~ Computer Applications ~

College can be a rough place and tuition is getting higher each year. With this program, students have the opportunity to earn three college credits per class while still going to high school.

Instructors:

Dennis Cahill and Dave Krewson

Course Description: The course emphasizes proper technique and operation of the computer and a number of its programs by using critical thinking, problem solving, and team work. This course is designed to help students achieve an understanding in computer literacy with components including computers and data processing, hardware, software, history, computer ethics, and telecommunications.

Objectives:
• Type by touch a minimum of 25 words per minute on a 3-minute scale
• Produce business letters, personal business letters, reports, tables, resumes, and cover letters
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, database assignments, operating spreadsheets, and using presentation software
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of the computers affect on the world by becoming knowledgeable in computer literacy

Prerequisites: None

College Credits: For the course offered, three college credits are given as long as the student receives an A or a B in the class as well as a minimum grade of a C on the final. In order to obtain these college credits the student must start the process by taking three college credits, and then once the three credits are complete, the credits from your high school courses will be credited to your college transcripts.

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