PTHS Curriculum Guide 2024-2025

SMART TECHNOLOGY I (078) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None This introductory course provides a hands-on approach to designing, creating, and maintaining websites using HTML, graphic editors, and scripting languages. In addition, students will learn a variety of business technology concepts including: Small Office Home Office (SOHO) computer networking, cloud storage and backups, workgroup security, and the configuration of peripheral and multimedia devices. Students will also learn the practical application of IPv4, wireless, and Bluetooth technologies as they configure real equipment in a laboratory setting. Industry certifications and advanced training programs are discussed.

SMART TECHNOLOGY II (079) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None

This course provides a hands-on approach to automated home security, smart appliances, and Raspberry Pi control boards. Students will learn to configure security cameras, remote control home entry locks, and small automated appliances. Programming Raspberry Pi control boards and a variety of Smart Home devices will also be discussed.

MARKETING (099) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None

This course explores the basic principles of marketing such as the creation of concepts, strategies, and the development of marketing plans. Students learn about the components of the marketing mix, target marketing, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, proposals, and execution of planning. This course emphasizes strong decision making, critical thinking, and collaborative skills to complete group marketing projects throughout the semester. Marketing introduces students to this exciting field, which includes advertising, consumer research, product development, packaging, and selling. Students will be challenged to create new marketing ideas as they analyze current marketing trends. Students will also explore the legal aspects of these industries. Real life projects allow students to demonstrate their understanding of these areas. This course will examine the impact of marketing in our everyday lives, as well as teach many critical business concepts to prepare students for a career in the area of marketing.

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