Business and Applied Technologies

Business Applications/Excel is designed to teach students the software applications that are needed to be a successful college student (whether you decide on college or career) and beyond. This course is aligned with other courses to introduce students to the specific skills that are needed for future business classes, with the primary focus on Microsoft Excel. If Microsoft Office Specialist certification is obtained, the student will earn Honors credit for this course.

Prerequisite: Sophomores with teacher approval.
In this course, students will explore the skills and resources needed to launch a new business or product – or become more purposeful and successful in an existing small business. Students will take business ideas, explore the business/market fit, consumer testing, financial planning, and more – ultimately developing a business plan and presenting an investor pitch.  

Prerequisite: Sophomores with teacher approval.
In this course, students will explore the skills and resources needed to launch a new business or product – or become more purposeful and successful in an existing small business. Students will take business ideas, explore the business/market fit, consumer testing, financial planning, and more – ultimately developing a business plan and presenting an investor pitch.  

Prerequisite: an AP level course + Honors Math or 90% in CP1 Math

AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level microeconomics course. Students cultivate their understanding of the principles that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers by using principles and models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts, and data as they explore concepts like scarcity and markets; costs, benefits, and marginal analysis; production choices and behavior; and market inefficiency and public policy.

Recommended prerequisites: Design Thinking or Human Computer Interaction

This is a first course in basic concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) including ethical issues and the roles of AI in everyday life. The course will focus on issues surrounding AI including application workflows, skill sets, ethics, bias, culture, regulations, and professional expectations. Discussions will include AI applications in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Students will use visual programming environments to implement and evaluate elementary AI applications.

Recommended prerequisites: Fundamentals of Information Technology OR Human Computer Interaction

This is the University of Cincinnati’s DMC2167 course. The gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar industry releasing thousands of new titles each year. This course will introduce students to the process of creating an original game as well as introduce them to the basic tools and skills necessary to bring to their own game concepts
from idea to reality. This course is perfect for both game fans as well as for students looking to begin the undergraduate certificate in Game Design. 

Recommended prerequisites: Design Thinking or Human Computer Interaction

This is the University of Cincinnati’s CS1010 course. This is a first course in basic concepts and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) including ethical issues and the roles of AI in everyday life. The course will focus on issues surrounding AI including application workflows, skill sets, ethics, bias, culture, regulations, and professional expectations. Discussions will include AI applications in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Students will use visual programming
environments to implement and evaluate elementary AI applications.

Recommended Prerequisite: Design Thinking

Through an immersive exploration of the design thinking process, students will be introduced to problem-solving in product design challenges. Leveraging industry-standard CAD software, students will DESIGN then BUILD 3D models, bringing their ideas to life. The course goes beyond virtual realms as students craft physical prototypes, engaging in a continuous cycle of iteration and improvement. By the end, students will emerge with the skills and confidence to present polished, real-world solutions. This course is also available as a Science elective, but does not meet Science graduation requirements.

Prerequisite: Design + Build Lab I or teacher approval.

Students will build on the skills and equipment knowledge developed in Design + Build Lab to create a complex prototype that solves a real-world design challenge. Students will consider feasibility, scalability, and viability in the development of these new products. 

Students will engage with Design and Studio Thinking as they explore a variety of traditional and digital materials including but not limited to CAD programs and Adobe Photoshop which will ultimately lead to 3D planning to explore the process from Conception, Ideation and create protypes. Through this course students will gain skills and a conceptual understanding of design thinking and complex problem solving. *This course will serve as a prerequisite for Design + Build Lab and Digital Product related courses in the Innovation Hub.

Prerequisites: Oral Communications; recommended Moeller Media Production

Discover the art of podcasting in this dynamic course, where students explore narrative
storytelling, refine their speaking and interviewing skills, and master technical production techniques. From crafting compelling scripts to editing audio and designing soundscapes, students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. The course also introduces essential business strategies, including branding, audience engagement, and monetization, introducing students to the skills needed to launch and market their own podcast. By the end of the course, students will have a fully produced podcast series to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit. This course does not fulfill English graduation course requirements.

Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship and / or Student Run Business and teacher approval

Students will use previous business knowledge and experience to develop more advanced business plans. These will answer specific business challenges provided by clients OR allow a student to expand the business idea developed in intro to entrepreneurship. Eventually, students will present plans to professionals.

Fundamentals of Information Technology is an introduction to the field of Information Technology including technology concepts, terminology, hardware components and software applications. Students will be introduced to and asked to apply basic skills in the core areas of information technology such as programming, database management, networking, systems administration, and web development and the basic research, problem solving and decision making skills required to be successful in this field. The course emphasizes the role of technical communication, project management, languages, tools, models and application architectures within the I.T. development process.

Recommended Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Information Technology CCP

Fundamentals of Web Development covers modern Web standards, well-formed and valid documents, Semantic XHTML/HTML, User Centered Design of Static Web Sites, Styling and layout of Web documents with CSS, common tools for Web Site development. Emphasis is on coding syntactically correct Web documents using an engineering design perspective focused on functionality over visual design. Additionally, the course covers a variety of basic XML technologies for data representation and transformation. Handson active learning required.

Recommended prerequisite: Design Thinking or Fundamentals of IT

Students will explore the design of digital interfaces that facilitate the use of computers and other personal electronic devices such as handheld devices. Theory and practice of usability is emphasized. Students will design and develop a software prototype, identify needs, analyze tasks, and develop profiles of users, practice user-centered design development, and communicate effectively information architecture, navigation, interaction, graphically and with media.

Recommended prerequisite: Human Computer Interaction

This introductory course in coding robots introduces students to fundamental coding
concepts and patterns through hands-on interaction with small-scale robots. As students
build confidence and experience, they progress to creating dynamic behaviors and movement-based programming for more advanced robotic systems. The course emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking, offering an accessible starting point for learners with no prior coding experience.

Recommended prerequisite: Fundamentals of IT plus one additional I.T. CCP course

System Administration is a course that will provide the knowledge and hands on skills necessary to manage a Local Area Network and its resources. Topics covered include directory services, server management, file and print services, and user/client administration in a heterogeneous operating system environment. Students will setup and manage a fully functioning computer network of systems. Handson active learning required

Recommended prerequisite: Moeller Media Production

This class is designed for advanced production students who are self- motivated, independent minded, with a strong interest in sports broadcasting. Responsibilities for these students will include: producing a regular news program and production of various live events/sports, seasonal recap videos designed to highlight different teams/clubs and their achievements, as well as training small groups to produce different events for online streaming. Through this process they will learn interviewing and investigative skills, along with expanding their production skills, which are necessary to film, edit, and broadcast a consistently high-quality production. This course will meet during the school day, and will require activity outside of the regular school day. 

Recommended prerequisite: Oral Communication, and Design Thinking

Explore the world of media production in this course designed for visual storytellers and technical creatives. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the core elements of multi-media creation, primarily in support of Moeller Media efforts. Key focus areas include: • Research, scriptwriting, and interviewing • Television production fundamentals, such as videography, camera operation, gripping, stage management, lighting, audio, • Digital editing technology and practice, including digital images, audio and sound, and video * Students who take this course are required to participate in live event broadcasts each semester and assist with the production of assigned productions later in the semester.

Recommended prerequisite: Oral Communication, and Design Thinking

Explore the world of media production in this course designed for visual storytellers and technical creatives. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the core elements of multi-media creation, primarily in support of Moeller Media efforts. Key focus areas include: • Research, scriptwriting, and interviewing • Television production fundamentals, such as videography, camera operation, gripping, stage management, lighting, audio, • Digital editing technology and practice, including digital images, audio and sound, and video * Students who take this course are required to participate in live event broadcasts each semester and assist with the production of assigned productions later in the semester.

Computer App for College 1 (CP1) is designed to teach students the basic software applications that are needed to be a successful college student (whether you decide on college or career) and beyond.  This course is aligned with other courses to introduce students to the specific skills that are needed for future classes, such as writing research papers, using tables, charting and analyzing data, and creating communication pieces and presentations.  This course will focus on Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) but will also address additional content as needed.