CTE - Information Technology

AP Computer Science Principles is designed to give students foundational computing skills, an understanding of the real-world impact of computing applications, and programming literacy. The course will introduce students to creative aspects of programming, using abstractions and algorithms, working with large data sets, understanding the Internet and cybersecurity, and the impact of computing that affect different populations. Students will take the Advanced Placement test in May. Graduation Credit: CTE or non-lab Science

AP Computer Science Principles is designed to give students foundational computing skills, an understanding of the real-world impact of computing applications, and programming literacy. The course will introduce students to creative aspects of programming, using abstractions and algorithms, working with large data sets, understanding the Internet and cybersecurity, and the impact of computing that affect different populations. Students will take the Advanced Placement test in May. Graduation Credit: CTE or non-lab Science

This course prepares individuals to apply basic principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Topics include basic computer design and architecture; programming; problems of specific computer applications; component and system maintenance and inspection procedures; hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair; and report preparation.

This course prepares individuals to apply basic principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Topics include basic computer design and architecture; programming; problems of specific computer applications; component and system maintenance and inspection procedures; hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair; and report preparation.

Exploring Computer Science is a project-based course designed to introduce students to the broad field of computer science. Instruction focuses on socially relevant units including web design, programming, and robotics or video game design. Student will understand how and why certain tools and languages can be used to solve problems in the real world. Graduation Credit: CTE

Exploring Computer Science is a project-based course designed to introduce students to the broad field of computer science. Instruction focuses on socially relevant units including web design, programming, and robotics or video game design. Student will understand how and why certain tools and languages can be used to solve problems in the real world. Graduation Credit: CTE

This course prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Topics include computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

This course prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Topics include computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Do you like video games and want to design your own? Are you interested in a career in this billion-dollar industry? In VGD, you will learn the fundamentals of game design and coding. You will plan and design a series of animated games and simulations. VGD covers working with sprites, backgrounds, animation objects, game logic, and scripting. This course will provide you with the change to explore video game design as a future career. Graduation Credit: CTE

Webpage Digital Design presents HTML, CSS, JavaScript, graphic applications, and other authoring tools to design, edit and publish. This course includes launching documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Instruction includes Internet theory; Web page standards/policies; elements of Web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. DUAL CREDIT: BTC WEB205—5 CREDITS; CPTC CPW118—5 CREDITS; PC DDSGN150—5 CREDITS* Graduation Credit: CTE, Fine Arts requirement

Webpage Digital Design presents HTML, CSS, JavaScript, graphic applications, and other authoring tools to design, edit and publish. This course includes launching documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Instruction includes Internet theory; Web page standards/policies; elements of Web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. DUAL CREDIT: BTC WEB205—5 CREDITS; CPTC CPW118—5 CREDITS; PC DDSGN150—5 CREDITS* Graduation Credit: CTE, Fine Arts requirement