AllentownSchool District

The Academy of Information Technology (Louis E. Dieruff High School)

Academy Purpose

The purpose of the Academy of Information Technology is to provide instruction and experiences, which will lead to technology-based careers in the 21st century

Program Description

Students can follow one or parts of five threads of career pathways in the academy: computer operating systems and networking; computer applications; computer graphics; computer programming; and electronics. 

Academy of Information Technology Recommended Curriculum

 

Grade 11

Grade 12**

English III

English IV

Mathematics (on level)

United States Government

Science (on level)

Mathematics (on level)

Physical Education

Physical Education

Computer Programming I

Databases

Computer Graphics

Elective(s)

Elective(s)

 


 

Course Requirements:

Course

Credit

Computer Architecture (recommended for grade 10)

1.0

Web Page Design/Desktop Publishing

0.5

Computer Graphics

0.5

Computer Programming I

0.5


3.0 credit courses above and 1.0 credit for the courses below

 

Course

Credit

Computer Networking

1.0

Advanced Web Page Design & Multimedia Imaging

0.5

Computer Programming II

0.5

Internet Applications

0.5










Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average, have satisfactory attendance and school citizenship. They will also receive an Acknowledgement of Skills Certificate for high achievement in any of the areas of computer technology, networking, programming, web page design, computer graphics and electronics. 

Courses

Computer Programming I   - No. 371
Prerequisite:  Algebra I
Grade 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods       0.5 Credit

In this course, Java introduces students to the capabilities of computers and provides a fundamental knowledge of programming structures. By writing programs, students will use microcomputers as a problem-solving tool and learn techniques that are transferable to other programming languages.

Computer Programming II - No. 372
Prerequisite:  Computer Programming I
Grade 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods       0.5 Credit

This course is designed to extend students’ knowledge of Java, explore, and compare it to the languages of Scheme and Visual Basic. Students will have writing object-oriented programs with a project-based approach.

Computer Science Principles – AP* - No. 375
Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
Grade 10, 11, 12        Year 1         5 Periods     1.0 Credit

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course. Students will develop computational thinking vital for success across multiple disciplines. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while exploring using computer software and other technology. Working individually and collaboratively they will also develop effective communication skills through discussions and in writing. This course is designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles examination.

Web Page Design - No. 605
Prerequisite:  Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods       0.5 Credit

This course focuses on creating web pages that communicate the appropriate message and attract an audience using a variety of methods and software.  It includes critical analysis of web page organization, design and functionality.

Advanced Web Page Design & Multimedia Imaging No. 606CT
Prerequisite:  Web Page Design, Computer Graphics
Grade 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods       0.5 Credit

Advanced Web Page Design & Multimedia Imaging is intended for students who have a strong interest in web page design, desktop publishing, multimedia imaging and as a career. Students will explore advanced HTML, XML, and Java Script along with the use of Macromedia Flash to create animations along with 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional imaging.
 
Computer Graphics - No. 726
Grade 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods       0.5 Credit

Computer Graphics develops an awareness of the various creative desktop designing and publishing software standard to the world of advertising and publishing. Students will be introduced to the most commonly used programs: Adobe PhotoShop and PhotoShop by Design. Flash will be available to those students who complete the two previous programs. An intermediate knowledge of basic computer processes is required.

Computer Architecture- No. 881CT
Prerequisite:  Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 11, 12      Year 1.0       5 Periods       1.0 Credit

Computer Architecture involves the study of computer hardware, operating systems, and introductory networking. Students build and upgrade computers and learn operating systems. 

Computer Networking - No. 882CT
Prerequisite:  Computer Architecture and/or teacher approval
Grade 11, 12      Year 1.0       5 Periods       1.0 Credit

Students in this course will learn networking, terminology and configuration of both local area and wide area networks.