Course Descriptions: Business & Computers

This course is offered as dual-credit through Mohawk Valley Community College allowing students the opportunity to receive 3 college credits for successful completion.

This course is the first of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding and interpretation of accounting information. It covers the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses through the adjustment and closing of the books and the preparation of the income statement, the statement of owner’s equity and the balance sheet. The details of accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets and current liabilities are investigated.

Preference given to juniors and seniors; sophomores only with permission of counselor and teacher

This course will introduce students to the gaming industry through computer programming. Learn how to design and develop video games through team projects and hands-on assignments using Game Maker programming software. Learn about the video gaming industry: the history of video games, career opportunities, economic impact of the gaming industry, practical applications of interactive video games, and innovations in the gaming industry.

No prior game or graphics programming experience is necessary.

Students will study laws impacting minors, families, and consumers. This course covers some of the following topics: what is a legal and binding contract, remedies for breach of contract, laws involving the use of credit and personal finance, personal and real property, and protecting property against loss. Emphasis is placed on current events dealing with law and current changes in law. Various guest speakers are invited into the class to answer questions and give short presentations on their careers in the legal field. Students will observe the legal system in operation through a field trip to a local Court House.

Are you unsure of a career choice and confused by too many choices? The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about the features of our economy, explore a variety of careers, learn the skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace, and begin to become financially literate. A job shadowing experience opportunity will be provided.