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Computer Science for Business
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Computer Science for Business provides an understanding of basic computer programming concepts and logic for the business workforce. The course introduces programming through a variety of projects and object-based programming activities and applications. Business-related skills such as teamwork, interpersonal skills, and professionalism will be explored and demonstrated through project-based learning.
Describe large-scale software and device design processes, data usage, and implementation plansDecompose an everyday problem into parts, then filter the important information to create a new sequence to solve the prExplain how code or other systems work in the background in ways that may not be apparent to the userAdapt existing algorithms to solve computational problemsPlan algorithms using pseudocode, then compare and convert the code to a programming languageExplain the differences among sequential statements, conditional statements, and and/or iterationsDetermine the benefits and disadvantages of choosing one control structure over anotherDetermine when a solution to a problem requires decisions to be made among alternativesModel the methods and procedures by which computing devices translate digital information into a user interface that canCollect data using computational tools and transform the data into visualizations that translate the story the data is cUse the design process to create or improve a product which has broad applications in businessUse the design thinking or engineering process, including mistakes and feedback, to diagnose and correct a problemExplain how digital identity is created and maintained, including the persistence and public availability of artifactsCollect feedback from a wide variety of users and systematically design and develop programs for different target audienResearch problems that can be solved only by humans and machines working in tandemResearch and share information on ways technology facilitates the disruption of traditional businesses, institutionsSelect a career field and gather information about how computing has impacted it in both positive and negative waysDemonstrate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school, district, or business policiesLocate and curate information from digital sourcesDiscuss the impact of malicious hacking on governments, businesses, and individualsDevelop a model or simulation to formulate, test, and refine a hypothesisCompare and contrast a wide variety of programming languages that are commonly used in the business worldConstruct digital projects to be used in a business environmentDevelop and use a series of test cases to verify that a program performs according to its design specificationsIdentify, isolate, and report incidents (threats) that pose personal and business safety issues while using devicesDiscuss the provisions and ramifications of end-user license agreementsGather, evaluate, and share information about tradeoffs between allowing information to be publicDiagnose and resolve performance and connectivity issues with computers and peripheralsDescribe problems that can impact network functionalityIdentify the responsibilities of operating system software