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APPLICATION OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

O630 *
In this course, students will develop expertise in Microsoft Office applications. Students learn the different tasks involved in the
daily operation of a business, and use the appropriate software and systems to complete these tasks. Communication and
Technology Certification for Business provides students with opportunities to develop 21st century skills and as well as equips
CTE/ICT SECTOR Business concentrates on Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with an optional module of Microsoft Access. Instruction
them to pursue post-secondary education and advancement in the field. Communication and Technology Certification for
includes those areas and skills included on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

O745
This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace
environment. Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students
will learn all aspects of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
Creativity and Problem Solving in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career
Readiness Certificate.

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Robotics Pathway (174)
Offered at El Modena only

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Exploring Computer Science (UC-G) O651 * Introductory

02 Foundations of Technology and O605 * Concentrator
Engineering (UC-G)
02 C-STEM (UC-G) O652 * Concentrator

02 Robotics I O716 Concentrator
03 Robotics II O717 Capstone

03 Professional Internship O274 Capstone

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE

O651 *
This is the first course in the Information and Computer Technology (ICT) Sector Pathways. Students are introduced to the
CTE/INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY foundations of Computer Science using an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to understand and solving real world computing
problems. Instruction includes the areas of Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design, Programming, Data
Analysis and Robotics. Emphasis is placed on the creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary and problem-solving nature of
computing. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to pursue more advanced courses in the pathway, and to
further their exploration of college and careers in the ICT Industry. Exploring Computer Science is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
NOTE: This course follows the National Course outline developed by UCLA and LAUSD.
FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
O605 *

Foundations of Technology and Engineering is a one-year course designed to expose high school students to a wide range of
science, engineering, and technology content. The integrated units of study provide a concept driven mastery system of learning
where students are engaged in hands-on projects. The course is part of the Paxton Patterson educational system. This course
is UC approved as a “G” Elective

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning