The Staff:
- Mary McManus — Mary_E_McManus@mcpsmd.org
- Kevin Murley — Kevin_J_Murley@mcpsmd.org
- Linda Rogner — Linda_V_Rogner@mcpsmd.org
- Bertina Williams — Bertina_H_Williams@mcpsmd.org
Courses:
Accounting — (Grades 10-12; 1 credit) Planning to major
in business administration or manage your own business? Then this
course is for you. You will develop the ability to analyze, record,
and interpret business transactions on the basis of accepted principles
of accounting. Basic accounting theory, the use of journals and ledgers,
and the preparation of financial statements are included. Computerized
accounting is introduced. The second semester provides a base for
college-level study in the field of accounting and business administration.
The systematic recording and interpretation of business transactions
continues. Traditional accounting methods are combined with current
applications of technology to insure that students achieve mastery
of basic accounting concepts and procedures as well as the ability
to perform various computerized accounting activities. Students will
integrate ethical considerations and basic values into their decision-making
process.
Honors Advanced Accounting — (Grades 11-12; 1 credit;
Prerequisite: Accounting) Students review basic principles before
continuing the
study of the adaptation of accounting methods to the needs of specific
business types. Spreadsheets and Peachtree accounting software are
used to process data. An excellent base for college-level study in
the fields of accounting and business administration is provided.
The interpretation and managerial use of records is included. The
adaptation of accounting methods to the needs of a given business,
the analysis of financial reports of operations, and the relationship
between computerized and manual processing of accounting data are
taught. Spreadsheet and Peachtree accounting software are used to
process accounting data.
Business Management —(All grades; 1/2 credit) Interested
in owning or managing a business? Take this course and learn how
to
organize, finance, establish, operate, and manage a business starting
from the business plan through dealing with related influences and
problems.
Business Skills I & II— (All grades; 1 credit per year)
Keyboarding and basic computer skills are developed. Students computer
such items as discounts, sales tax, payroll information, and percentages using
a printing/display calculator. Basic filing principles are taught.
Mathematics and English outcomes are achieved through integrated
business applications. Personal and business letters, outlines,
reports, and class work are keyed. Filing, communication systems, and job seeking
and keeping skills are developed. An electronic spreadsheet is used
to solve business problems involving computations. The principles
of filing are applied in the electronic management of files using
an electronic database. Basic computer operations, money management
and financial applications, office etiquette and ethics, and human
relations are included. Word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
and electronic communications are used throughout this course to
solve practical business and personal problems. Students become aware of
the skills, abilities, and attitudes needed by business workers
to
obtain employment and perform effectively within these occupations.
Computer Programming I (A & B)— (Grades 9-12;
1 credit , Prerequisite: Algebra II) This two-semester
course is designed to provide
students with an introduction to a modern high-level computing language.
Students will learn the syntax of the C++ Programming
language including a review of basic procedural programming constructs.
Emphasis will be placed on developing effective problem-solving techniques
through individual and group projects. Second Semester— This
semester will go through the same concepts as semester I in JAVA and
continue introduce the concepts of object-oriented programming. Students
will use this problem-solving approach to implement one or more large
programs JAVA. This course will cover abstract data types implemented
as objects, arrays, and classes. Searching and sorting algorithms,
and program efficiency will also be covered in this course.
Computer Programming II — (Grades 10-12; 1 credit;
Prerequisite: Computer ProgrammingA/B or equivalent) This two-semester
course is designed for students of high academic ability who have
a strong interest in computer science and who want to prepare for
the Advanced Placement Computer Science A Exam.
In colleges recognizing the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam,
a qualifying scores gives the student college credit or advanced
standing. Projects will require both rigorous problem definition
and program implementation strategies and will be written in JAVA.
In the first semester, students study programming methodology, the
features of programming languages, primitive data types, the dynamic
allocation of memory, linear data structures, and the comparison
of searching and sorting algorithms. In the second semester, students'
experience with the applications of data structures are expanded
to include searching, sorting, and numerical algorithms. The topic
of graphics is introduced. Problem-solving techniques are required
in the selection and adaptation or development of appropriate algorithms
and data structures are studied. In the second semester, students
work on the current Case Study.
Computer Programming III— (Grades 11-12; 1 credit;
Prerequisite: Computer ProgrammingII or equivalent) This two-semester
course is designed for students of high academic ability who have
a strong interest in computer science and who want to prepare for
the Advanced Placement Computer Science A/B Exam.
In colleges recognizing the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam,
a qualifying scores gives the student college credit or advanced
standing. Projects will require both rigorous problem definition
and program implementation strategies and will be written in JAVA.
During the first semester, students learn Data Structures: linked
lists, stacks, queues, and the comparison of searching and sorting
algorithms. In the second semester, students work on the current
Case Study. The topic of graphics is introduced. Problem-solving
techniques are required in the selection and adaptation or development
of appropriate algorithms and data structures are studied.
Discovering Programming — (All grades; 1 credit)
Students learn Visual Basic to create computer programming
skills required for problem solving.
Students
write
programs
using
structured programming techniques to solve problems. Topics such
as computer operation and operating systems are treated depending
on student need. In the second semester, student programs are written
with emphasis placed on readable style and modular design. The programming
concepts of multidimensional arrays, sorting, and data files are
studied in depth.
Entrepreneurship and Business Management A/B—(Grades
11 - 12; 1 credit) Whether students’ dreams involve working at
a fast-paced entrepreneurial organization or running an existing company,
students learn what
it takes to turn their passions and skills into business abilities.
Student entrepreneurs work in teams to investigate topics such as
identifying business opportunities, understanding how to identify
costs and develop prices, how to market their organization, what
legal structures help provide liability protection and tax advantages,
how to organize staff and finance business operations. Students are
required to develop business plans and participate in hand-on business
simulations.
Marketing —(Grades 11 - 12; 1 credit) Students
learn the basics of the 4 P’s in marketing: product
development, pricing strategies, promotional techniques, and place
or distribution options. Students work with business computer simulations,
actual case studies, and a variety of hands-on exercises to develop
the skills it takes to successfully market a business. Supplemental
text books help understand the nature of competition in a capitalistic
and global market. Marketing research studies help to identify the
best answers to business problems.
Software Applications by Design A & B —(All grades;
1 credit ) Prepared computer programs are used in this introductory
course.
Programming
ability and experience are not required. The focus is the use
of applications
software such as database, spreadsheet, and word processing
packages. Skill in recognizing the potential of application software
by
completing several individual and group projects related to academic
programs
and personal interest is developed.
Software Applications Management — (All grades;
1/2 credit) Develop basic keyboarding and formatting skills that are
needed by everyone in this information age. Emphasis is on the use
of the keyboard as a basic communication tool in the preparation of
personal, college and business papers. Content includes the development
of proper keyboarding techniques, speed and accuracy, the numeric
keypad, basic word processing skills, and career exploration. Emphasis
is on building competence in producing form letters, letters with
special features, tables, reports, and other business communications.
Students who complete the A.P. Computer Science course
or equivalent may also take the computer science electives in the
Magnet Program. These course vary from semester to semester, but can
include Advanced Application Software, Computer Graphics,
Computer Modeling and Simulation, Introduction to Artificial
Intelligence with LISP, and Computational Methods. Students
completing Computer Graphics may then take Software Design.
Finally, for students who do not yet have A.P. Computer Science
under their belts, the magnet offers Introduction to Networking
for students who have completed Algebra II. Some of these courses
may have additional prerequisites or other requirements; please see
the Magnet Program's webpages
and/or your guidance counselor for more information.
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