Computer Applications
CA091 QuickBooks-Computerized Bookkeeping
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces computerized accounting principles using QuickBooks including setup, managing revenue and expenses, payroll, bank reconciliation, financial statements, inventory, and file maintenance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT090 or BA051 or BA211. F, W
CA091A QuickBooks Part A-Computerized Bookkeeping
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides an overview of bookkeeping tasks that can be performed via the computer program QuickBooks. Includes introductions to setup, managing revenue and expenses. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT090 or BA051 or BA211, or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
CA091B QuickBooks Part B-Computerized Bookkeeping
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides an overview of bookkeeping tasks that can be performed via the computer program QuickBooks. Includes introductions to payroll, bank reconciliation and inventory. Prerequisite: Grad of C or better in BT090 or BA051 or BA211, or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
CA091C QuickBooks Part C-Computerized Bookkeeping
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides an overview of bookkeeping tasks that can be performed via the computer program QuickBooks. Includes introductions to budgets, financial statements, graphs, year-end procedures and file maintenance. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in BT090 or BA051 or BA211, or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
CA117 Microsoft Publisher
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces Microsoft Publisher publication software. Includes formatting and enhancing text, working with art, using design gallery and drawing tools, as well as using the catalog feature for creating publications. Includes using styles; flowing text into multiple columns; creating drop caps and reversed text; using BorderArt, WordArt, text wrap and mail merge. Covers features for improving publications design, creating multiple-page publications, and creating a web site. Prerequisite: computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability of 25 words per minute. Offered as needed.
CA117A Microsoft Publisher 1
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Provides part one of a hands-on introduction to Microsoft Publisher publication software. Covers topics including formatting and enhancing text, working with art, Design Gallery and drawing tools, and using the Catalog feature for creating publications. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability of 25 words per minute. Class fee $5 Offered as needed.
CA117B Microsoft Publisher 2
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Presents part two of a hands-on introduction to Microsoft Publisher publication software. Includes using styles, flowing text into multiple columns, and creating drop caps and reversed text. Covers features for improving publications and creating multiple-page publications. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CA117A or equivalent, computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability. Offered as needed.
CA117C Microsoft Publisher 3
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Offers part three of a hands-on introduction to Microsoft Publisher publication software. Includes using special features such as BorderArt, WordArt, text wrap around objects, mail merge and preparation for commercial printing. Covers features for working efficiently and creating a Web site. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CA117B or equivalent, computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability. Offered as needed.
CA118A Microsoft Windows Basics
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces software currently used in business and industry. Includes exploring and managing disk organization and using the accessories. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability. F, W, Sp, Su
CA118B1 Excel Basics 1
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces building and editing worksheets, formatting and printing worksheets, working with formulas and functions, and charting using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
CA118B2 Excel Basics 2
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Covers use of special features including using and analyzing list data, using macros, enhancing charts, sharing Excel files and saving as a Web page. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; Grade of C or better in CA118B1; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
CA118B3 Excel Basics 3
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Focuses on "what-if" analysis, PivotTables, linking, embedding and customizing using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CA118B2; computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
CA118C1 Access Basics 1
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces database basics for forms design, data entry, queries and reports. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
CA118C2 Access Basics 2
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces multiple table and advanced queries; PivotTables and PivotCharts; forms and subforms; and importing, exporting and linking data. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; grade of C or better in CA118C1 or consent of instructor. Offered as needed.
CA118D Internet for Office Environmt
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces the Internet and demonstrates how this resource may be used effectively in a modern office. Emphasizes information currently needed by office professionals. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CA118A or CS101. F, W, Su
CA118E Outlook Basics
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces office software currently used in business and industry. The brands of software in this class may change as industry standards evolve. Covers electronic messaging (e-mail management), use of the address book, calendar and task management. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device) and touch keyboarding ability. F, W
CA118F1 PowerPoint Basics 1
1 credit hours, 1 Lecture hours
Introduces presentation software with an emphasis on designing and formatting business-related presentations. Prerequisite: Computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device); touch keyboarding ability; or consent of instructor. F, W, Su
CA119 Office Desktop Publishing 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces publication planning, typography, publication design principles, and hands-on desktop publishing preparation of office publications, including the features of text threading, layers, frames, kerning, and tracking. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability of 25 words per minutes; computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device). F
CA121 Keyboarding
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Presents basic touch keyboarding skills on standard microcomputer keyboards. Emphasizes speed and accuracy, the basic vocabulary of entering or retrieving information, and the formatting of business letters and reports. F, W, Sp, Su
CA122 Keyboard Skillbuilding
3 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Uses exercises to improve keyboarding proficiency, speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability of 25 words per minute; 30 words per minute recommended. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. F or W or Sp or Su
CA123C Formatting C
1 credit hours, 2 Lab hours
Covers the third credit of formatting. Presents additional format styles for tables, letters and reports, including minutes and itineraries. Prerequisite: CA123B and CA201D1 and CA201D2. Touch keyboarding skill is essential. Class fee $5. Offered as needed.
CA201D Microsoft Word Processing 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Presents basic word processing training in the operation of Microsoft Word software. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability of 30 words per minute. F, W, Sp, Su
CA201D3 Microsoft Word Processing 1, Part 3
1 credit hours, 2 Lab hours
Offers basic to intermediate word processing training in the operation of Microsoft Word for Windows. Prerequisite: CA201D1: Touch keyboarding ability of 30 words per minute. CA201D2: Grade of "C" or better in CA201D1. CA201D3: Grade of "C" or better in CA201D2. Offered as needed.
CA202D Microsoft Word Processing 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Offers intermediate word processing training using Microsoft Word software for persons with prior basic skills and knowledge of word processing. Prerequisite: Grade or C or better in CA201D or equivalent and touch keyboarding ability of 35 wpm. F, W, Sp
CA202D3 Microsoft Word Processing 2, Part 3
1 credit hours, 2 Lab hours
Offers intermediate word processing training using Microsoft Word software for persons with prior basic skills and knowledge of word processing. Prerequisite: CA202D1: Touch keyboarding ability of 30 words per minute. CA202D2: Grade of "C" or better in CA202D1. CA202D3: Grade of "C" or better in CA202D2. Offered as needed.
CA205 PageMaker 1
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Offers a hands-on microcomputer desktop publishing course providing beginning level training in the use of Adobe PageMaker desktop publishing software. Includes setting up and printing publications, importing and formatting text and graphics, using styles, using graphics tools, using spot color and tints, and using layers and frames. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability of 25 words per minute and computer literacy (prior experience with computer and mouse device). Class fee $15. Offered as needed.
CA208 Workplace Presentations Using PowerPoint
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces the preparation of computer presentations for the workplace using current presentation software. Includes software techniques, design and typography basics, and production techniques for slides, overheads and/or screen shows. Prerequisite:Grade of C or better in CS101, or equivalent , or consent of instructor. F, W
CA210W Office Micro-Windows
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Reviews integrated software training using Microsoft Works for Windows. Includes training in the word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics and communications features of this software on the microcomputer. Application problems will consist of using the integrated program in business-related projects. Prerequisite: CS101 and touch keyboarding skill. Class fee $15. Offered as needed.
CA213 Integrating Office Procedures
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Brings together the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of one-year Business Technology students, and serves as a review for students continuing for a degree. Uses a business simulation to reinforce and expand computer and other office skills. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CS101, CA118A, CA118B1, CA118C1, CA201D, BT116 and BT120 (or concurrent enrollment). W, Sp
CA219 Office Desktop Publishing 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on publication planning, typography, publication design principles and hands-on desktop publishing preparation of office publications, including the features of color, graphics, tables, transparency, books, printing/print shops, and exporting to PDF files. Prerequisite: CA119 or consent of instructor. W.
CA225 Advanced Document Production
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers development of correct formats for business reports, letters, memos, tabbed columns, and forms. Uses a variety of input methods, such as taped dictation, CD ROM dictation, scanned documents, voice recognition software, and printed rough drafts. Develops basic skill in the operation of a transcribing machine. Stresses application of language arts skills. Develops the skill to produce documents accurately within specified timed guidelines and touch type at a minimum of 40 words per minute on 3-minute timings (with specified error limits). Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability of 35 words per minute (no penalty for errors; 3-minute timings) and grade of C or better in BT099 CA202D. Sp.
CA230 Executive Office Simulation
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Provides a work-flow simulation that gives students experience in working as team members with office co-workers. Includes practice in decision-making, prioritizing and time management. brings together skills acquired in prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better BA214 and CA213. W, Sp
CA232 Integrated Office Software Applications
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Emphasizes critical thinking skills to apply previous computer and business knowledge in the creation of individual and group projects. Students study and apply procedures for importing, exporting, linking, embedding and merging. Uses electronic mail, peripheral equipment and presentation software in the production of business documentation and oral reports. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CA118A, CA118B1, CA118C1, CA202D and CA213. W
Updated October 28, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.