Computer & Information Science
Course Description:
The fast-paced, ever-changing computer field can be approached from many different directions. Students in computer science classes at CWCTC will receive instructions in a variety of aspects and methods of dealing with computers, with the goal of giving them a well-rounded perspective that will allow them to obtain employment in the computer industry, or further their education at a post-secondary institution.
Skills Learned:
Some of the skills and software a student will be learning are Computer Fundamentals, Microsoft Office, HTML, Web Design, Macromedia Studio MX, Java & JavaScript Programming, Visual Basic Programming, Database Management & SQL, C++ Programming and the Linux Operating System.
Related Occupations and Earnings:
Related occupations include Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst, Web Developer and Help Desk Support. Earnings range between $10-$22/hour.
Post-Secondary Opportunities:
Articulated credits can be earned toward an Associate’s Degree at Institutions such as Manor College and Westmoreland County Community College.
Instructor(s):
Mr. Pino – Computer & Information Science
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1325
Office Hours: 7:15am to 7:45am
10:45am to 10:55am
2:30pm to 2:45pm
Please leave a voicemail message outside of these times.
Suggested Prerequisites:
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- College Prep English I-IV
Industry & Skills Certifications:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Data Modeling / SQL
- Oracle Java Programming
Student Requirements:
- Active Listening
- Controlled Precision
- Complex Problem Solving
- Manual Dexterity
- Multi-Task
- Visualization
- Information Ordering.
Student Costs:
- Portable Storage Device
Text Book:
- IC3 Computer Basics - Computer Literacy culminating in certification
- Microsoft Word 2013 - Shelly - Cashman
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Shelly - Cashman
- Microsoft Excel - Shelly - Cashman
- Microsoft Access - Shelly - Cashman
- Microsoft Visual Basic.NET - Shelly - Cashman
- Java 2: Oracle Internet Academy - Schildt