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AC106 ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS I (2.0 credits/36 clock hours)
An introductory course in accounting, the purpose of which is to acquaint the students with the relationship between accounting and business and to define basic accounting terminology. This course introduces the students to the following: double-entry accounting, journalizing and posting entries, combination journals, work at the end of the fiscal period, preparing financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries. Prerequisite: None.

CP210 ADVANCED DATABASE APPLICATIONS (1.5 credits/30 clock hours)
In this course in database management, students will build on the database concepts and terminology which were covered in Database. The focus of the course will be to create a project—a working database application, using several linked tables. The skills that will be enhanced are the design and creation of tables, custom forms, labels, queries, reports, and a menu system. Prerequisites: Database.

CP216 ADVANCED SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS (1.5 credits/30 clock hours)
The student will be taught advanced techniques in spreadsheets, building on the skills learned in Spreadsheets. A class project will serve as the lecture base and individual projects will provide student interaction with spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite: Spreadsheets.

GE123 ALGEBRA (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
Algebra is designed to cover basic mathematical and algebraic concepts with an emphasis on logical thinking skills. The topics that will be covered are review of decimals and fractions, basic definitions, operations with signed numbers, order of operations, simplifying algebraic expressions, evaluating algebraic expressions, manipulating and solving equations, exponents, different base systems, operations with polynominals, ratios and proportions, percentages, and word problems. This course forms the foundation for future courses in algebra, computer programming, electronics, accounting, statistics and software applications courses. Prerequisite: None.

CP114 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course in operating systems is designed to introduce students to the terminology and concepts that are required for computer literacy and for future computer related courses. Topics to be covered include hardware, software, DOS, Microsoft Windows, and a brief history of computers. Prerequisite: None.

CP206 COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS (2.0 credits/48 clock hours)
The course will use a problem-solving approach to teach the use of the computer for presentation purposes. The student will be able to create a business-oriented presentation, document the presentation, and deliver the presentation to an audience. The student will be introduced to the concept of integrating spreadsheets, word processing and graphics with the presentation software program. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated), and Word Processing.

MG195 CUSTOMER RELATIONS (2.0 credits/36 clock hours)
Principles of customer service and customer service techniques will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on communication skills, problem solving, customer retention issues, and the development of customer service strategies and policies.

CP105 DATABASE (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course will cover beginning and intermediate database topics. The student will learn what a database is and how it is used in business. The student will also learn how to design and build a database, tables, reports, queries and forms. General database topics such as normalization will be covered as well as features specific to Microsoft Access. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated).

WP207 DESKTOP PUBLISHING (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course teaches students to create professional printed materials such as brochures, forms, newsletters, reports, and booklets on the computer. Students will learn basic design and page layout skills and produce a variety of documents which incorporate text and graphics. Prerequisite: Word Processing.

EN101 ENGLISH I (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
Students will learn the current practices of effective oral and written communication skills necessary for success in business and industry. Prerequisite: None.

CP119 HARDWARE (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course will cover microcomputer hardware terminology, upgrade, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Students will learn how to install and configure expansion cards, hard disk drives, printers and other peripheral devices. IRQs, I/O addresses, DMA channels, and conflicts will be examined in detail. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated).

MG202 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course is designed to prepare the student to interact with the business world in a knowledgeable manner whether he/she owns the business, works for the business, or just deals with the business as a customer. The course will cover areas including forms of business ownership; the process of management and empowerment; the global dimensions of business; working in teams; promotional strategy; and labor/management relations. Prerequisite: None.

GE141 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MATH (2.0 credits/36 clock hours)
This course is designed to refresh the student’s knowledge of math fundamentals and to apply these fundamentals in business and everyday life. The concepts covered are a review of decimals and fractions, bank reconciliation, percentages, payroll, cash and trade discounts, and related areas. Prerequisite: None.

CP100 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This beginning course in programming will introduce students to the fundamentals of computer programming including the Program Development Cycle and elements of object based programming. Prerequisite: None.

CD204 JOB SEARCH SKILLS (1.0 credit/24 clock hours)
This course instructs students in job seeking skills. Topics such as informational interviewing resume development, application completion and job interviewing will be covered. Students will identify work and personal skills, role-play mock interviews using the video camera, and start to develop a list of prospective employers for which they would like to work. Prerequisite: None.

KE101 KEYBOARDING I & LAB (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course is designed to teach the student correct keyboarding techniques and to help the student operate the letters, numbers, and symbols keys. Introduction to letters, memorandums, centering, tabulation, simple reports, word division, and business forms are stressed. This class will also provide time for students to increase their speed and accuracy through drill work and timed writings. Prerequisite: None.

CP205 MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course covers material pertaining to microcomputer systems and networks. The emphasis is on how computers are networked together and how to design, use and troubleshoot networks. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated).

PD119 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (1.0 credit/24 clock hours)
This course is designed to explore the fundamental building blocks to a student’s success in school and ultimate success in the workplace. The focus is on building success through goal setting, motivation, personal responsibility, self-discovery, and change. Prerequisite: None.

CP214 SOFTWARE SURVEY (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
Students will have the opportunity to install and explore a wide variety of commercial software packages in this course. The emphasis will be on independent learning, so that the students will develop the skills necessary to install, evaluate, and use software packages that they will encounter in the future. In addition, students will be required to make an oral marketing presentation on one package, and to develop and conduct a training workshop to train several other students, using that same or another software package. Prerequisites: Computer Fundamentals or Introdution to Computing(Accelerated), and Word Processing.

CP104 SPREADSHEETS (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course uses a problem-solving approach to teach spreadsheet functions. The student will be introduced to beginning and intermediate level spreadsheet functions that will be used for creating, manipulating and enhancing a worksheet, for creating graphics based on the worksheet, enhancing a worksheet, integrating worksheets, and graphics. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated).

CP233 WEB SITE DESIGN (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course introduces Web site design using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Web graphics editing using Macromedia Fireworks. Students will learn the basic techniques of creating Web sites using Dreamweaver as well as using HTML programming code. Various methods of site design will be covered. The course will then cover intermediate and advanced Web design features, enabling students to create more dynamic, interactive and commercially viable Web pages. Students will also learn to create and edit graphs, images and animation for the Web using Fireworks. Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals or Introduction to Computing(Accelerated).

WP202 WORD PROCESSING (3.0 credits/60 clock hours)
This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of word processing keyboarding applications, concepts, and terminology. The purpose of the course is to develop an ability to use the current version of Microsoft Word for both professional use (simple business correspondence) and for personal use (report writing). Prerequisite: Keyboarding I & Lab or exemption.