This course comprehensively explores artificial intelligence, covering its foundational concepts, historical evolution, and future implications. Students explore algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, and ethical considerations in AI. Through examining real-world applications and societal impacts, students gain an understanding of the interaction between humans and AI, including its potential effects on various industries and job markets.

This course discusses the foundations of game design and p5play. You will learn important basic skills including programming in JavaScript and 5play. You will also apply your knowledge with several projects.

Microsoft (MS) PowerPoint is highly-useful presentation software that is part of the MS Office suite of applications and products. It allows users to easily create visually-engaging slide presentations that are useful in academic, business, and marketing settings, to name a few. As PowerPoint has evolved, so have its functionality and capabilities. In this course, students will learn about the many functions of MS PowerPoint, from incorporating images, video, and audio into presentations as well as how to add exciting and animations to impress audiences. Students will learn about the nuances of creating dynamic slides and incorporating creativity into their presentations. The course will outline each of the elements of the MS Office PowerPoint Certification Exam and students will be given activities, projects, and other ways to practice and implement what they have learned.

This course outlines key principles and advanced concepts vital for success in engineering design. Beginning with professionalism in the sciences, students learn essential skills like effective communication and teamwork. Subsequent units cover diverse topics including lab safety procedures and advanced computer-aided drawing techniques. Ethical considerations in robotics are explored alongside hands-on projects such as designing a functional robotic hand. Emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application, this course equips students with the knowledge needed for a career in engineering.

In this course, students will explore specialized areas of engineering and related fields by focusing on scientific inquiry, interdisciplinary integration, and project-based learning. Through research, projects, and collaboration, students will learn about manufacturing, electronic theory, thermal energy, kinematics, material processes, and other topics that provide insights into the intersection of technology, society, and innovation. In addition, course content will inform students about technical writing, construction drawings, computing advancements, and design and documentation. This course furthermore helps students prepare for college-level study and careers in STEM fields.

This course outlines the foundational skills and principles necessary for success in engineering. Students explore teamwork dynamics and leadership roles, progressing to understand mathematical concepts like algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability as they relate to engineering. Students gain hands-on experience in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and designing prototypes. Additionally, students explore fluid power systems, basic construction techniques, and emerging trends in the industry.

This course will cover essential aspects of engineering design and communication. Students will explore the significance of computer-aided design and drawing in engineering, integrate ethical considerations and regulations into design scenarios, and develop professional behaviors. Students will learn effective communication of engineering findings and various methods of data collection and analysis. Students will engage in analyzing the engineering process, practice brainstorming and critical thinking, and create or improve products while maintaining detailed engineering documentation.

Students begin their introduction to Spanish by focusing on the four key areas of world language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases; comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns; participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

This introductory design course is for students who want to create compelling, professional-looking graphic designs and photos. Students learn the basics of composition, color, and layout through the use of hands-on projects that allow them to use their creativity while developing important foundational skills. They use software to create a graphic design portfolio with a wide variety of projects involving the mastery of technical topics, such as working with layers and masks, adding special effects, and effectively using typefaces to create visual impact. The projects help students develop the skills they need to create and edit images of their own.

This is the second semester of a two semester course. This course continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. The course closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 certification exams. The course includes the latest trends in hardware, security, virtualization, coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices.

Students in Spanish I focus on the four key areas of world language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish I represents an ideal blend of language-learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases; comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns; participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments during which their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students explore greetings; school; the alphabet; adjectives; colors; countries; numbers; telling time; -ir, -er, and -ar verbs; days, months, and seasons; hobbies and pastimes, food, family, places, animals, shopping and weather.

Students in Spanish I focus on the four key areas of world language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Spanish I represents an ideal blend of language-learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices that reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases; comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns; participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments during which their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students explore greetings; school; the alphabet; adjectives; colors; countries; numbers; telling time; -ir, -er, and -ar verbs; days, months, and seasons; hobbies and pastimes, food, family, places, animals, shopping and weather.