Independent Study 

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Course Syllabus

Syllabus includes:

Course Description

Purpose

TEKS

Notes

1. Six Weeks

2. Six Weeks

3. Six Weeks

4. Six Weeks

5. Six Weeks

6. Six Weeks

Assignments

1. Six Weeks

2. Six Weeks

3. Six Weeks

4. Six Weeks

5. Six Weeks

6. Six Weeks

Evaluation Process

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Students recognize, evaluate, and prepare for a rapidly evolving global business environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce and/or postsecondary education.

The student develops skills necessary to address a changing business environment. The student is expected to:

  • design, conduct, and analyze a survey to identify business trends and changes; and
  • identify a business problem, determine alternative solutions, and defend a recommendation.
  • exhibit productive work habits and attitudes
  • prioritize work to fulfill responsibilities and meet deadlines; and
  • demonstrate characteristics for successful working relationships, for example, give and receive criticism, and exercise self-control.
  • plan projects considering time and resource management utilizing current and emerging technologies;
  • identify tasks necessary to complete a job.
  • describe the impact of technological change on computer information systems positions and the resulting need for life-long learning and retraining;
  • research employment opportunities in the field of computer information systems; and
  • prepare a personal portfolio for employment purposes, including:

    (i) letters of application;

    (ii) resumes;

    (iii) reference sheets; and

    (iv) examples of achievement.

  • analyze the effects of ethical practices on a business; and
  • select and apply appropriate technology as tools to address business needs;
  • research emerging information systems tools
  • perform specific tasks using appropriate specialized hardware and software;
  • research and develop a business
  • project incorporating data imported from various sources; and
  • select and apply technology to process and manipulate text, graphics, and other images
  • identify standards and styles of multimedia presentations;
  • identify guidelines for using graphics, sound, and video objects in text documents and presentations;
  • recognize and apply lookup tables, built-in functions, macros, and advanced charts and graphs
  • exhibit correct telecommunications ethics and etiquette;
  • develop guidelines for using on-line services; and
  • research world-wide information via

    telecommunications, including:

    (i) cyberpals;

    (ii) global surveys; and

    (iii) research.

  • select operating systems, environments, and utilities appropriate to specific hardware and software;
  • research options for connecting one computer to another; and
  • access data storage and output devices using a network
  • research controls for information systems facilities, data, communications, and applications appropriate to specific risks;
  • research law and legislation concerning electronic security breeches; and
  • apply procedures used to restart and recover from situations such as system failure and computer virus.

Facilitator:  Joy Rousseau  (Vita)


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