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Tech Center Elective Course Offerings
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Applied Technology Exploration – ATEX
Digital Audio & Podcasting - 178223
Independent Study in Career and Technology Education - 170093
Academy of Health Professions 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology - 043083
Directed Study in Career and Technology Education - 177603
Graphic Design - 065223
Cybersecurity - 177983
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When taken outside of a program completer sequence, the following courses can be taken as electives.
Courses
Courses
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION - ATEX
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION - ATEX
This course offers an opportunity for students to explore and examine careers in the technological fields offered at the Forrest Career and Technology Center. Students will experience a number of course offerings through hands-on and personal involvement. Knowledge obtained from this course will enable students to be more informed about different careers, to plan more appropriate course choices while in high school, and to learn employable skills.
CTE Course Elective (Can suffice for the required Tech Credit if needed).
CREDIT: 2
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-10 (Preference given to 10th grade students and those registered at FLA)
DIGITAL AUDIO & PODCASTING – 178223
DIGITAL AUDIO & PODCASTING – 178223
This course introduces students to the production of podcasts, Internet radio and audio theater. Students will experience hands-on learning in announcing, scriptwriting, voice acting, sound recording and audio editing. A variety of industry standard programs and equipment will be used to create projects. No prior experience is required. This course may be taken for one or both semesters.
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 10-12
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION – 170093
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION – 170093
Independent Study in Career and Technology Education is designed for advanced students who wish to pursue individualized course work beyond the school day. All work is supervised by a Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center faculty member. Students must complete a minimum of 66 hours of supervised activities for each 1/2 unit of credit and submit a minimum of two projects as determined by the student and the instructor. (A maximum of nine units of elective credit may be earned through independent study and/or work-study programs.) COURSE NOTE: This unit(s) may not count as a required course.
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: A minimum of 2.0 GPA and approval of the teacher, the principal, and the supervisor of instruction.
ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2: HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY – 043083
ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2: HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY – 043083
This course provides students with an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Topics include the structure and function of human systems, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, and the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This is a College of Southern Maryland course offered at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Students have the option of taking a CSM departmental exam for which a fee is required, to earn 4 college credits.
COURSE NOTE: This course fulfills a core high school science credit. Students are required to have a background screening and drug test in order to do clinical hours at any MedStar facility (as of November 2016).
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: GPA 3.0 or better, Biology with a “B” or better, or approval of the Instructor.
DIRECTED STUDY IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION – 177603
DIRECTED STUDY IN CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION – 177603
This course is designed for students pursuing third year programs at the Dr. James A. Forrest Center and Technology Center. This third year program will consist of individualized instruction designed to broaden the scope of competencies appropriate to the skill areas as well as improving work habits and work attitudes. In order to enroll, students must have the approval of the instructor, the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center career counselor and principal.
CREDIT: 1 per class period assigned
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Program completion (2-year or 3-year program).
GRAPHIC DESIGN – 065223
GRAPHIC DESIGN – 065223
In this course, students learn the principles of design and typography. Students will explore graphic design history, along with the latest in design technologies as they learn to create compelling visual communication. This is a project-based class that will cover the following topics: principals and elements of design, color theory, typography, and text effects, creation of print advertisements, editing, and retouching images, logo design, and print design layouts for posters, newspapers, and magazines. Students will create a digital portfolio to showcase their work. This elective course satisfies the Fine Arts education credit required for graduation.
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 11-12
CYBERSECURITY - 177983
CYBERSECURITY - 177983
This course will offer students the fundamental principles of identifying risk and implementing security controls. The curriculum is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to be secure IT Professionals. This content includes the essentials of network security, compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control; and cryptography. As well as comprehensive material, students will learn through hands-on experiences and case activities. This is a valuable course for those who want to learn about security and who desire to enter the field of security and provide the foundation that will help prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
CREDIT: 2
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: IT Networking Academy 2
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