Olathe South High School - Computer and Software Engineering



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COURSE	DESCRIPTION OF COURSE MATERIAL
Visual Basic.NET	This course combines the development of a graphical user interface with fundamental programming skills. The focus is on the understanding of event-driven programs including objects, properties and methods. The student will design, code, run and debug programs. Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I is strongly recommended.
Data Forensics	This initial CASE course provides an overview and understanding of careers, ethics, and other essentials related to the computer programming and database fields. Students will analyze computer programming and database careers and associated job descriptions, job outlook, job responsibilities, and projected salaries. Students will also learn technical writing, basic logic, data recovery, data security, leadership, team building skills, copyright laws, shop standards, software beta testing, computer ethics, and licensing agreements. Students will be exposed to Visual Basic .Net and its uses in today's marketplace. Upon completion students will have a solid understand of how the computer works from the hardware and software perspective.
Java	This course is designed for the student who has completed a course in programming fundamentals. Using the Java programming language, the student will focus on structured programming techniques, proper program design and object-oriented programming concepts and skills. Topics include basic object-oriented programming, events, logic structures and simple input/output techniques. The Java programming language is used to develop many applications for the business world.
C++	This course is designed for the student who has completed a course in programming fundamentals. This course is the introductory course to the C++ programming language. The student will focus on structured programming techniques, proper program design and object-oriented programming concepts and skills. Topics include basic object-oriented programming, events, logic structures and simple input/output techniques. The C++ programming language is used to develop many applications for the business world.
SQL	New course, offered Spring, 2006. Students will utilize SQL (Standard Query Language) to develop computer and server programming competence through project-based learning. Students will demonstrate a full range of database technical skills, to include data mining, data warehousing, data manipulation, data normalization, and administrative duties.
Oracle I	New course, offered Fall, 2007. This course will explore the PL/SQL Language for databases. In this course the students will learn database design fundamentals, requirements and database Normalization. Students will also learn the basic PL/SQL commands. The students will demonstrate skills obtained through an Oracle 10g database.
Oracle II	New course, offered Spring, 2008. This course will prepare students for the basic Oracle certification test. The students will learn advanced database techniques. The students will demonstrate skills obtained through an Oracle 10g database.
CaSE Senior Project	The CaSE Senior Project will be a unique project agreed upon between each student and the instructor. This project will be a rewarding culminating project to the entire CaSE experience.
**Students have the opportunity to take addtional programming courses such as Advanced Visual Basic.NET and Advanced C++ as it fits into their schedule.