Keyboarding skills of 25 words per minute or enrollment in OFTECH 1A or 9 are recommended for computer applications classes.
CIS 1, Computer Concepts with Applications 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
*No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.
This beginning course covers the broad use of personal computers. Topics include a description of microcomputer components, input and output devices, networking, and microprocessing concepts. Beginning word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, Windows, and programming concepts are introduced. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. Note: Programming, computer science or engineering students should enroll in Computer Science 3.
*No UC credit will be granted if taken after CS 3. This course uses Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Word 2003.
1125 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 259 Scott Jacqueline D
Arrange-3 Hours
1126 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh BUS 259 Lee Ken
Arrange-3 Hours
1127 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E El-Khoury N R
Above section 1127 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1128 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Scott Jacqueline D
Above section 1128 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1129 Arrange-12 Hours ONLINE-E Rahni M
Above section 1129 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4032 6:30p-9:40p MW BUS 259 Simmonds A R
Arrange-3 Hours
Above section 4032 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
CIS 4, Introduction to Computers, Business Applications 3 units
Transfer: *UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Ability to keyboard 25 words per minute is recommended. *No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.
This course covers the broad use of microcomputers in business. Designed to familiarize students with the Microsoft Office Suite, it includes the study of word processing using Word, spreadsheet using Excel, database using Access, and presentation software using PowerPoint as well as Windows, Internet Explorer, and integration concepts. Hands-on experience in a microcomputer lab is included.
Instructional materials fee of $1 must be paid at time of enrollment.
This course uses Windows XP, Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, and PowerPoint 2003.
1130 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 255 Rahni M
Arrange-6 Hours
1131 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUS 253 Canada S A
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 1131 meets for 6 weeks, Jun 30 to Aug 07. Above section 1131 is part of the Summer Institute Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. Please call (310) 434-3501or visit us at www.smc.edu/highschoolprograms for additional information.
1132 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUS 253 Canada S A
Arrange-6 Hours
1133 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh BUNDY 127 Nickle R W
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 1133 meets for 6 weeks, Jun 30 to Aug 07, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1135 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Jerry G S
Above section 1135 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1136 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Jerry G S
Above section 1136 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1137 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Gross D M
Above section 1137 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1138 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Gross D M
Above section 1138 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1139 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E El-Khoury N R
Above section 1139 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes). Above section 1139 uses Microsoft Office 2007.
4033 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUS 259 Utas R P
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 4033 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
CIS 30, Microsoft Excel 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 4.
This course includes a detailed study of business applications using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the commands, formats, and functions of Excel with emphasis on its use as a problem solving and financial analysis tool. Students will also learn to create macros, customize toolbars and menus, and integrate Excel with other applications and the World Wide Web. Students will also have an introduction to writing Visual Basic code.
CIS 30 has replaced CIS 31 in all CSIS degree and certificate programs. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2003 Professional.
1140 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Bolandhemat F
Above section 1140 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 32, MIcrosoft Access 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 4.
This course presents an introduction to relational database management systems using Microsoft Access. 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.
Instructional materials fee of $1 must be paid at time of enrollment.
This course uses Microsoft Access 2003.
4034 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUS 253 Chaban M
Above section 4034 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
CIS 35, QuickBooks 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or 21.
This course provides the student with a realistic approach to computerized, integrated accounting principles using QuickBooks Pro 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 35 is the same class as Accounting 35. Student may earn credit for one, but not for both. This class uses QuickBooks Pro 2008.
4035 6:30p-9:40p MW BUS 255 Nault W H
Arrange-5 Hours
Above section 4035 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
CIS 38, Microsoft PowerPoint 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.
Through the use of PowerPoint software, skills are developed in planning, creating, formatting, enhancing and delivering presentations for business applications. Topics include audience analysis, selection of presentation media, and the creation and presentation of slides, transparencies, and posters. The use of animation, sound and other special effects, as well as Web publishing techniques, will be covered.
This course uses Microsoft Powerpoint 2003.
1141 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Utas R P
Above section 1141 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 50, Internet, HTML, and Web Design 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.
This hands-on course provides all the skills necessary to navigate, create and manage content on the World Wide Web. Students will become familiar with the Internet and its underlying technology and security. The course also covers the principles of Web page design, the use of graphics and other media files, and the creation of linked documents. Students will use both HTML and a Web authoring program to create and edit Web pages and will have the opportunity to put their Web sites online by publishing to a Web server.
Instructional materials fee of $1 must be paid at time of enrollment unless course is offered entirely via distance education.
1142 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Bolandhemat F
Above section 1142 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 51, Web Page Design Using XHTML and CSS 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50. • Skills Advisory: Students should have a working knowledge of Windows.
XHTML is the next generation of HTML, a rewrite of HTML which adheres to XML standards. This hands-on course will explore the differences between HTML and XHTML, validating pages to current Web standards and using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) exclusively to control the look and feel of a site. Students will create and enhance Web pages with links, graphics, tables, frames, and forms. Proper use of XHTML and CSS can provide true separation of content, structure, and presentation in Web pages, making them structurally sound, easier to maintain, and more accessible to everyone.
1143 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Darwiche J
Above section 1143 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 59A, Dreamweaver I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50.
This is an introductory course in learning Web page design with Dreamweaver. Students will learn techniques for designing Web pages and expand their knowledge of HTML, Dynamic HTML, and JavaScript. Students will learn to integrate images, sound, and other multimedia using Dreamweaver. This course covers Web site creation and management features including Web file management, navigation bars, formatting text styles, Cascading Style Sheets, and content management. Upon completing this course, students will be ready to plan, build, upload, and maintain a professional Web site.
This course uses Dreamweaver 8 or Dreamweaver CS 3.
1144 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E Clark G B
Above section 1144 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 60A, Photoshop I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 1.
This course is for the non-design student interested in learning Photoshop using personal computers (PCs). Students will learn image creation and editing using Adobe Photoshop. Students learn to create, repair and modify images, scan photos, plan composite images and create special effects for use in a variety of applications.
This class uses Adobe Photoshop CS 3 in the Windows (PC) environment only.
4036 6:30p-9:40p TTh BUS 255 St Amant K
Arrange-6 Hours
Above section 4036 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
CIS 61, Fireworks 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: CIS 50.
This hands-on course provides in-depth coverage of Fireworks features. Students will learn to create and understand graphics projects and Web Vector Objects. Topics include working with Web page objects using Vector Tools, importing, modifying and creating graphics. Students will learn how to modify pixels on a Bitmap and manipulate images. This course covers masks, color, interactivity, creating animation, and creating sophisticated Web page navigation. Upon completion of this course, students will be ready to plan, build, modify, and optimize graphics designed for Web page format.
This course uses Fireworks CS 3.
1145 Arrange-15 Hours ONLINE-E St Amant K
Above section 1145 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CIS 88A, Independent Studies in CIS 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1146 Arrange-3 Hours BUS 220B Jerry G S