Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

College and Career Applications
Course Descriptions - Business Education
Suggested Course Sequences - The following course sequences are recommended for students pursuing the careers listed
below.
Business Professional Courses Grade Level Computer Technology Courses Grade Level
Business Innovation* 9 Business Innovation* 9
Microsoft Edge* 9 Microsoft Edge* 9
Sports & Entertainment Marketing* 10, 11, 12 AP Computer Science Principles 9, 10, 11, 12
Entrepreneurship 10, 11, 12 Visual BASIC .Net Programming* 10, 11, 12
Career Internship 12 JAVA Programming * 10, 11, 12
Career Internship 12
*Semester Course
ACCOUNTING I - BU1228
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
12104A001
Course Description: This course presents the language of business in clear, understandable financial terms. Basic information is provided regarding the complex operations of business,
government, and other institutions. This course is for students who desire beginning technical preparation for careers in accounting or related business fields for which mastery of some
accounting knowledge and skill is needed. Students will engage in exercises that plan, store, analyze and interpret financial data. Students will use the computer to reinforce accounting
concepts.
ACCOUNTING II - BU1231
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
State Code:
12104A002
Course Description: This advanced course is designed for those who expect to make accounting or a business related occupation a career choice. Students will develop a more in-depth
knowledge base of the principles of accounting with greater emphasis on financial statements and accounting records. It is a study of partnerships, corporations, and specific branches of
business organizations. The students will become familiar with such specialized fields of accounting as cost accounting for merchandising and manufacturing businesses. Students will
apply their learning by using simulations and computer-assisted instruction.
BUSINESS INNOVATION - BU2205
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
12001A001
Course Description: Business Innovation is a course designed to help students explore the world of business at an introductory level. In this project-based “Think Tank”, students will
learn about business fundamentals by creating their own ideas and developing a product throughout the semester. Using creativity and a business plan, students will focus on core topics
such as business operations, production, marketing, management, accounting, finance, and more. In addition to covering theory and applications, the course will use a business
simulation to help students understand how the functional areas tie together while running a business.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES - AP – BU2237
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
10161A000
Course Description: Have you ever dreamed of creating your own app? AP Computer Science Principles will introduce the basic principles of computer science from the perspective of
mobile computing using App Inventor to create Android-based apps. Students will learn to create socially useful computational artifacts while using a curriculum that emphasizes
communication and collaboration in a project-based approach and classroom environment. This course involves a strong writing component, as students are required to maintain a portfolio
of their work. No previous programming experience is required to take AP Computer Science Principles. Students enrolled in AP Computer Science Principles are encouraged to
take the Advanced Placement (AP) exam in May, which may result in college credit for some students. There is a fee associated with the AP exam.
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