Welcome to the Business Department at Cape Coral High School

Course Descriptions

COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS
Grades 9-12
82090200-300 1 Credit
Instruction is designed to enable students to demonstrate minimum proficiency in correct keyboard techniques, to use the computer and other selected keyboard equipment as practical tools in everyday living situations, and to perform selected generic skills used in general business procedures. Students will learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Grades 9-12
82073100 1 Credit
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research: operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including 3-mail and Internet services: basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design, and emerging technologies, and Web page design.

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS I
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: C or better in Computing for College and Careers
82033100 1 Credit
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS 2
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: C or better in Accounting I
82033200 1 Credit
This course is designed to continue the study of accounting principles. The content includes voucher systems, cash receipts, petty cash, payroll records, and internal control systems. The use of computers is required.

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computing for College and Careers
82151200 1 Credit
This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/ management skills, leadership skills, human resource management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed on job readiness and career development.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS I
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: C or better in Computing for College and Careers
82121200 1 Credit
This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 2
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: C or better in Software Applications I
82121600 1 Credit
This course is designed to use technology to produce high quality employment portfolios, research job opportunities, compile and disseminate job-seeking documents.

DIGITAL DESIGN I
Grades 10-12
Pre or Co-requisite: C or better in Software Applications I
82095100 1 Credit
This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations, layout, design, and measurement activities; decision-making activities, and digital imaging.

DIGITAL DESIGN 2
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: C or better in Digital Design I
82095200 1 Credit
This course continues development of basic entry-level skills for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, measurement activities; decision-making activities; and digital imaging.

DIGITAL DESIGN 3
Grade 12
Prerequisite: C or better in Digital Design 2
82095300 1 Credit
This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes the use of a variety of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities.

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computing for College and Careers
82151300 1 Credit
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resource management issues, and career development.

WEB DESIGN I
Grades 10-12
Pre or Co-requisite: C or better in Software Applications I and Digital Design I
82071100 1 Credit
This course is designed to provide basic overview of the Internet, Intranet, and WWW. The content includes operating systems; basic HTML Commands; navigation of the Internet, Intranet, and Web; and Web page design.

WEB DESIGN 2
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: C or better in Web Design I
82071200 1 Credit
This course provides advanced concepts for Internet, Intranet, and Web design. The content includes Internet/Intranet tools, Web site promotion, advanced HTML Commands, advanced page design, and multimedia applications.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY I /COOPERATIVE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY (CBE CLASS)
Grade 12
Prerequisite: C or better in Computing for College and Career
82121100 1 Credit
This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity. This course explores and expands the core competencies in the area of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher level office procedures, tasks and communication skills through the use of technology.

OJT - BUSINESS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Grade 12
Co-requisite: Administrative Office Tech
82004100 Multiple Credits
This method of instruction provides job training for clerical, secretarial, accounting and business administration occupational areas. The program must be taken in conjunction with an advanced business education course and is supervised by the Business Cooperative teacher. Students must provide their own transportation to and from work.