Computer Information Systems 6612



Computer Information Systems 6612

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 (36 weeks)

Computer Information Systems 6614

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 (18 weeks)

Prerequisite: Keyboarding*

Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities. Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Completion of this course may prepare students for industry certifications.     

*Keyboarding course(s) or teacher-approved, demonstrated and documented touch keyboarding skills

Advanced Computer Information Systems 6613

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 (36 weeks)

Advanced Computer Information Systems 6615

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12 (18 weeks)

Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems

Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through advanced integrated software applications, including printed, electronic, and Web publications. Students work individually and in groups to explore advanced computer maintenance activities, web site development, programming, networking, emerging technology, and employability skills. Completion of this course may prepare the student for industry certifications.

Available upon completion of Computer Information Systems 6612 or Advanced Computer Information Systems 6613 and/or related skill sets:

• MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)--(pass any one unique MOS exam at the specialty level)

• IC3 (Certiport)

• See possibility of web design certifications using Brainbench Web Design and Development Certifications

Examples of Credentials:

|Credential Title/Description/Entity |How to Earn Credential |Implementation Data |Possible Preparatory |

| | | |Courses/Career Cluster |

| | | | |

|IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)* |Pass three individual examinations in the following| |Choose any 36-week Business and |

|A global, validated, standards-based training and certification |areas: |315 students were reported as having achieved this |Information Technology course |

|program for basic computing and Internet literacy. It validates the| |certification for 2005-06 |except Keyboarding, Keyboarding |

|knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, |Computing Fundamentals | |Applications, Digital Input |

|software, networks, and the Internet. |Key Applications |Reimbursement “snapshot” for 2005-06: 201 students|Technologies, or Notetaking, |

| |Living On-line |attempted IC3 Computer Fundamentals exam with 98 | |

| | |passing; 115 students attempted IC3 Key | |

|Certiport | |Applications exam with 84 passing; 172 students |Information Technology |

| | |attempted IC3 Living Online exam with 111 passing. | |

| | | | |

| | |234 teachers have earned credentials related to | |

| | |this certification through state sponsored training| |

| | |sessions. | |

|Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)* |Pass any one unique Microsoft Office Specialist | |See 2006-07 Administrative |

|A globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills with|exams at the specialist or expert levels (a minimum|1,687 students were reported as having earned at |Planning Guide. Related skill |

|the Microsoft Office Specialist suite of business productivity |of one unique exam is required for student-selected|least one MOS certification for 2005-06 |sets can be integrated into many |

|applications. Office Suite versions include the Office 2000, XP, and|verified credit eligibility). | |Business and IT courses. |

|2003. Certifications are available in specific MOS versions at | |Reimbursement “snapshot” for 2005-06: 32 students| |

|several levels: specialist (core) or expert levels | |attempted Access exam with 11 passing; 384 students| |

| | |attempted Excel core exam with 315 passing; 299 |Information Technology |

| | |students attempted PowerPoint exam with 229 | |

|Microsoft | |passing; 450 students attempted Word core exam with| |

| | |368 passing | |

| | | | |

| | |477 MOS certifications have been earned by Business| |

| | |and IT teachers through state sponsored | |

| | |training/testing sessions | |

|Brainbench Web Design and Development Certifications |Pass any one assessment in the Web Design and |Brainbench |Choose one of the following: |

|Certification of knowledge and skills required for one or more skill|Development skill cluster (see +note at top of this| | |

|set areas relating to knowledge of all aspects of web development, |section). These assessments provide certification |Students in 2006-07 are attempting the following |See 2006-07 Administrative |

|web page design, programming and scripting languages as well as |of specific skill set knowledge of various web |specific Brainbench skill set tests: |Planning Guide. Related skill |

|basic web architecture. |design and development tools to include programming|-XML |sets can be integrated into many |

| |and scripting languages. Examples: Dreamweaver |-XHTML 1.1 |Business and IT courses. |

| |MX, Flash MX, Internet Concepts, Internet |-Web Design Concepts | |

| |Technology Fundamentals, HTML 4.0, XML Concepts, |-HTML 4.0 | |

| |Web Design Concepts, Web Development Concepts, MS |-Flash MX |Information Technology |

| |Front Page 2000, JavaScript 1.5 Fundamentals |-Fireworks 4 | |

| | |-Dreamweaver MX | |

| | |-Internet Technology Fundamentals | |

| | |-Internet Industry Knowledge | |

| | |-Internet Concepts | |

| | |-Adobe Photoshop CS | |

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