Title: Computer Information Systems, Advanced (10005-III)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Using Advanced Word Processing Functions
  (Optional) Evaluate advanced features of word processing programs to determine the best tools to use for a given task.
  Create documents using advanced merge functions.
  Produce documents with advanced features.
  Create a professional document demonstrating established principles of design.
  Import text and graphics from other sources.
  Integrate software applications into a word processing document.
  Create specialized documents for data collection.
Using Advanced Spreadsheet Functions
  Use advanced formulas and functions.
  Use advanced tools.
  Create complex charts.
  Manage data.
  Analyze data.
  (Optional) Create templates.
  (Optional) Organize a workbook with multiple worksheets.
  (Optional) Apply linear programming to optimize spreadsheet results.
Using Advanced Database Functions
  (Optional) Evaluate the features of database programs to determine the best software for an individual’s or organization’s needs.
  Create a database file.
  (Optional) Edit a database file.
  (Optional) Manage databases.
  (Optional) Index databases.
  (Optional) Filter databases.
  Generate customized reports and forms, using advanced formatting features and graphics.
  Utilize advanced queries to access information.
  Manipulate data to and from a database.
Enhancing Multimedia Presentations
  Create a multimedia presentation with advanced features.
  Enhance a multimedia presentation, using advanced features.
  Utilize templates and master slides in the design of presentations.
  Enhance a multimedia presentation layout using advanced features, according to the principles of effective design.
  Integrate software applications into a multimedia presentation.
  Edit multimedia presentations.
  Deliver a multimedia presentation.
  Critique the clarity and effectiveness of advanced multimedia presentations.
Designing Media for Print and Interactive Channels
  Create documents and graphics for use in desktop publishing products.
  (Optional) Determine appropriate desktop publishing products.
  (Optional) Apply the principles of design, layout, and typography.
  (Optional) Enhance the appearance of a document.
  Convert a document to an alternate format.
Designing and Producing Web Pages
  Evaluate the methods of web page creation.
  (Optional) Manipulate information for a website.
  (Optional) Compare the features and functions associated with the Internet, intranets, and extranets.
  (Optional) Create a website, applying design features.
  (Optional) Test a website for functionality.
  Critique a website, according to accepted web design principles.
  (Optional) Develop a plan for maintaining a website.
  (Optional) Describe methods of publicizing and promoting a new website.
Maintaining, Managing, and Troubleshooting Systems
  (Optional) Evaluate workstations, equipment, and software.
  Analyze software problems.
  (Optional) Explain how to install software and customize defaults.
  (Optional) Back up programs and data files.
  (Optional) Investigate advanced desktop configuration techniques.
  Compare operating systems.
  (Optional) Investigate security risks related to Internet technology.
Exploring Programming
  Describe the basics of programming.
  (Optional) Debug a program.
  (Optional) Code an application program using functions.
  (Optional) Code an application program using embedded data.
  (Optional) Improve the appearance of printed reports.
  (Optional) Design interactive programs.
  (Optional) Write programs to summarize data.
  (Optional) Write programs to subtotal and group print.
  (Optional) Write modular programs.
  (Optional) Write programs using controlled loops.
  (Optional) Implement tables.
  (Optional) Code an application program using a sort routine.
  (Optional) Code an application program to display graphics.
Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues
  Explore the characteristics and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
  Comply with copyright and patent laws.
  Analyze situations in which media may be used legally but use is ethically questionable.
  Comply with policies regarding acceptable use of technology.
  Research computer crime and privacy issues related to Internet technology.
  Apply concepts of security, integrity, courtesy, and confidentiality related to information and communication systems and intellectual property.
  Investigate the design of websites for accessibility and accommodation of special needs.
Preparing for Industry Certification
  (Optional) Describe the processes and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Computer Information Systems, Advanced course.
  Identify testing skills/strategies for certification examination.
  (Optional) Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete selected practice examinations.
  (Optional) Complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course.
Developing Employability Skills
  Explore domestic and global job opportunities.
  Update a résumé.
  Compose a cover letter.
  (Optional) Update representative work samples to a portfolio, including a résumé format suitable for online posting.
  (Optional) Research a company in preparation for a job interview.
  (Optional) Participate in a mock interview.
  (Optional) Compose an interview follow-up communication.
  (Optional) Prepare a letter of resignation.
  (Optional) Explore career and college options for lifelong learning.
  (Optional) Investigate new and emerging technological trends in the workplace.
  Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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