COS Business Division
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Computers

171029 COMPUTER 5 INTRO TO COMPUTER INFO SYS
Computer 5 is a course intended to introduce students to the science of data/information processing. Students will learn how computer systems work, and how they are used in society in general and in business in particular. This course discusses the theory, concepts and terminology used in computer information systems today. Students will learn to use a microcomputer system, how to write some very simple programs, and how to use some important applications software packages, a word processing, spreadsheet and database program.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm.

171025 COMPUTER 6  Programming Fundamentals – Programming in VB.NET
The class is designed to teach how to use the  VB.NET programming language to write Object-Oriented program to solve business problem. Topics included are: fundamental concepts of computer science, math and logic operations; program interface design, controls in VB.Net, decision making and loop in a program, method and procedure, input/output, file operation, exception handling, and database operations, .
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: COMPUTER 5 or 131 or equivalent college course with "C" or better (at a minimum COMPUTER 5 or 131 should be taken concurrently; keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm).

COMPUTER 8 PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS (JAVA)
Comp008 is designed to teach the most popular Object-Oriented Programming Language – Java and the essential analysis and programming techniques for solving business and information technology problems. The topics include fundamental concepts of computer science with emphasis on programming methodology and problem solving, basic math and logic operations, data structures, Object-Oriented programming terminologies, and how to use Java to solve problems including input/output, file operations, exception handling, array processing, database management.

171066 COMPUTER 130 INTRO TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS
This course is designed to teach students how to use a computer. Topics include an introduction to computer concepts, Windows, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Most transfer Business students should take Comp 5 instead of Comp 130; Comp130 is not recommended for students who have completed Comp 5.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm.

171064 COMPUTER 133 DATABASE PROCESSING
Database processing for microcomputers emphasizes relational database theory as well as design and implementation. Practical applications will include using the database software, first to recreate examples from the text, then to design a database, and last to build an application using the database.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: COMPUTER 130 and 131 or equivalent college courses with "C" or better; and keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm.

171352 COMPUTER 135 DESKTOP PUBLISHING FOR BUS
This is a basic course in desktop publishing where students will learn the essentials of design, typography, graphics and text using Aldus PageMaker Software. Desktop Publishing for Business is the use of a microcomputer based system to produce publication materials. The materials include sales reports, project proposals, notices, fliers, office forms, brochures, reports, manuals, and newsletters. Desktop Publishing is the method to produce masters for reproduction.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: COMPUTER 130 or equivalent college course with "C" or better; and ENGLISH 360 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility for ENGLISH 251 determined by COS Placement procedures.

171366 COMPUTER 136 WORD PROCESSING
The course is designed to teach the student the Word processing program. The pace of the course assumes the student has an entry-level typing skill. This course requires additional computer time. 
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ENGLISH 360 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility for ENGLISH 251 determined by COS Placement Procedures; computer experience; intermediate keyboarding skills.

171367 COMPUTER 138 SPREADSHEET DESIGN FOR BUS
This course emphasizes the design, creation, and use of spreadsheets for business applications. Students will learn beginning to advanced features of microcomputer spreadsheets including basic spreadsheet design and creation; beginning and advanced spreadsheet formatting; creating and using templates, macros, and tables; data entry and management; and presentation graphics, including report generation, creating and customizing graphs, and creating and running computer slide shows.
Advisory on recommended Preparation: Keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm and microcomputer experience.

171372 COMPUTER 140 WINDOWS
Computer 140, Operation Systems: Windows is designed to provide the computer student with a theoretical background to enable him/her to understand the relationship of WINDOWS to his/her computer. Students will learn how to use this software productively. The course includes practical applications of the operating system.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm

171370 COMPUTER 210 -COMPUTER ACCOUNTING/QuickBooks
This course will teach students to use computer-based accounting packages to handle the accounting procedures for a business. These packages are usually referred to as "General Ledger Accounting" packages. This course is an introduction to accounting applications software for accountants and business managers.  Cross listed as: Accounting 210
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: ACCT 201 or 1 or equivalent college course with "C" or better; and microcomputer experience.

171373 COMPUTER 220 ESSENTIAL COMPUTER CONCEPTS
This beginning course is designed to give the students a basic familiarity with the personal computer. Topics include what a computer is and how it works, common computer terminology, and an introduction to using Windows. The course is appropriate for anyone just starting to use a computer or thinking about buying one.

171381 COMPUTER 227 PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
This course will teach students how to prepare a business presentation using Presentation software. Students will learn how to create a computerized slide show as well as speaker outlines/notes and audience handouts.
Advisory on Recommend Preparation: Computer experience and keyboarding speed of 20 cwpm.

171382 COMPUTER 228 INTRO TO WORLD WIDE WEB
This beginning course is designed to give the student a basic familiarity with the World Wide Web. Topics include a brief history of the Internet and World Wide Web, browsing through Web pages, searching for and locating appropriate Web pages, and sending and receiving electronic mail.

171383 COMPUTER 229 WEB PAGE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
This course emphasizes the design and creation of Web pages. After an introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web, students will learn how to use a Web publishing software program, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, to create professional-looking Web pages.
Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Experience with Windows.

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Last updated: March 16, 2010

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