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2008-09 COURSE OFFERINGS

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BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS

COMPUTER ACCOUNTING


Scott Yamahata

Students will become expert in common business accounting tools and practices, including the use of QuickBooks and spreadsheets.
COMPUTER BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
A high quality, self-paced Microsoft office tutorial that will prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications. Students will become proficient and ready for the job market by mastering Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
ECONOMICS / VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE

A simulated business class designed to give students the experience of working in a real business environment. Students will be engaged in a variety of specific activities including market research, advertising, buying and selling products and services, accounting, paying wages and taxes and negotiating loans with a central bank.

This course qualifies for Economics credit for graduation; it will also satisfy UC A-G entrance requirements.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

 


Tony Casillas

Hands-on training to include the operation, maintenance and repair of the automobile. Students may work on their own cars after initial training is completed.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND REPAIR 

Al Soenke
The computer Technology and Repair Course will train students in fundamental computer maintenance and repair and prepare students to take the A+ Certification Exams.
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Al Soenke

This instructional program prepares individuals for enrollment in advanced vocational and technical education programs and includes occupational and basic technical information and laboratory experiences directly related to electricity and electronics.

Individuals are provided with the fundamentals of the theory, measurement, control, and application of electrical energy. Instructional activities include reading instructions, interpreting schematics, adjusting experimental apparatus, taking measurements, testing circuits, and recording results.

NETWORK ESSENTIALS

This two-semester course provides instruction in the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on networking components and systems. Networking models, standards, protocols, operating systems, media, security, remote access and hardware will be included in the curricula. The course will include hands-on laboratory activities.

Provides students with SBCC dual credit for CNEE 110 – Networking Essentials (4.0 units) upon successful completion (C grade or better) of entire course.

NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
1, 2, 3, 4
(Cisco Networking Academy)

This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level jobs as network technicians. Included are information technology core skills in the area of internetworking. Skills are developed from hands-on training on high-tech networking equipment.

Students will develop skills that will include command line operations, installation and configuration of client networking hardware, software, media, routers, and servers.

Note: Students will earn 3 SBCC credits for each semester.

HEALTH AND HOSPITALITY

RESTAURANT OCCUPATIONS

Ginny Folan

In a mini-restaurant setting, students train as sous-chef, waiter-waitress, cashier, host-hostess, catering, and banquet planning.

Students who participate in this Restaurant Occupations course can earn five additional units if they also work a minimum of eight hours a week in a food-related job.

SPORTS MEDICINE


Todd Garrett

Learn anatomy and physiology as it relates to sports injury; analyze injuries and design rehabilitation plans; earn First Aid and CPR certification; includes on-the-job training experiences averaging five hours per week.

Note: Students must also enroll in community classroom on-the-job training companion course.

Sports Medicine Community Classroom, a required component of the Sports Medicine program, provides students with practical hands-on training experiences. Students will gain specific on-the-job training (OJT) experiences with one or more of the following local sports medicine related professionals: physical therapist, chiropractor, athletic trainer, physical education instructor, and recreation facility manager/trainer. Each student is required to attend and participate a minimum of five hours per week in this OJT component.

MEDIA ARTS and TECHNOLOGY

VIDEO PRODUCTION

John Dent

Learn basics of video production including camera operation, audio recording and composition, video recording and editing, lighting and principles of direction, scripting, production, copyright, locations, ethics.

ENGINEERING ACADEMY

ROBOTICS

Amir
Abo-Shaeer

Students will design and build a robot that can perform specified complex tasks in order to compete with other teams in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Preceding coursework in the Engineering Academy is designed to provide the academic foundation necessary to support the students’ participation.

FIRST is an internationally recognized organization that is affiliated with and sponsored by many corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions including Xerox, Delphi, General Motors, NASA, and MIT. Course pre-requisites and participation are subject to instructor approval and an application process.

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