Computer Technology and Business

List of 5 items.

• Accounting I

  2 semesters, 1 credit  
  Open to 11, 12

  
  

  This course is recommended for any student intending to pursue a business career. It presents current accounting principles and terminology and develops an understanding of processing financial data. At the end of the year, the student will be able to complete an entire accounting cycle, using accounts payable and

  receivable, and complete financial statements. Projects are done on computers, incorporating accounting principles.

  
  This course is taught at Brother Rice.

• Computer Applications I

  1 semester, 1/2 credit
  Open to 9, 10, 11
  Prerequisite:

  Prerequisite: Due to the course requirements and the pace of the class, students practice at home using an on-line typing tutor, purchase software, or use the typing tutor available at Marian High School.

  
  In this course, students will experience Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and will explore the importance of Internet safety. Students will create documents formatted for term papers using proper MLA (Modern Language Association) style, produce web-based documents, investigate styles associated with business production, and assemble documents involving the integration of different formatted files. Students will learn the advanced features of MS Word and Google Suite, allowing them to efficiently and professionally prepare assignments for their Marian classes and future college courses.

• Computers Applications II

  1 semester, 1/2 credit
  Open to 10, 11, 12
  Prerequisite: Computer Applications I
  

  
  

  In this course, students will produce documents and presentation material using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and Internet safety. Using Excel, they will create and evaluate worksheets learning financial and math data display solutions. PowerPoint will be used to create and conduct business oriented material and presentations. Students will also learn how to create web pages, produce graphical representations of data and use advanced features in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.

• Introduction to Business

  1 semester, 1/2 credit  
  Open to 10, 11, 12

  Prerequisite: Computer Applications I

  
  

  This course allows students to gain an understanding of the world of business, including global business, the role of accounting, human resources, financial operations, marketing and advertising of products and services, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. This class is taught through a variety of projects

  and assignments with a strong use of technology.

• Computer Science

  1 semester, 1/2 credit,
  Open to 10, 11, 12
  Prerequisite: Computer Applications I; B or better in Algebra I
  
  

  This introductory computer programming course is an option as an alternative to the required Computer Applications II course. Students may use this course to- ward their Computer requirement for graduation. Computer Science is ideal for students interested in STEM fields, but it is not limited as such. Students will learn how to solve programming problems by breaking them down into logical steps, writing programs in a logical, structured and organized manner, and illustrating ma- 

  jor concepts by creating programming projects.

  
  By learning these skills, students will have the awareness of the reason for a particular computer language, the role a program plays in computer use, and the ability a programmer has to control the computer.