Grade 15 - Information Technology

California Computer Programming I A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the concepts and techniques associated with computer programming. This course has four Units with 15 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course describes the skills and training required for careers in computer programming and the work ethics required in a computing environment. This course covers the use of enterprise systems and discusses number systems, data types, and functions used in computation. In addition, this course discusses computer programming, including programming languages, types of programming paradigms, and program structures. Finally, this course also covers web programming, teaching you how to create web pages in HTML, how to use program structures in JavaScript, and how to do programming with JavaScript.

California Computer Programming I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). This course has four Units with 14 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover various phases of SDLC such as analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation. This course describes software development methodologies, how client requirements are gathered and analyzed, various types of project plans, design using unified modeling language (UML), coding, types of testing, quality control, and maintenance of software systems. This course also covers various security threats and risks and the methods to mitigate them.

California Computing for College and Careers 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

California Computing for College and Careers 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the advanced computer skills required during your college education or when pursuing a career. This course has 14 lessons organized into three units, plus three Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover advanced concepts, such as computer networks, complex operations in spreadsheet and database programs, and the process of creating a website.

California Principles of Information Technology 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the principle skills of information technology required during your college education. This course has 18 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover principle concepts, such as basic computer hardware and information system software, desktop publishing, database management system, the Internet, privacy and legality in the context of online media, and social networking in the context of professional reach.

California Principles of Information Technology 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the advanced information technology skills required during your college education. This course has 20 lessons organized into five units, plus five Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover advanced concepts, such as organizational structure and management functions in IT, as well as legal and ethical procedures that apply to information technology. Further, the course will also explore emerging technologies and programming software, and networking technology. Finally, you will explore advanced productivity applications, and web design and development.

California Web Technologies 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the concepts of website design. This course guides you how to create a website using web technologies. This course has 14 lessons organized into 4 units, plus 4 Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover careers in web technology, uses of web technology, and emerging trends in web technology. It also covers principles of design and creation of graphics. In addition, the course covers Internet protocols, web development tools, and client-server processing. The course also covers web page creation using HTML and style sheets. Finally, the course covers website design and the web development process.

California Web Technologies 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand advanced concepts of website design and concepts related to desktop publishing and multimedia. This course has 14 lessons organized into 4 units, plus 4 Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course covers the creation of desktop publishing and multimedia projects. It also covers legal and ethical issues related to the Internet and website design. In addition, this course covers web page creation using JavaScript. It also covers DHTML and XML. The course additionally covers how to gather requirements from the client, plan out website development, create a wireframe, and create and publish a website. Finally, the course covers web maintenance and web administration.

CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is focused on the exam objectives of CompTIA A+ 220-1001. Students will learn about computer hardware and networking, including concepts related to virtualization and cloud computing. Students will learn about mobile devices and their features. Students will learn how to identify and troubleshoot problems related to hardware, networking, printers, storage devices, and mobile devices. Unit activities in the course help students to develop and apply critical thinking skills. Animations and screenshot-based slideshows included in the lesson keep students engaged. Students can understand technical concepts easily. Simulations provide students a real computer environment to practice various procedural steps. These simulations emulate the CompTIA A+ performance-based questions. Practice test at the end of the course help students to practice questions that are parallel to the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 certification exam.

CompTIA A+ 220-1002 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is focused on the exam objectives of CompTIA A+ 220-1002. Students will learn about the features and tools in Windows, Mac/Linux, and mobile operating systems. Students will learn about security, cloud computing, and operational procedures. Students will also learn how to use remote access tools and identify and troubleshoot problems related to operating systems, security, and mobile applications. Unit activities in the course help students to develop and apply critical thinking skills. Animations and screenshot-based slideshows included in the lesson keep students engaged. Students can understand technical concepts very easily. Simulations provide students a real computer environment to practice various procedural steps. These simulations emulate the CompTIA A+ performance-based questions. Practice test at the end of the course help students to practice questions that are parallel to the CompTIA A+ 220-1002 certification exam.

CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) A (Credit: 0.50)

This course is a two-semester course focused on the exam objectives of CompTIA Network+ certification N10-007. Students will learn about the types of networks, network topologies, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, Internet protocol addresses, routing, and switching. Students will learn about wireless technologies, virtualization, cloud concepts, and network services. Students will learn about network cables, connectors, network devices, network storage technologies, and wide area networks. Students will learn about network documentation, network monitoring, and remote access methods. Students will learn about business continuity, disaster recovery methods, physical and logical security methods. Students will learn how to secure a wireless network. Students will also learn about network attacks, and various device hardening and mitigation techniques. Finally, students will learn how to troubleshoot issues related to wired connectivity, wireless connectivity, and network services. Unit activities in the course help students to develop and apply critical thinking skills. Animations included in the lesson keep students engaged. Students can understand technical concepts very easily. Simulations provide students a real computer environment to practice various procedural steps. These simulations emulate the CompTIA Network+ performance-based questions. Practice Test at the end of the course help students to attempt questions that are similar to CompTIA Network+ certification N10-007 exam.

CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-007) B (Credit: 0.50)

Computer Applications and Technology A (Credit: 0.50)

Computer Programming 1A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the concepts and techniques associated with computer programming. This course has four Units with 15 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course describes the skills and training required for careers in computer programming and the work ethics required in a computing environment. This course describes number systems, data types, and functions used in computation. In addition, this course describes types of programming paradigms and program structures. Finally, this course explains how to create web pages in HTML and how to do create a JavaScript program.

Computer Programming 1B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). This course has four Units with 14 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course describes various phases of the SDLC such as analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation. This course describes software development methodologies, various types of project plans, Unified Modeling Language (UML) design, various types of testing, and system implementation. This course also identifies various security threats and risks to computer systems and the methods to mitigate them.

Computing for College & Careers A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Computing for College & Careers B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Applied Computer Business Skills I A (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the basic computer skills required during your college education and when pursuing a career. This course has 20 lessons organized into five units, plus five Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. Additionally, there are two Course Activities that you need to work on throughout the duration of the course. These activities are long-term projects spread over the length of the course. The due dates for these activities are to be determined by the course instructor. This course will cover the needs for technology in business organizations and how businesses use hardware, software, Internet, and emerging technologies. This course also covers productivity applications such as word processing software and spreadsheet software.

Florida Applied Computer Business Skills I B (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the basic computer skills required during your college education and when pursuing a career. This course has 18 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. Additionally, there is a Course Activity that you will work on throughout the duration of the course. This activity is a long-term project spread over the length of the course. The due date for the activity is to be determined by the course instructor. This course covers the use of presentation software for preparing, enhancing, and delivering business slideshows. It also covers how databases are used to store data and improve the decision-making capabilities of business organizations. Additionally, the course covers the principles of website design and project management in business organizations.

Florida Business Keyboarding (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you learn electronic communication skills required to achieve success in various careers. This course has 16 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. Additionally, there are two Course Activities that you need to work on throughout the duration of the course. You are expected to submit the Course Activity documents at the end of the course. This course will cover electronic communication skills with respect to computer hardware and software, keyboarding speed and accuracy, creation of business documents, and the role of the Internet.

Florida Computing for College and Careers A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Computing for College and Careers B - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Foundations of Programming A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Foundations of Programming B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Introduction to Information Technology A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Introduction to Information Technology B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Web Technologies A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Florida Web Technologies B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Game Development (Credit: 0.50)

Is your student a gamer? That's what we thought. In this course, they'll learn the ins and outs of game development to prepare them for a career in the field. Whether it is the history of video games, character development, mobile game design, user interface design, social gaming, or the principles of development design and methodologies, this 20-lesson course covers it all. As you might guess, games are included in the course to enhance the learning experience and help assess student progress. While fun and highly engaging, the course focuses on laying a strong foundation for a career in game development.

Introduction to Android Mobile App Development (Credit: 0.50)

In Introduction to Android Mobile App Development, you will learn about the history of and upcoming trends in mobile app development. You will explore career options in mobile app development, and describe the skills and training required for mobile app development. You will also describe various platforms to develop Android mobile apps. Further, you will learn about the Android development environment. Finally, you will create the user interface of an app and make it interactive in Android Studio.

Introduction to Cybersecurity (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended to introduce you to the concepts of cybersecurity. This course has 13 lessons and 5 Course Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. In Introduction to Cybersecurity, you will examine key cybersecurity concepts and programs. You will identify the different types of cybersecurity threats and errors. You will explain how to protect your computer system, networks, and data from various cyber attacks. You will describe the process of risk assessment, mitigation, and incident handling. You will examine various laws, standards, and ethical issues related to cybersecurity. Finally, you will explore the career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.

Introduction to iOS Mobile App Development (Credit: 0.50)

This course is designed to introduce students to the process involved in creating an app. Students learn about history of and upcoming trends in mobile app development. They explore career options in mobile app development and describe skills and training required for mobile app development. They also describe the types of apps available in the market. Moreover, they learn about various platforms for developing iOS mobile apps. Further, they learn about the iOS development environment. Finally, they create the user interface of an app and make it interactive in Xcode.

Principles of Information Technology (Credit: 1.00)

This course takes the steps in preparing learners for a career in information technology. Covering software, hardware, and implementation topics, the course also addresses the security and ethical issues that your students will face in an IT career. Combining lessons, online and offline activities, and interactive discussions, the course will provide a practical yet cutting edge look at the issues faced by leading IT professionals today and in the future.

Principles of Information Technology A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the principle skills of information technology required during your college education. This course has 18 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover principle concepts, such as basic computer hardware and software, creation of documents, spreadsheets, and databases, desktop publishing, database management systems, the Internet, privacy and legality in the context of online media, and social networking in the context of professional reach.

Principles of Information Technology B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the advanced information technology skills required during your college education. This course has 20 lessons organized into five units, plus five Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover advanced concepts, such as organizational structure and management functions in IT, as well as legal and ethical procedures that apply to information technology. Further, the course will also cover emerging technologies, programming software, and computer networks. Finally, this course will cover advanced productivity applications, and web design and development.

Texas Business Information Management I A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Texas Business Information Management I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the basic computer skills required during your college education and when pursuing a career. This course has 13 lessons organized into three units, plus three Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. Additionally, there is a Course Activity that you will work on throughout the duration of the course. This activity is a long-term project spread over the length of the course. The due date for the activity is to be determined by the course instructor. This course covers the use of presentation software for preparing, enhancing, and delivering business slideshows. It also covers how databases are used to store data and improve the decision-making capabilities of business organizations. Additionally, the course covers project management in business organizations.

Texas Computer Programming A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand the concepts and techniques associated with computer programming. This course has four Units with 15 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course describes the skills and training required for careers in computer programming and the work ethics required in a computing environment. This course describes number systems, data types, and functions used in computation. In addition, this course describes types of programming paradigms and program structures. Finally, this course explains how to create web pages in HTML and how to do create a JavaScript program.

Texas Computer Programming B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC). This course has four Units with 14 lessons and four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course describes various phases of the SDLC such as analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation. This course describes software development methodologies, various types of project plans, Unified Modeling Language (UML) design, various types of testing, and system implementation. This course also identifies various security threats and risks to computer systems and the methods to mitigate them.

Texas Computing for College and Careers A (Credit: 0.50)

Texas Computing for College and Careers B (Credit: 0.50)

Texas Principles of Information Technology A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the principle skills of information technology required during your college education. This course has 18 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover principle concepts such as basic computer hardware and software; creation of documents, spreadsheets, and databases; desktop publishing; database management systems; the Internet; privacy and legality in the context of online media; and social networking in the context of professional reach.

Texas Principles of Information Technology B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand some of the advanced information technology skills required during your college education. This course has 20 lessons organized into five units, plus five Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. This course will cover advanced concepts such as organizational structure and management functions in information technology, as well as legal and ethical procedures that apply to information technology. Further, the course will also cover emerging technologies, programming software, and computer networks. Finally, this course will cover advanced productivity applications, and Web design and development.

Texas Touch System Data Entry (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you learn electronic communication skills required to achieve success in various careers. This course has 14 lessons organized into four units, plus four Unit Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. Additionally, there is one Course Activity that you need to work on throughout the duration of the course. This activity is a long-term project over the length of the course. The due date for this activity is to be determined by the course instructor. This course will cover electronic communication skills with respect to computer hardware and software, keyboarding speed and accuracy, creation of business documents, and the role of the Internet

Texas Web Technologies A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Texas Web Technologies B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

Web Technologies (Credit: 1.00)

Whether they know it or not, almost all of your students have an interest in web design. This course takes them inside the essentials of web design and helps them discover what makes a site truly engaging and interactive. Lessons such as Elements of Design, Effects of Color, and Typography help them understand the elements of effective and dynamic web design. The course covers the basics of HTML, CSS, and how to organize content, and helps to prepare them for a career in web design.

Web Technologies A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Web Technologies B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)