Academic Catalogs

Business Computing (BC)

BC C1033 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Cascading Style Sheets  
Advisory: BC C171.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Cascading style sheets are used to create dynamic, high-quality web pages, quickly and set the "look and feel" of the site. Use CSS to implement the desired layout, positioning, styling, tables, headings and other page elements with efficiency. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C103

BC C1041.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Windows Operating System  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course provides an overview of the Windows operating system. Topics include opening and closing programs; editing; saving and storing files; working with folders, the interface, and Internet; performing customizations; and using multimedia, communications, security, cloud storage, and other related topics. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C104

BC C107A1.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Keyboarding  
Advisory: Computer access required.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Introduction to learning to touch-type on the computer. Good for personal or business use. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 110 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C107A

BC C107B1.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Keyboarding and Formatting Documents  
Advisory: BC C107A and computer access is required.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Develop your typing speed and accuracy. Learn to type simple letters, memos, and more. For personal or business use. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 110 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C107B

BC C1123 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Office Organization  
Advisory: Keyboarding skills of at least 25 words per minute.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course prepares you to work efficiently in today's professional office environment. Topics include customer service, time management, writing/proofreading/editing skills, workplace communications, records management, office computing/Internet skills, meeting organization and plans, business terminology, office design, career advancement, and business etiquette. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C112

BC C1151.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Customer Service/Soft Skills  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course focuses on the importance of effectively developing quality customer service techniques to be successful in any career. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C115

BC C1163 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Mobile Applications  
Advisory: Computer literacy.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course examines the development and future of mobile applications, including Smart Phone, iPhone, iPad, and other Mobile Tablet devices. Content will include how mobile applications are researched, designed, created, and marketed. Project outcomes, software selection, interface design, graphics, programming, marketing, and promotion will be introduced. Students will create a simple mobile application of their own design. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C116

BC C1173 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Mobile Applications Development  
Advisory: BC C116.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course investigates further the rapidly changing development of mobile applications. Focus will be on converting to native apps, distributing, designing for various platforms (iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile etc.), and recognizing the specific constraints and requirements of user interface design. The course combines a conceptual overview, design issues, and practical development. Students will create a working mobile application as a final project. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C117

BC C1201.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Microsoft Excel 1  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Students will learn to use Microsoft Excel to create professional worksheets that include formulas, functions, charts, printing techniques, and data analysis. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 112 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C120

BC C1211.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Microsoft Excel 2  
Advisory: BC C120.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Advanced training and application in Microsoft Excel based on fundamentals learned in the Excel Introductory course. Topics include formulas, functions, range names, templates, tables/databases, linking worksheets, advanced charting, and macros. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 122 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C121

BC C1243 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Using Adobe Acrobat  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Adobe Acrobat is the essential tool for universal document exchange. It is an effective, reliable and efficient way to share information electronically. Convert any document into a PDF file with its original appearance preserved, and then distribute it for viewing and printing on any system. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 125 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C124

BC C1453 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Medical Administrative Assistant 1  
Advisory: Microsoft Word and Internet experience.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

A practical course designed for students in medical assisting, nursing, and allied health occupations to learn how to successfully support the front or back office of a health care facility. Letter Grade only.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C145

BC C1472 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Beginning Microsoft Word  
Advisory: BC C107A or typing speed at least 25 wpm.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Learn to use the latest version of Microsoft Word to create professional-looking documents for personal and business needs. Topics include using Windows operating system basics and Internet Explorer; creating, editing, formatting, and managing documents; inserting objects, tables, SmartArt, diagrams, and organizational charts. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 111 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C147

BC C1482 Units (36 lecture hours)  
Intermediate Microsoft Word  
Advisory: BC C147.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Learn to use the latest version of Microsoft Word to create professional-looking documents for personal and business needs at the Intermediate skill level. Topics include custom multilevel lists, automation, themes and styles, comments, track changes, document protection, distribution, and digital signatures. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 121 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C148

BC C1503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Microsoft Office Professional 1  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

An introduction to MS Office applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other related tools. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C150

BC C1613 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 1  
Advisory: ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

An introductory course in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Systematically learn CPT codes by body system, various procedures and ways to code each one. This course includes an introduction to International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD 9-CM/10-CM) and information about third party reimbursement. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C161

BC C1623 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Health Information Technology: Medical Coding 2  
Advisory: BC C104 or ability to use Microsoft Windows, and BC C161 and C163.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This second course in medical coding emphasizes coding physician services and diagnoses in the outpatient settings of clinics and outpatient departments of hospitals. Study authentic medical cases covering concepts that give a more in-depth understanding of physician-based services. It includes auditing previously coded cases that were returned because of errors. This is the second course in preparing for the certification examination given by either the American Health Information Management Association or the American Academy of Professional Coders. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C162

BC C1633 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Health Information Technology: Medical Terminology  
Advisory: BC C104 or ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Introduction to medical terminology for body structure, body systems, and diagnostic work. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combined word forms. Includes instruction in spelling, definition, and pronunciation. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C163

BC C1713 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Web Design/XHTML 1  
Advisory: BC C170 or DGA C166A.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Web Design/XHTML 1 introduces students to the foundations of web design, including planning, creating, and publishing a website. It emphasizes HTML/XHTML coding rather than using a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor. The course also covers some critical issues related to web design such as background information including copyright issues. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C171

BC C1751.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Microsoft Access 1  
Advisory: BC C104.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

Using Microsoft Access, learn database basics. Design and create tables, forms, and reports. Create queries, including aggregate functions and crosstab queries, to analyze and filter data. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 113 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C175

BC C1761.5 Units (27 lecture hours)  
Microsoft Access, Level 2  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course is designed to provide the learner with an intermediate understanding of database design and management. Advanced Queries, table design, custom forms, and reports as well as integration of Access with the web and other programs is covered. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: BSOT 123 X.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C176

BC C2811 Unit (90 other hours)  
Work Based Learning  
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Business Computing for 5 hours per week per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Business Computing by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Business Computing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C281

BC C2822 Units (180 other hours)  
Work Based Learning  
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Business Computing for 5 hours per week per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Business Computing by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Business Computing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C282

BC C2833 Units (270 other hours)  
Work Based Learning  
Prerequisite(s): Be employed or volunteer in a field related to Business Computing for 5 hours per week per 1 unit of Work Based Learning.
Co-requisite(s): Be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Business Computing by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Business Computing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C283

BC C2844 Units (240-300 other hours)  
Work Based Learning  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Business Computing by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Business Computing. Note: 75 hours of paid work or 60 hours of non-paid work in a field related to Business Computing for each one-semester credit is required. Student must be enrolled in a total of 7 units including Work Based Learning. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing BC C284