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NOTE FOR
ALL ONLINE CLASSES:
Online students must have their own personal computer with
the proper software to complete their lab assignments hours.
Online students cannot use SMC lab facilities at any time..
CIS 1, INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTERS WITH APPLICATIONS ( 3 UNITS )
Transfer: UC, CSU
. Prerequisite: None.
This beginning course covers the broad use of microcomputers.
Topics include a description of the microcomputer and how
it works, microprocessing concepts, and how to buy a computer.
Beginning word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Windows
concepts are introduced. Hands-on experience is provided in
a microcomputer lab. Note: Business students should enroll
in CIS 4, and programming, computer science, or engineering
students should enroll in CS 3.
CIS 4, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS,
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS ( 3 UNITS )
Transfer: UC, CSU
. Prerequisite: None.
This introductory course intended for business majors covers
the broad use of microcomputers in business. Designed to familiarize
students with Microsoft Office, it includes the study of word
processing using Word 2002, spreadsheet using Excel 2002,
database using Access 2002, and presentation software using
Power Point 2002 as well as Windows and integration concepts.
Hands-on experience in a microcomputer lab is included.
CIS 31, ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEETS (
3 UNITS )
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: None.
This course includes a detailed study of accounting applications
using Excel 2002 spreadsheet package. Topics include the commands,
formats, and functions of Excel 2002 with emphasis on its
use as a problem solving and financial analysis tool.
CIS 32, DATA BASE MANAGEMENT (
3 UNITS )
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: CIS 4.
This course presents an introduction to relational database
management systems using Microsoft Access 2002. Topics include:
designing, maintaining and querying a database; creating forms,
reports, macros, custom toolbars and menus; integrating Access
with other applications and the World Wide Web; and an introduction
to writing Visual Basic code.
CIS 33, ADVANCED DATABASE MANAGEMENT
(ACCESS) ( 3 UNITS )
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: CIS 32.
Students will learn some of the advanced
topics of Access 2002, including reviewing database objects;
designing and documenting a database; using import wizards,
action queries and SQL; designing complex forms; creating
complex reports and queries; customizing the user interface;
using visual basic for applications, error handling, combo
box programming and ActiveX Controls; introduction to object
models; securing the database; and connecting to the Web.
CIS 34, ADVANCED EXCEL WITH VISUAL BASIC
FOR APPLICATIONS 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: CIS 31.
This course provides Excel users with
the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to write macros
using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within the Excel
environment. The course helps users to automate repetitive
tasks, customize Excel menus, buttons and screens, and create
user friendly interface for input and output. The course covers
basic programming techniques used in Visual Basic and VBA.
CIS 35, COMPUTER ACCOUNTING 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: Accounting 1.
This course provides the student with a realistic approach
to computerized, integrated accounting principle using Quick
Books software package. Students will work with the various
components of an accounting system in an ongoing business,
as well as set up an accounting system for a new company.
CIS 36B, INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
- WORDPERFECT 1 UNIT
. Prerequisite: None.
This short introductory course in word processing. WordPerfect
2002, acquaints the student with basic features of the software
including creating, revising, storing, and printing documents.
It is offered as a brief overview of the software.
CIS 36C, INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEET
- EXCEL 1 UNIT
. Prerequisite: None.
This short introductory course in Excel 2002 spreadsheet software
acquaints the student with basic features of the software
including creating, editing, formatting, and printing of electronic
worksheets. It is offered as a brief overview of the software.
CIS 36F, INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS
2000 1 UNIT
. Prerequisite:
None.
This beginning course covers Microsoft Windows 2000, a graphical
user interface and operating environment for the IBM compatible
PC. Topics include the basics of using a "mouse";
icons; opening, closing and manipulating "windows";
using Explorer; and working with multiple programs at once
(multitasking). My Computer, Network, Neighborhood, Recycle
Bin, Start button and the Task bar will also be explored.
Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab.
CIS 36G, INTRO TO INTERNET
1 UNIT
. Advisory: A working knowledge
of Windows 2000.
This hands-on short course provides an introduction to the
Internet and experience navigating the World Wide Web. Using
Netscape Communicator 4, you will learn to use E-mail, search
for information, visit interesting web sites, create and save
your own bookmark list, maintain an address book, download
files, and create your own individual Web page. The history
of the Internet, proper on-line etiquette, and relevant social
and ethical issues will be discussed.
CIS 36H, INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE
(HTML) 1 UNIT
. Advisory: Working knowledge
of Windows and the Internet.
This course is a short introductory course providing instruction
in the use of HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) to create
World Wide Web pages. It includes the principles of basic
page design, the use of graphics and other media files, and
the creation of linked documents.
CIS 36I, INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS 1 UNIT
. Prerequisite:
None.
. Advisory: A working knowledge of Windows 2000.
This short introductory course in Access 2002 software acquaints
the student with basic features of the software, including
creating, retrieving, and printing electronic databases. It
is offered as a brief overview of the software.
CIS 36J, INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING
- WORD 1 UNIT
.
Prerequisite: None
. Skill Advisory: Working knowledge
of Windows.
This short introductory course in word processing (Microsoft
Word) acquaints the student with basic features of the software
including creating, revising, storing, and printing documents.
It is offered as a brief overview of the software.
CIS 36P INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
2002 1 UNIT
. Prerequisite: None. While there
is no formal prerequisite for this course, the student is
expected to have a working knowledge of Windows 2000.
This hands-on short course on presentation software teaches
the use of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 for business applications.
Presentations, handouts, and speaker notes are designed, created,
and formatted, using PowerPoint. Students will use graphics,
templates, and objects to enhance presentations. Hands-on
experience is provided in a microcomputer lab.
CIS 36Q, INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS
1 UNIT
. Prerequisite: Accounting
1 or 21.
This beginning course covers QuickBooks, an easy-to-use, complete
accounting system for small businesses. Topics include a review
of fundamental accounting concepts, the creation of a QuickBooks
company, and the analysis of financial statements, reports
and graphs. Students will gain experience in the creation
and use of invoices, purchase orders, inventory, bank accounts
and payroll. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer
lab.
CIS 36T, INTRODUCTION TO TURBO TAX
1 UNIT
. Prerequisite: Accounting 15 or prior tax preparation
experience.
This course will teach students how to prepare Federal income
tax returns and California individual income tax returns using
Turbo Tax software.
CIS 37A, WORD PROCESSING - M.S.
WORD 3 UNITS
.
Advisory: Ability to type 30 wpm and eligibility for English
1, and a working knowledge of Windows 2000.
Through the use of Microsoft Word 2002 software, skills are
developed in creating, revising, formatting, storing, and
printing a variety of business documents. Skills are developed
from basic functions through utilizing features such as AutoText,
columns, custom tab settings, mail merge, envelopes, labels,
templates, headers/footers, footnotes, and Find/Replace features.
Emphasis is placed on office-quality production of documents.
CIS 37B, ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD
3 UNITS
. Prerequisite: CIS 37A.
Using Microsoft Word 2002, with an emphasis on the mass production
of professional quality business copy, students learn to increase
productivity through the concentrated use of automated features
and multiple windows. Students develop problem solving skills
through the repetitive use of document revisions and trouble-shooting
assignments involving the customization of the software. Additionally,
students develop advanced skills in areas of interest ranging
from legal applications to graphics and books or newsletters.
Upon completion of this course, a student has the skills to
provide primary computer support to other individuals using
this software.
CIS39 A, WORD PROCESSING - WORDPERFECT
3 UNITS
. Advisory: Ability to type 30
wam and eligibility for English 1.
Through the use of WordPerfect 2002, skills are developed
in creating, revising, formatting, storing and printing a
variety of business documents. Skills are developed from basic
functions through block procedures, columns, macros, and mail
merge. Emphasis is placed on office quality production of
document.
CIS39 B, ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING 3 UNITS
. Prerequisite: CIS 39A
Using WordPerfect, skills will be developed beyond the basic
procedures acquired in the beginning WordPerfect course. New
functions include: advanced macros and macro editor, advanced
mail merge functions, graphics, printer codes, file management,
styles functions, setup and forms definitions, sorting techniques,
columnar and math function, fonts, desktop publishing, lengthy
manuscript editing with table of contents, outlines, indexing,
and legal applications.
CIS 40, DESKTOP PUBLISHING FOR BUSINESS
3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: CIS 37A or CIS 39A or CIS 4.
. Advisory: English 1 or Business 31.
This course requires students to use computer and printing
hardware and software to integrate text and graphics for designing,
editing, and producing high-quality business publications.
The honing of writing skills is emphasized as are the aesthetic
and psychological components of layout and design.
CIS 50, INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: None.
This hands-on course on the Internet provides information
and experience navigating and using the resources of the Internet.
The course covers exchanging mail, searching for information,
retrieving files and also using a Web browser to visit interesting
World Wide Web sites. Also the development of the Internet,
proper etiquette (Netiquette) and social and ethical issues
will be discussed. Internet utilities such as Telnet, Usenet,
Gopher and anonymous FTP will be explored and utilized. Each
student will have the opportunity to create his or her own
web page.
CIS 52, WEB PAGE DESIGN WITH FRONTPAGE
2000 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: CIS 50 or ( CIS 36G and 36H ).
This hands-on course provides a complete coverage of FrontPage
features-from the basic to the advanced-needed to tackle Web
projects with confidence. Topics include web page creation,
web site management, and HTML. Students will create and enhance
Web pages with links, graphics, tables, frames, and form application
using FrontPage 2002. They will learn how to create hotspots,
incorporate JavaScript, use cascading style sheets, integrate
office applications and use the WebBot to build search tools
and a table of contents for a web site. Upon completing this
course students will be ready to plan, build, promote, and
maintain a professional Web site including selecting a web
host, and uploading the site to a web server.
CIS 54, WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT AND SCRIPTING
3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisites: CIS 50 or ( CIS 36G and CIS 36H ) or ET 14.
This course is for Web site designers who need to extend their
skills beyond HTML in the development of web sites through
the use of scripting. The course covers both client and server
side scripting. Topics include creating animated web pages,
client-side forms validation, creating and using cookies to
track users, processing forms data, and generating dynamically
updated web pages.
CIS 56, INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA FOR
THE WEB 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU . Prerequisite: CIS
50 or ( CIS 36G and CIS 36H ).
. Corequisite: CIS 52.
Multimedia is woven combinations of
text, graphic art, sound, animation, and video elements. This
beginning level course is designed to provide students who
are familiar with creating web pages with the ability to add
dimensions of time, sound, motion, and interactivity to web
pages via a variety of authoring tools. Through lectures and
demonstrations, students learn the basics of how to create
multimedia presentations on workstations and for the World
Wide Web.
CIS 90, COMPUTER INTERNSHIPS 2 UNITS
. Transfer: CSU
. Prerequisite: None.
. Advisory: Keyboarding skills of 25 wpm or enrollment in OIS 1A or 9A.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the student
with the opportunity of on-site experience in a computer lab.
Students spend a minimum of six hours per week in a supervised
computer facility.
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