to society, and to personnel with whom they will work. Work-based strategies appropriate to this course are school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
63321
Grade
Credit
Prerequisite
Business and Financial Management II (Standard)
12
One Unit
Business and Financial Management I
This course is designed as an advanced study of financial and management concepts in a business environment. Topics of study include stocks, bonds, annuities, mutual funds, pensions, employment benefits, labor laws, tax laws, business forecasting, and management. Mathematical, economics, and communication skills are reinforced as the students gain a better understanding of business responsibilities to stockholders and personnel with whom they will work. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course are school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
64111
Grade
Credit
Computer Applications I (Standard)
9, 10, 11, 12
One Unit
This course is designed to help students master beginning and avanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet, telecommunications, and desktop applications. Emphasis is on concepts of desktop publishing and presentation graphics as well as skill development in computer application software; computer architecture; operating systems, environments and utilities; ethical issues pertaining to information systems; and computer information system careers. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through the software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
64121
Grade
Credit
Prerequisite
Computer Applications II (Standard)
10, 11, 12
One Unit
Computer Applications I
This course is designed to help students master beginning and avanced skills in the areas desktop publishing, presentation graphics, and integrated software applications while building mastery of telecommunications and online services. Emphasis is on skill development and refinement of skills in computer application software; common applications of computer information systems in organizations, computer system planning and acquisition, systems analysis and design, information systems security, and the social and economic impact of computer information systems in an international marketplace. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through the software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, taamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions, provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
64131
Grade
Credit
Prerequisite
Computer Applications III (Standard)
11, 12
One Unit
Computer Applications II
This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of desktop publishing, presentation graphics, webpage design and maintenance, telecommunication, and on-line services. Students will design, edit, and maintain webpages and develop strategies for on-line research. Students will use on-line research to produce reports, charts, and other business tools. Students will use multimedia equipment and software to produce professional looking presentations. Students will use desktop publishing software to produce brochures, newsletters, and resumes. Students will continue their skill development and refinement in advanced computer applications software. This course will be taught in cooperation with Southeastern Community College.
65991
Grade
Credit
Prerequisite
Business Advanced Studies (Standard)
12
One Unit
Three credits in a Business Technologies career major
This is a culminating course for seniors that is career focused in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Business Management and Ownership, Information Systems, and Office Systems Technology in the business technologies pathway. The three parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, and delivering a presentatiion. Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to professional business situations in a selected career. In addition, they will also demonstrate their ability to write, speak, apply knowledge, problem solve, and use life skills such as time management and organization. Students work under the guidance of a teacher-advisor in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel.
79911
Grade
Credit
Computer Engineering Technology I (Standard)
9, 10, 11, 12
One Unit
This course is designed to introduce basic skills required for computer technicians. These are also the skills needed for A+ Certification. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed to safely configure, build, upgrade, diagnose, and maintain computers and peripherals. Hands-on-training experiences will be provided for using internet resources. Developing technical writing skills will also be emphasized.
79801
Grade
Credit
Network Engineering Technology I (Standard)
11, 12
One Unit
This course introduces the fundamentals of networks and their operation. Emphasis will be placed on skills needed to design and maintain networks, install wiring, and configure routers and switches. Students will receive hands-on-training in setting-up, installing, and troubleshooting networks. Technical writing and binary math skills will also be emphasized. The curriculum is Cisco Networking Academy Semesters 1 and 2.
79811
Grade
Credit
Prerequisite
Network Engineering Technology II (Standard)
11, 12
One Unit
Network Engineering Technology I
This course introduces the fundamentals of wide area networks, advanced router configurations, switched networks, VLANS, and simple network management protocol. Students will receive hands-on experiences in all these areas. Presentation and commmunications skills needed by a network engineer will also be emphasized. The curriculum is Cisco Networking Academy Semesters 3 and 4. Students completing this course should be able to qualify for CCNA Certification.