Computer and Information Sciences Courses
Students who take Computer and Information Science courses may join Skills USA at Loveland High School or Thompson Valley High School or Technology Student Association (TSA) at Mountain View High School or Robotics at Berthoud High School.
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Course Descriptions
- Business
- Business and Marketing – Business Information Technology
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Recommended: Completion of Algebra 1 with a C or higher or teacher approval
Grades 10, 11, 12 at Thompson Valley High School
- Introduce students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing.
- Embrace problem-solving, hardware, algorithms, and perspectives that help people utilize computers to address real-world problems in contemporary life.
- Engage and understand the importance of communicating solutions appropriately and in ways that are relevant to current societal needs.
- Berthoud High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Business
- Business and Marketing – Business Information Technology
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Recommended: Completion of Algebra 1 with a C or higher
- Be introduced to the central ideas of computer science, instilling the ideas and practices of computational thinking and inviting students to understand how computing changes the world.
- Promote deep learning of computational thinking skills and engage students in the creative aspects of the field.
- Cover a broad array of topics normally taught in an Introduction to Computer Science course in college. These topics will include, but are not limited to: The Internet/Networking, Digital Information, Algorithms/Programming, Data/Privacy, and Building Applications.
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Recommended: Introduction to Electronics and Programming or Teacher Recommendation
Fee: $20 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- Learn about electrical engineering, including “smart” electronic devices and how they work.
- Learn binary math, electrical engineering concepts, electronic circuits, soldering, and higher-level programming concepts.
- Learn about the Arduino chipset and programming, and how you can use these to create wireless communication devices.
- Design, create, build, and test a unique microchip project. Examples include devices that text you, wireless alarm systems, games, devices that interact with a website, etc.
- Loveland High School
- Computer and Information Sciences
Credit: 0.5 Career Pathway Elective
Recommended: Written permission from the teacher
- Receive training in the support of computer hardware and peripherals, hardware setup and troubleshooting, printer support, and basic networking topology.
- Develop skills for logon procedures, software tutoring, Generation Why training, and web page development.
- Identify a personal technology goal; examples include web page authoring, programming, and Microsoft certifications.
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
- Learn about the basics of digital electronics and circuits.
- Learn how to apply a programming language to control electronic parts.
- Work individually to build, program, and test small electronic/programming projects.
- Work in a group to build real-world devices including but not limited to a weather station, video game controller, robotic vehicle, toy car speed trap, and mini home security system.
- Create computer-based applications in Processing (a Java-based language).
- Mainly use the Arduino chipset and Arduino programming (a C++ based language) for their class electronic projects.
- Use the Arduino electronic platform to communicate with Processing applications on the computer. Examples of this are: custom-made joysticks, electronic control devices, replications of the Nintendo power glove, and other student-inspired devices.
- Design, build, and test a final individual project integrating the skills learned in the class.
- Loveland High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Science and Technology
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
- Project Lead the Way
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts/CTE
Learn to provide a practical introduction to the work environment through direct contact with professionals in the community. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: discussion of professional job requirements, awareness and knowledge of career opportunities, building vocabulary appropriate to the area of professional interest, development of decision-making skills, and development of personal and educational job-related skills
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Business and Marketing – Business Information Technology
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts/CTE
Fee: $5 per semester
- Evaluate and discuss career opportunities in computer programming.
- Develop proficiency in a computer language chosen from a menu of languages.
- Learn about program structure, syntax, commenting, and programming constructs.
- Learn about and design an appropriate programming project which includes goals, project milestones, and evaluation standards.
- Collaborate with other students, mentors, and the instructor to formulate ideas, solve problems, and critique progress.
- Loveland High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts/CTE
Students learn the fundamentals of technical support of hardware and software systems through hands-on collaboration with school and district technical staff. Technical Support Interns will begin by learning how to provide customer service and how to use the ITS Help Desk Software System. Then interns will transition into providing service, hands-on troubleshooting, and repairs of malfunctioning hardware and software in their schools. After the first school year of participation, as interns gain advanced skills and expertise, options for online technical certification programs will be offered.
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Science and Technology
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Fee: $20 per semester
- Understand fundamental engineering concepts.
- Employ the engineering design cycle through inquiry.
- Understand basic physics and physical science concepts.
- Use programming, computer science, and artificial intelligence related to robotics.
- Engage in teamwork and collaboration.
- Participate in robotics competitions.
- Learn about the robotics industry.
The project-based curriculum teaches the design process in an engaging, hands-on manner to help teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students. By moving students through an actual engineering project, students quickly understand the relevance of what they are learning. The curriculum is created to ensure that students with varying learning styles and levels can accomplish the lesson goals. No prior robotics experience is required; beginners are able to advance sequentially through the units to gradually increase their knowledge and skill level.
- Loveland High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Science and Technology
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Fee: $20 per semester
- Employ the engineering design cycle through inquiry and iteration.
- Specialize in one area of robotics: mechanical/build, design, programming, or electrical
- Use programming, computer science, and artificial intelligence related to robotics.
- Work as a team to design and build advanced mechanisms for the robot.
- Industry Certification in CAD or Programming is available
- Participate in the FIRST Robotics competition in the spring.
- Participate in the fundraising and promotion of the team during outside school hours.
- Learn about advanced topics in robotics and STEM fields via guest speakers and field trips.
The project-based curriculum teaches the design process in an engaging, hands-on manner to help teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students. By moving students through an actual engineering project, students quickly understand the relevance of what they are learning. The curriculum is created to ensure that students with varying learning styles and levels can accomplish the lesson goals.
- Loveland High School
- Business and Marketing – Computer and Digital Technologies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Industrial Science and Technology
- Industrial Technology – Engineering Technology
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts/CTE
Recommended: Instructor approval and have 1-year experience on the team
Fee: $20 per semester
- Participate in the regular robotics class as student leaders and cover all the requirements in that course.
- Lead, train, and mentor a small group of peers as the Design, Build, Programming, Electronics, or Fundraising/Marketing Captains. Students will have to apply, interview, and be hired for these positions.
- Attend weekly leadership meetings to create goals, plan the sub-team teaching sessions, and discuss team dynamics.
- Attend special events outside of school hours as a representative of the Robotics team.
- Be taught different leadership skills throughout the year.
- Be able to be selected as the Main Team Captains who help organize and run the team with the instructor.
- Loveland High School
- Computer and Information Sciences
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts/CTE
- Thompson Valley High School