General Catalog 2008-2009

Programs and Courses

Business and Personal Computers

• General Information
• Microcomputer Business Applications - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Microcomputer Applications Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information:
Gary Marrer - 623.845.3234
David Cost - 623.845.3232

Student Goals: Personal, Career-related

These open entry/open exit and traditional structured courses develop skills in using IBM and/or Macintosh microcomputers and their related software. Students take these courses:

Note: Required courses may not be available every semester, students, degree seeking or transfer, should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner.

For more information and course availability on the Business and Personal Computers program, visit us on the web at:
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/index-cis.htm

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Microcomputer Business Applications
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 66-71 credits

Program Description: The program for the AAS degree in Microcomputer Business Applications consists of 64 credits in courses which can be completed within 2 years. The program includes courses in the following microcomputer areas: general usage and application, operating systems, word processing, database, and spreadsheets. Other skills which are integrated with the microcomputer training are Accounting, English, Math (including statistics), and business systems analysis and design. As many of the courses as possible are offered in the open entry/open exit format, to enable students to enter and complete the program in a timely and flexible manner.

(+) indicates course prerequisities

Required Courses: 30-32 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

ACC111    ACC211    BPC110    BPC/CIS114AE    BPC/OAS135DK    BPC/CIS118AB + BPC/CIS114BE    BPC/CIS117DM    BPC/CIS117AM + BPC/CIS117BM + BPC/CIS117CM + BPC/CIS118BB    BPC/CIS120    BPC/CIS121AE + BPC/CIS217 + CIS164AG + BPC/OAS235DK    CIS105    CIS133DA + CIS225AB + GBS233    OAS101AA

Accounting Principles I (3) or Financial Accounting (3) Computer Usage and Applications (3) or Excel: Level I (1) and Word: Level I (2) and PowerPoint: Level I (1) Excel: Level II Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) or Database Management:       Microsoft Access: Level I (1) and Database Management:       Microsoft Access: Level II (1) and Database Management:       Microsoft Access: Level III (1) PowerPoint: Level II Microcomputer Graphics (Any module) Windows Operating System: Level I Advanced Database       Management Software (Any module) (3) or Oracle: Data Modeling and       Relational Database Design (2) Word: Level II Survey of Computer Information Systems Internet/Web Development Level I Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Business Communication Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (1) or Equivalent typing skills

3 credits 3-4 1 3 1 1 1 2-3 2 3 3 3 3 1

Restricted Electives: 11-14 credits

Students must select courses from any combination of the following prefixes for a total of 11-12 credits:

+ ACC    Any Accounting course
+ BPC    Any Business and Personal Computer course
+ CIS      Any Computer Information Systems course
+ GBS    Any General Business course
+ MGT    Any Management course
+ OAS    Any Office Automation Systems course

General Education Requirements: 25 credits

Core: 15 credits
First-Year Composition: 6
+ ENG101    First-Year Composition (3) and
+ ENG111    Technical Writing (3)
   ENG102 is acceptable if ENG111 is not available
Oral Communication: 3
   COM100    Introduction to Human Communication (3) or
   COM110    Interpersonal Communication (3) or
+ COM225    Public Speaking (3) or
+ COM230    Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading: 3
+ CRE101    Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or
+ CRE111    Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)
Mathematics: 3
+ MAT122     Intermediate Algebra (3) or
                       Equivalent

Distribution: 10 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts: 3
                      Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3
                      SBU200    Society and Business (3)
Natural Sciences: 4
                      Any approved course, see here.

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Microcomputer Applications Certificate / 27-31 credits

Program Description: The program for the CCL in Microcomputer Applications consists of 27-31 credits, which can be completed in 2 semesters. The program includes courses in the following microcomputer areas: general usage and applications, operating systems, word processing, database, and spreadsheets. Other business skills, which are integrated with the microcomputer training, are accounting, business calculations and English. As many of the courses as possible are offered in the open entry/open exit format to enable students to enter and complete the program in a timely and flexible manner. Upon completion, students should be able to operate a microcomputer and use a variety of software in a professional manner.

(+) indicates course prerequisities.

Required Courses: 20-23 credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. Students must obtain a satisfactory score on math placement test to enroll in MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122.

ACC111    BPC/OAS111AA    OAS101AA    BPC110    BPC/CIS114AE    BPC/OAS135DK    BPC/CIS118AB    BPC/CIS117DM    BPC/CIS117AM + BPC/CIS117BM + BPC/CIS117CM    BPC/CIS121AE    BPC/CIS133DA    GBS131 + MAT120 + MAT121 + MAT122    OAS108 + ENG101

Accounting Principles I Computer Keyboarding I (1) or  Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (1) or       Equivalent typing skills Computer Usage and Applications (3) or Excel: Level I (1) and Word: Level I (2) and PowerPoint: Level I (1) Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) or Database Management:       Microsoft Access - Level I (1) and Database Management:       Microsoft Access - Level II (1) and Database Management:       Microsoft Access - Level III (1) Windows Operating System: Level I Internet/Web Development Level I Business Calculations (3) or Intermediate Algebra (5) or Intermediate Algebra (4) or Intermediate Algebra (3) Business English (3) or First-Year Composition (3)

3 credits 1 3-4 3 1 3 3-5 3

Restricted Electives: 7-8 credits

Students must select courses from any combination of the following prefixes for a total of 7-8 credits:

+ ACC   Any Accounting course
+ BPC   Any Business and Personal Computer course
+ CIS     Any Computer Information Systems course
+ GBS   Any General Business course
+ MGT   Any Management course
+ OAS   Any Office Automation Systems course

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Business-Personal Computers (BPC)

BPC005
Brief Introduction to Computers / .25 credit .25 period
Introductory course in fundamentals of computers, including hardware components, operating system characteristics, and basic software applications. Prerequisites: None.

BPC100AA
Business-Personal Computers / I .5 credit .5 period
Introduction to the use of personal computers in the business environment. Computer hardware components, operating system functions and concepts. Running application software. Prerequisites: None.

BPC100AB
Business-Personal Computers II / .5 credit .50 period
Use the personal computer to create, store and retrieve information. Procedures for running and using business application software to produce documents and spreadsheets. Prerequisites: BPC100AA or permission of instructor.

BPC101AC
Introduction to Handheld Devices / 1 credit 1 period
Using, configuring, and personalizing common digital handheld devices, such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and phones. Prerequisites: None.

BPC101AA
Introduction to Microcomputers I: IBM / 1 credit 2 periods
Microcomputer software applications for the IBM personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.

BPC101AB
Introduction to Microcomputers I: Macintosh / 1 credit 2 periods
Microcomputer software applications for the Macintosh personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.

BPC101BA
Introduction to Microcomputers II: IBM / 1 credit 1 period
Microcomputer software applications for the IBM personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreadsheet, word processing, and operating system commands. Prerequisites: BPC101AA.

BPC101BB
Introduction to Microcomputers II: Macintosh / 1 credit 1 period
Microcomputer software applications for the Macintosh personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreadsheet, word processing, and operating system commands. Prerequisites: BPC101AB.

BPC101CA
Introduction to Microcomputers III: IBM / 1 credit 1 period
Individualized advanced applications of software selected to solve specific problems on the IBM. Prerequisites: BPC101BA or permission of instructor.

BPC102AD
Using Windows: Level I / .5 credit .5 period
Basic commands and methods associated with the Windows operating systems. Prerequisites: None.

BPC102BD
Using Windows: Level II / .5 credit .5 period
Advanced commands and methods of the Windows operating system. Prerequisites: BPC102AD or permission of instructor.

BPC106AH
MS Outlook: Level I / .5 credit .5 period
Messaging and word processing functions of a Microsoft Outlook electronic work state. Prerequisites: None.

BPC106BH
Microsoft Outlook: Level II / .5 credit .5 period
Microsoft Outlook features including sort, filter and group items; templates and forms; information sharing by public folders and Net Folders; share and fax contacts; and record activities in the Journal. Outlook environment customization also covered. Prerequisites: BPC106AH or permission of instructor.

BPC110
Computer Usage and Application / 3 credits 4 periods
Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.

BPC111AA
Computer Keyboarding I / 1 credit 1.7 periods
Mastery of essential microcomputer keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch typing of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols. Prerequisites: None.

BPC113
Micro-Alphabetic Indexing / 1 credit 1.7 periods
Mastery of essential microcomputer filing skills. Emphasis on indexing and alphabetizing individual and business names; subject, geographic, and numeric methods; and cross-referencing. Prerequisites: None.

BPC128
Introduction to Desktop Publishing / 1 credit 2 periods
Presents basic concepts of commercially prepared software used to do desktop publishing. Incorporates a combination of narrative and pictorial/ graphic creation and presentation, including set up, text entry, graphic generation, text and graphic merging, and other computer-based functions. Prerequisites: None.

BPC135DK
Word: Level I / 2 credits 2 periods
Using Word word processing software to create and name files, edit text, format, and print a variety of documents. Prerequisites: The ability to use a keyboard at a minimum of 24 w.p.m. or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2)

BPC138AA
Windows Desktop Design & Publishing / 3 credits 4 periods
Use of Windows based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software package to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes overview of micro operating system, work processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of instructor.

BPC138AB
Macintosh Desktop Design & Publishing / 3 credits 4 periods
Use of Macintosh based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software packages to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes overview of micro operating system, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of instructor.

BPC170
Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep / 3 credits 4 periods
Technical aspects of the microcomputer, including system setup (hardware and software) and basic troubleshooting. Emphasis on basic troubleshooting, use of tools, hardware components and hardware/software interfacing. Prerequisites: CIS105, or permission of instructor.

BPC235DD
WordPerfect: Level II / 2 credits 2 periods
Using WordPerfect word processing software features such as math, columns, macros, styles, graphics, sort, outlines, and table of contents. Prerequisites: BPC/OAS135DD or permission of instructor.

BPC210
Advanced Computer Usage and Applications / 3 credits 4 periods
Advanced application of software for business and personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation. Includes integration of applications and Internet. Prerequisites: BPC110, or permission of instructor.

BPC270
Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep / 3 credits 4 periods
Advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on installation, periodic maintenance, diagnosis, and/or problem resolution. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ technician examinations including Information Technology (IT) field technician, remote support technician and bench technician. Prerequisites: BPC170 with grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.

BPC298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.

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