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/32 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 (Credit/No Credit) 1.5-3; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester per 1.5 units; 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/16 by arrangement 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/16 by arrangement 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/32 by arrangement lab 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/32 by arrangement lab 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 439 MANAGING BUSINESS DOCUMENTS

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 415. Description: Learn to create, format, and manage professional-looking business documents using a word processing program. Business documents include business letters, reports, tables, memorandums and electronic mail. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 440 MACINTOSH APPLICATIONS, PART I

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduces new Macintosh users to the operating system and its basic features such as navigating the Dock, the Finder toolbar, and the folder structure. In addition, the course covers word processing, drawing and painting and the presentation modules. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 448 USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab 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. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 457 PRESENTATION SOFTWARE: POWERPOINT

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 430. Description: Intermediate features of PowerPoint including importing and exporting data, drawing, linking and embedding objects, using color, and creating and running multiple slide shows. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 458 ADVANCED PRESENTATION SOFTWARE: POWERPOINT

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Learn the advanced features of PowerPoint, including manipulating PowerPoint objects, customizing templates and toolbars, advanced text manipulation, animation and slide show effects, creating charts and tables, flowcharts, organization charts, and diagrams. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 470 ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 435. Description: Overview of advanced business applications using software for creating spreadsheets with macros, graphs, databases, and database queries. Other topics include integrating spreadsheets into text, creating database reports, and integrating and printing graphs and databases as part of reports. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 472 BEGINNING WORD PROCESSING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 lab 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. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 474 INTERMEDIATE WORD PROCESSING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 lab 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; and mail merge. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 475 USING OUTLOOK

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab 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 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab 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 477 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING

Units 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 474. Description: Advanced Word features to create advanced tables; SmartArt & charts; fields and forms; macros; and create long documents using footnotes and endnotes; outlines, indexes and Tables of Contents; and editing features in document sharing. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 478 INTEGRATING MICROSOFT OFFICE

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 431 or equivalent. Description: Learn how to integrate and share data among Microsoft Word documents, Excel worksheets, Access databases, and PowerPoint presentations. Other topics include object linking and embedding, multi-tasking, task list, and creating compound documents. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 480 USING THE INTERNET, PART I

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 448. Description: Students learn how the Internet works, Internet connection options available, utilization of Internet addresses, mastery of browsers available, and basic e-mail features. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 483 CREATING WEB PAGES: INTRODUCTION TO HTML

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 480. Description: Creating Web pages using HTML, hypertext markup language, structure, protocols, testing, editors, converters, HTML tags, colors, hex codes, style sheets, and printing are covered. This course teaches the user to create Web pages and develop a Web site. Transfer: CSU.

CBOT 484 CREATING WEB PAGES: INTERMEDIATE HTML

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): CBOT 483 or equivalent. Description: Learn to create extensive Web pages using intermediate HTML code, hypertext markup language. Tables are explored in depth including merging columns and rows, parameters, alignment of text and images, color, captions, headers; forms and frames, and exploration of design layout is covered also. Transfer: CSU.

Updated: 7/8/08