Computer/Business Technology courses have been developed to allow
creativity and latitude to the student in designing his/her own schedule according
to personal and future career interests. Briarcrest uses IBM compatible, state-of-the-art
multimedia, wireless workstations with Windows 2000 operating system and Microsoft
Office 2000® Professional Suite, as well as course textbook-correlated
software. Computer disks used in the school’s courses are provided for
the students and remain in the classroom as property of the school at all
times. Dedicated file servers are available for student use in the saving
of files.
2634
Business
Applications – 1/2 credit
Keyboarding/formatting/document
processing textbooks are furnished.
This course offers
advanced instruction in Microsoft Office software: Access, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Word. Approximately four weeks will be spent on each program,
and will include production of on-line forms, spreadsheets, slide shows, reports,
outlines, and other correspondence.
2644
Desktop
Publishing – 1/2 credit
This
course offers advanced instruction in desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Publisher. Desktop publishing software helps
transform ideas into visually appealing publications and websites for business,
organizational, or home use.
2664
Computer
Programming – 1/2 credit
Prerequisiste: A
student must either have a credit in Algebra II or be enrolled concurrently
in Algebra II. Since this is an advanced course, a student must have the instructor's
permission.
Computer
Programming gives a basic understanding of computer programming through the
use of software and computer languages (e.g., Visual Basic), as well
as teaching students to understand the terminology associated with programming
in a language, logic, flowcharting, and the necessary skills to successfully
create projects using programming application software.
2674
Personal
Finance I – 1/2 credit
One-semester
course offered ONLY in the Fall semester. Personal Finance I is a course that
addresses spending and money management, aspects of financial planning, saving
and investing, the use of credit and the management of debt, risk management
in personal planning, and application of problem-solving principles to personal
financial decisions. Software including Quicken is introduced.
2684
Personal
Finance II – 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Completion of 2674 Personal Finance I
One-semester
course offered ONLY in the Spring semester. Personal Finance II is an extension
of Personal Finance I, using Quicken to assist in spending and money
management, investment planning, understanding future values, using savings
and loan calculators, implementing budgets, and preparing income tax returns.
3614
Accounting
– 1 credit
Prerequisite: One year of mathematics required, two years recommended.
Accounting
I is a study of the principles of debits and credits and their application to
the financial records of a business or individual. Manual and automated accounting
methods are emphasized through the accounting cycle, payroll, uncollectible
accounts, plant assets and depreciation, notes and interest, accruals, and a
voucher system for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Exams include
both theoretical and practical applications of accounting methods. Computers
are utilized for simulations, review, tutorials, and special application problems.
This course is recommended to juniors and seniors who possess facility with
numbers and are very logical thinkers. "Quickbooks" will be used.