Business courses are practical for both vocational and personal use. Because of advances in technology, every student needs to be exposed to keyboarding for computer use.
KEYBOARDING AND KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS (one semester each) - general, 1 credit. Prerequisite: none
The first semester of this course places emphasis on building basic keyboarding skills for both personal and vocational use, including computer use. Students will gain skill in mastering the key locations and will learn to apply correct techniques with speed and control. Basic skills will be applied in preparing simple personal and business letters, tables, and reports. The second semester of this course includes greater emphasis on advanced keyboarding skills. Students will apply skills to complete advanced keyboarding problems and to increase speed and control. Students will learn correct procedures for typing term papers and will gain experience in using memory typewriters or computers. These advanced skills will help prepare students for further business and computer courses, for vocational opportunities, and for college work.
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I AND II (one semester each) - general, 1 credit. Prerequisite: none (Keyboarding recommended)
The first semester of this course is designed to acquaint students with basic principles and terminologies associated with data "information" processing. Students will study fundamental computer concepts, data entry, software applications, computer systems, and computer related careers. Introductory computer software applications included in the first semester: Typing Tutor, Microsoft Office (word processing, database, and spreadsheets). The second semester of this course is designed to provide job training for entry-level employment in computer information processing related areas or to prepare students for advanced study in the area of computer/information processing at the post-secondary level. Students will study advanced computer concepts, software applications, and the impact of computers on society.
OFFICE MACHINES (one semester) - general, ½ credit. Prerequisite: None (Keyboarding recommended)
Office Machines places emphasis on skill development using the 10-key touch method for calculators. Methods for solving basic personal and business problems are practiced while speed and accuracy are developed. Efficient operation of computers is included using Lotus 1-2-3 software.
WORD PROCESSING - general, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Keyboarding Applications and sophomore, junior or senior standing.
This course is designed to introduce students to word processing concepts, procedures, applications, job opportunities, and implementation of change in the office. Emphasis is placed on entering, storing, retrieving, editing, printing, and disseminating documents using technologically up-to-date equipment. Students become acquainted with telecommunication systems, reprographics, and many other concepts which will allow them to function effectively in a high-tech environment. Equipment operation and skill development are integrated throughout the course. Students will gain experience using Windows and WordPerfect.
ACCOUNTING - general, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing suggested.
Course emphasizes basic accounting theory and procedures used to operate a business. The entire accounting cycle is covered, and computer applications are incorporated into the curriculum to show how accounting tasks can be automated. Skills learned include analyzing business transactions for a service business organized as a proprietorship. Students journalize transactions, post to general and subsidiary ledgers, compute payroll and payroll taxes, and prepare financial statements for the business. Partnership accounting procedures are introduced at the end of the year.
NOTE: There is a $5.00 lab fee for Business Computer Applications I & II, Office Machines, Word Processing, Accounting, and Keyboarding.
