2012-2013 High School Curriculum Bulletin - McAllen ISD

Page 308642 CTED BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ILowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: NoneThis course is designed to allow students to apply technical skillsin addressing the personal and business applications of emergingtechnologies. The course focuses on the application of word processing,spreadsheet and database technology. With appropriate supervision,students exchange information via telecommunications; desktoppublishing and presentation management. Students learn to identifythe concepts of a computer network and analyze computer operatingsystems. This course also provides a foundation for additional businesscourses. NOTE: This course satisfies the Technology Applicationsgraduation requirement. This course may satisfy the requirements forMAS Certification. This course serves the identified student by an ARDCommittee. NOTE: This course satisfies the Technology Applicationsgraduation requirement.7311 BUSINESS LAWLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1/2Rank: NoneStudents analyze the social responsibility of business and industryregarding the significant issues relating to the legal environment,business ethics,torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments,personal property, sales,warranties business organization, concept ofagency and employment, and real property. Students apply technicalskills to address business applications of contemporary legal issues.Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal,managerial, marketing, financial, ethical and international dimensionsof business to make appropriate business decisions.7532 ENTREPRENEURSHIPLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1/2Rank: NoneThis course is designed to focus on those marketing and managerialfunctions which are critical to owning and operating a business.Application of broad marketing and management concepts andknowledge is provided through the development of marketing, financialand management plans for a business.7552 PRACTICUM MARKETING DYNAMICS (CO-OP 1 )Lowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1-3Rank: NoneThis course is designed to offer students an enhanced, comprehensiveand rigorous approach to the study of marketing. Students begin withthe foundations necessary for success in the marketplace. They learnsimilarities and differences between business and marketing and theimpact of society on business. They explore the impact of internationalmarketing. Students develop interpersonal skills, research employmenttrends and prepare for marketing careers. All students in this courseparticipate in the work-based component that requires at least 15hours a week of on-the-job training at an approved marketing trainingstation. Economics, math and communication concepts are integratedthroughout the course. NOTE: This course may meet the requirementsto satisfy a CPR certificate,Food Handler’s Permit, and customer servicetraining certificate.7554 PRACTICUM MARKETING DYNAMICS II (CO-OP 2 )Lowest Grade Placement: 12Credit: 1-3Rank: NoneThis course is designed to emphasize day-to-day management functionsperformed by marketing professionals. The course focuses on applyingknowledge and skills learned in previous marketing education coursesto management-oriented challenges. Students in this course analyzethe impact of marketing on the global economy and apply economicconcepts to responsibilities of marketing management and internationalmarketing. All students in this course participate in the work-basedcomponent that requires at least 15 hours a week of on-the-job trainingat an approved marketing training station. Math, communications andinterpersonal skills are integrated throughout the course. NOTE:This course may meet the requirements to satisfy a CPR certificate, FoodHandler’s Permit, and customer service training certificate.7562/7564 CAREER PREPARATION I & IILowest Grade Placement: 11-12Credit: 1-3Rank: NoneThis course is a work-based learning experience designed to provideclassroom instructional activities related to on-the-job trainingexperiences. Specific on-the-job training will be provided throughthe use of a training plan developed by the cooperative educationcoordinator/teacher and the training station supervisor in areas thatare compatible with the student’s career goals. Safety instructions andappropriate employability skills will be included. NOTE: This coursemay meet the requirements to satisfy a CPR certificate, Food Handler’sPermit, and customer service training certificate.HEALTH SCIENCES3172 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and PhysicsRank: HonorsThis course is the study of the structures and functions of thecomponents of the human body. This course is designed to build aknowledge base for those students who wish to pursue a medicallyrelated career. Laboratory investigations will include at least onemajor dissection(usually a cat), microscopic studies and physiologyinvestigations. Lecture includes the physiology of each organ system.Students may attend presentations and lectures on related subjects orfield trips to health care facilities. Students are expected to participatein group projects and complete outside research. Students shouldconsult their college of choice to determine whether or not Anatomyand Physiology will satisfy entry requirements.7812 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCESLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRecommendation: BiologyRank: NoneThis course is designed to give students an overview of thetherapeutic,diagnostic, environmental and information systems of thehealth care industry. The focus is on career exploration, leadershipdevelopment, ethical and legal issues and history, economics andtrends in financing health care. Students develop a concept of healthand wellness from the perspective of a consumer as well as a potentialprofessional in the health care industry. This course may be used tosatisfy the requirements for First Aid and CPR certification.7822 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (MEDTERM)Lowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 1/2Rank: NoneA course designed to develop a working knowledge of the languageof medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learningprefixes,suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By relating terms tobody systems,students identify proper use of the words in a medicalenvironment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the studentability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced educationin health care.7832 HEALTH SCIENCES CLINICAL ROTATIONLowest Grade Placement: 11Credit: 2Recommendation: HST 1 and BiologyRank: NoneThis two-hour pre-employment lab course includes development andapplication of skills in the classroom and/or clinical setting. Studentsreceive classroom instruction, and then in their clinical rotations, theyspend time in local hospitals observing and participating in activitiesconducted in various departments. At the clinical rotation site, studentshave the opportunity to observe, and, when appropriate, they actuallyassist many types of health care professionals. This course is a 2 periodclass. NOTE: Students have some expenses for this class.7841 PRACTICUM HEALTH SCIENCE ( PHARMACOLOGY)Lowest Grade Placement: 12Credit: 2Recommendation: Health Science IRank: NoneThis course provided students with knowledge and skills in theclassification and study of pharmacological agents to understand thetreatment, care, and restoration of the client’s health. Students willexplore the practical applications of mathematics related to the diseaseprocess, dosage calculators, and interaction. Note: This course may meetrequirements for pharmacy technician certificate.HUMAN SERVICES7602 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICESLowest Grade Placement: 9Credit: 1/2Prerequisite: NoneRank: NoneThis course is a comprehensive laboratory course designed to addressabroad range of knowledge and skills related to personal developmentand management, promotion of strong families, and preparation for adultroles. Content includes a focus on interpersonal skills; decision-making;promotion of family strengths and well-being; developing positiverelationships with peers; child development and care; and clothingselections and maintenance. Other studies address nutrition and dietarypractices; food selection and preparation; budgeting and consumerbuyingpractices; and management of housing needs. Influences ofsocietal and technological changes, career options, and the managementof multiple family, community, and career roles are included. Studentsmust complete a career connection project each semester of enrollment.NOTE: Students have some expenses for class projects. Students whohave received credit for Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness are not permittedto enroll in this course. Students must complete a career connectionproject each semester of enrollment.7611 FASHION DESIGNLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1Prerequisite: NoneRank: NoneThis course is designed as a technical laboratory to focus on apparelfrom the perspectives of personal decision making related to apparel, theapparel industry, and career preparation. Topics include managing theapparel dollar, apparel repair and alteration, and wardrobe planning, care,and maintenance. Quality apparel construction is addressed as it relatesto consumer decision making and career preparation for the apparelindustry. Other content addresses career options and managementpractices for assuming multiple family, community, and career roles.Students must complete a career connection project. NOTE: Studentshave some expenses for class projects.7621 LIFETIME NUTRITION & WELLNESSLowest Grade Placement: 10Credit: 1/2Prerequisite: NoneRank: NoneThis course is designed as a technical laboratory concentrating onnutrition, food choices, and food management skills for individuals andthe family throughout the life cycle. Instruction addresses nutritionand food science from the perspective of food habits and wellness, menuplanning,special dietary needs, food costs and budgeting: consumerfood-buying strategies; food safety and sanitation procedures; foodlabels; technology implications; food handling, storage, and preparationpractices. Meal etiquette; career options; and techniques for managingmultiple family,community, and career roles are part of the content.Students must complete a career connection project. NOTE: Thiscourse may be used to meet the requirements for a food handler permit.