(Practical Arts)

BUSINESS LAW
171000
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

Students are introduced to basic legal concepts in investigating criminal/civil laws and the court system. Case studies related to the criminal justice system (laws, ethics, court system), contract fundamentals, etc. are analyzed. Additional topics may include property laws, sales contracts, forms of business organizations (partnerships/ corporations), and other personal and business-related laws. Technology activities are integrated throughout the semester.

BUSINESS MATH
420000
One year: 10 credits
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 or Pre-Algebra A with a grade of C or better

Business and personal financial management math applications covered in this course include budgeting, investing, and managing income. Other units include the use of financial records, stock market game, and income tax preparation. Technology activities are integrated into the course.

KEYBOARDING I/ WORD PROCESSING
175100
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

This course is designed to develop "touch" keyboarding for inputting alphabetic and numeric data while emphasizing proper keyboarding techniques. Students learn to format personal and business letters, reports, and other business documents utilizing word processing and graphic functions. Students will also review English skills as related to typing and composition.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
182600
One semester: 5 credits
Prerequisites: None

This course provides students with essential IT skills. Students may obtain intermediate-level proficiency in the following areas: operating system and file management; business software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and desktop publishing); introduction to object oriented programming; and Internet & web page applications (basic HTML). Integration of these application programs is emphasized. Previous computer experience (keyboarding skill) is recommended. This course may not be offered every year.