| Computer Science Learning Lab |
Students will be introduced to basic computer concepts, the Windows XP operating system, Microsoft Office XP, programming expressions & functions, database concepts using Microsoft Access, data-modeling & SQL programming for relational databases using Oracle’s Internet Academy, basic HTML using Macromedia DreamWeaver, some beginning Visual Basic, and practical object-orientated principals in Java. Students enrolled for AP credit will concentrate on the AP subset of the Java API and the Marine Biology Case Study in preparation for the AP Computer Science test in the spring. Potential careers include: database administrator, data entry, internet applications developer, Java developer. Recommended prerequisites include Geometry and Algebra I. Algebra I may be taken concurrently.
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| Possible Credits |
- English 11 or 12 (P)
- Database Design / Computer Prog.
- AP Computer Science
- CART Technology Applications
- Oracle Professional Training
(2 hours)
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| Students have the opportunity to: |
- Obtain Oracle certification in SQL programming.
- Take AP Computer Science test for college credit.
- Boost GPA by enrolling in AP Computer Science class.
- Prepare for Sun's Java certification exam.
- Gain job skills that are in demand in the workplace.
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