This is the second semester of a two semester course. This course continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. The course closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exams. The course includes the latest trends in hardware, security, virtualization, coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices.

TCH330 Digital Media: Illustrator with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam. This course gives students comprehensive training in the fundamentals of design. Topics covered include identifying the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images, communicating with colleagues and clients about design plans, understanding copyright and licensing, using design principles and best practices, setting up projects and utilizing the interface, managing colors, swatches, and gradients, organizing design elements, creating and manipulating visual elements, and preparing images for export to Web, print, and video.

TCH310 Digital Media: Photoshop with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam. The course covers the fundamentals of working in the design industry. It will familiarize students with the key terminology related to digital images, introduce them to the purpose, audience, and needs of preparing images, and teach them basic design principles and best practices. The course will also cover project setup and interface, document organization, creating and modifying visual elements, and publishing digital media. Students will be exposed to using layers, modifiable visibility, and nonprinting design tools; importing assets; managing colors, swatches, gradients, brushes, symbols, styles, and patterns, understanding destructive and nondestructive editing; and preparing images for export.

TCH220 Software Apps: Excel with Exam Prep is MSi curriculum that prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. This course introduces students to the Excel application interface and covers topics related to managing worksheets and workbooks, data cells and ranges, tables and table data, formulas and functions, and charts. Students will learn how to import external data, create, and edit named ranges, apply number formats, create charts, and format text using functions. They will also learn to add and modify chart elements and apply chart styles. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to navigate the Excel application interface, create formulas, manipulate data, and create charts.

This course is a Project Based Learning course (PBL). This course is designed as an exploration of the arts, audio/video technology, and communications pathways. Students will get an introduction to arts, audio/video technology, and communications careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of art, audio/video technology, and communication, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of technology skills, audio/video technology, communications, art appreciation, visual and performing arts, journalism and broadcasting, and telecommunications. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the essential skills and knowledge required for a career in arts, audio/video, or communications.

This course examines the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the basic principles and technologies that support sustainable design. Students learn about the potential for emerging energy technologies such as water, wind, and solar power. They find out how today’s businesses are adapting to the increased demand for sustainable products and services. In this course, students develop a comprehensive understanding of this fast-growing field.

This course is designed as an exploration of career pathways in Sales and Promotion. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas within the National Career Clusters® Framework, as well as career option. Students study the concepts of the sales profession, the role of sales in marketing, understanding customer needs, communication, the selling process, and more.

This course will introduce students to the Health care industry, its environment along with the day to day skill set, and knowledge required to fulfill a position as a Medical Administrative Assistant. Modules include Professional Behavior, Communication, Law and Ethics, Law and Medicine, Daily Operations, Telephone Techniques, Appointment Scheduling, Correspondence, Computers, HIPPA, Regulations, Records Management, Information Management, Basics of Coding, Health Insurance Basics, Professional Fees, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Banking and Financial Management, Practice Management, Marketing and Customer Service.

This course provides structured lessons on reading comprehension, critical reading and analysis, composition, vocabulary, grammar, usage, and mechanics. Through emphasis on spelling, students learn relationships between sounds and spellings in words and affixes. Lessons are designed to develop comprehension, hone critical reading skills, build vocabulary, and help students evaluate and apply the ideas they have learned from their reading. Students practice writing as they write a memoir, editorial, research paper, business letter, and more. Students learn about parts of speech, punctuation, and research skills. Students study literature in a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, and novels. Students also learn to work with technology and multimedia through the short and extended projects.

In this course, students receive structured lessons on readiness skills through emphasis on phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting to help develop comprehension, build vocabulary, and promote a lifelong interest in reading.

This is the second semester of a two part course, offered over a condensed 4 week term.

Students read selections from British and world literature in a loosely organized chronological framework. They analyze the themes, styles, and structures of these texts and make thematic connections among diverse authors, periods, and settings. Students complete guided and independent writing assignments that refine their analytical skills. They have opportunities for creative expression in projects of their choice. Students also practice test-taking skills for standardized assessments in critical reading and writing.

This is the first semester of a two part course, offered over a condensed 4 week term.

Students read selections from British and world literature in a loosely organized chronological framework. They analyze the themes, styles, and structures of these texts and make thematic connections among diverse authors, periods, and settings. Students complete guided and independent writing assignments that refine their analytical skills. They have opportunities for creative expression in projects of their choice. Students also practice test-taking skills for standardized assessments in critical reading and writing.