CCC+Syllabus

Course Description: This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society. Computing for College and Careers includes proficiency with computers in the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards. After successful completion of this core course, students will have met Occupational Completion Point A (Information Technology Assistant). **Additionally, students are afforded the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office 2010 certifications in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, given the course is mapped for Florida Department of Education's Industry Certification: MICRO069 (Microsoft Office Specialist).**
 * Computing for College and Careers (CCC) ** **Riviera Beach Maritime Academy (8209020) **   (Abreviated Syllabus - Full Syllabus available below)

The student is expected to meet all course goals; demonstrate the underlying concepts of business and information technology systems; and conduct themselves professionally. The student should develop a good work ethic in different classroom settings, which include working independently and in groups. In addition to technical competency, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential components of this course. Learning and assessment are accomplished through online chats, discussions, independent activities, group work, presentations, projects, quizzes, and certifications.

**Testing Fee: **
There will be three (3) **industry certification exams** throughout the year. These are the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. These exams normally cost $150 for __each__ exam. Riviera Beach Maritime Academy will be providing these exams at a greatly reduced rate. The cost for these certification exams will be $45 each, for a total of $135.00 for ALL 3 EXAMS. This fee can be paid in monthly increments of $25.00 or paid in a single payment. If complete payment is made by September 28th then a $20.00 discount will be applied. Each exam fee MUST be paid prior to the student being able to take their certification exam.

**Supplies: **

 * 1) Students will need headphones for class.
 * 2) Students will need access to a computer with internet access to complete some homework assignments. If that is not available at home, then there may be times the student will need to stay after school to work in the computer lab on assignments or at the public library.
 * 3) Students are expected to keep a notebook. This notebook is preferred to be electronic, it can be written as well.

Syllabus - Can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat Reader.



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