Course Descriptions: COMPUTER BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

(Previously listed under Business/Office Technology)

CBOT 415 BEGINNING COMPUTER KEYBOARDING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/8 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is an overview of correct keyboarding techniques using the alphabetic and numeric keys on the computer. Computer software is used to aid in developing a minimum of 20 words per minute. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 417 SKILL BUILDING

Units (Pass/No Pass) 1.5-3; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/8 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 415. Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced instruction to improve accuracy and develop keyboarding (typing) speed. Diagnostic tests are given to assess skill levels. May be repeated for credit up to 3 units. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 430 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, PART I

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/8 by arrangement online lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to the use of PCs including the basic features of Windows, word processing, and presentation graphics using Microsoft Office. CBOT 415 is recommended. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

CBOT 431 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, PART II

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: 24 lecture/8 by arrangement online lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Students learn the basic features of spreadsheets, database applications, and methods of integration using Microsoft Office. CBOT 430 is recommended. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

CBOT 435 SPREADSHEETS

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Students plan and build worksheets using formulas and functions to solve business problems. The course covers charting, using multiple worksheets, solver, data tables, using and analyzing list data, using What-If Analysis, Pivot Tables, scenario management and macros, and managing workbooks. Integration with other Windows applications included. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 436 DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: The use of Microsoft Access to build databases, to establish data entry screens, and to produce business reports. Other topics include relational databases, macros, file operations, and database management. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 448 USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Students learn the Windows operating system features, work with programs and file management. The course includes how to manage files and folders, maintain the computer, manage hardware, and customize Windows. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 457 USING POWERPOINT IN BUSINESS

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 430. Description: Learn to create PowerPoint presentations for business using graphics, tables, charts, SmartArts graphics, animation and multimedia effects, customizing themes and master slides, integrating with other programs, and preparing a presentation for delivery. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 472 BEGINNING WORD PROCESSING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Covers the basic Word skills of creating and editing a document; formatting characters and paragraphs; use of AutoComplete, Autocorrect, AutoText, and the Thesaurus as writing tools; Tabs and tabbed columns to align text; different methods of moving and copying text, and review or change text; and character and paragraph formatting using the Find and Replace features; and Graphics. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 474 INTERMEDIATE WORD PROCESSING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 472. Description: Covers the Intermediate Word skills of changing margins and setting print options; printing envelopes and labels; inserting soft/hard section breaks, page numbers, and header and footers; creating, modifying, and applying styles, themes; use, create, and modify templates; creating, editing and formatting tables and multiple columns; mail merge; and Text boxes and working with newsletter style layouts. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 475 USING OUTLOOK

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 430. Description: Students learn Outlook, a personal information management program that helps prepare a wide range of organizational tasks within an office environment. Includes sending and receiving messages and managing the Inbox, scheduling appointments and meetings using the Calendar, creating and managing tasks and journal entries using Outlook with other Office applications and using Outlook with the Internet. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 476 ADOBE ACROBAT

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Learn to create, convert, store, and transport documents from various software programs using Adobe Acrobat. The course covers Adobe Reader, security and password protection, consolidation of PDF files into one Adobe PDF file, application of final edits and modifications to enhance those files. Also, learn to create online documents and interactive forms. Working knowledge of using a computer and its operating system is recommended. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 480 INTERNET – A COMMUNICATION TOOL

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 448. Description: Learn how the Internet infrastructure works and how to evaluate and assess information search tools, setup bookmarks, and apply Internet security safe guards. Also learn communication tools such as Listserv mailing list, newsgroups, blogging, white boarding, audio conferencing and videoconferencing. Transfer: CSU.

Updated: 6/15/10