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Computer Apps for Business CAB101 - Keyboarding and Document Formatting
This course develops competency in keyboarding and document creation through mastery of the electronic keyboard, and in formatting basic business documents including correspondence, reports and tables. Students will learn how to enter, store, retrieve and print texts, as well as develop proofreading and editing skills.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $45 CAB102 - Computer Keyboarding
This course allows the beginning student to master touch typing on an electronic keyboard and develop minimum speed and accuracy competencies. Basic equipment functions such as accessing the system, formatting, editing, and printing are taught on a computer.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB103 - Computer Keyboarding for the Non-Native Speaker
This course designed for ESL students allows the student to master touch typing on an electronic keyboard and to further develop computer-literacy concepts by building speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard. Basic equipment functions such as accessing the computer system, formatting, editing, printing, saving and retrieving are taught on a computer terminal. Students will learn to use the keyboard as a writing tool and will develop composing, language arts, proofreading, and editing skills at the computer. Also covered will be formatting a basic letter and report as well as academic writing assignments.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $30 CAB104 - Advanced Document Formatting
This course offers further development of a marketable skill in keyboarding, speed refinement of keyboarding techniques, formatting a variety of letter styles, tables, and other office forms, and use of word processing on computers. This course will also develop skills in language arts, proofreading and editing.Prerequisites: Keyboarding of 30 wpm and CAB125 recommended.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $45 CAB105 - Document Format Review
Course reviews the keyboard; correspondence, tabulations, and manuscript formats; and further development of speed and accuracy.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB106 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
This is a course designed to increase your keyboarding speed as well as improve your keyboarding accuracy by diagnosing your weaknesses and prescribing individualized corrective practice.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB110 - Windows Fundamentals
This course presents students with basic Windows skills necessary to be successful in learning other Windows-based applications. Students will develop a hands-on understanding of the Windows environment and learn how to use both keyboard and mouse to control computer applications, perform file operations efficiently, run multiple applications simultaneously, transfer data between applications, virus check a disk, and do simple troubleshooting
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB120 - Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows
This course will cover basic word processing functions such as entering, formatting, editing, moving, saving, and retrieving text; and proofreading, correcting errors and spell checking. Students cannot receive credit in both CAB 125 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112, CAS 113, CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123.Prerequisite: Hands on experience on a microcomputer and the ability to keyboard 20 wpm or consent of instructor.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB122 - Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows
This course will cover and will allow the student to learn additional features of the word processing package and applications will be provided to reinforce their use. Topics included are: merge, thesaurus, headers and footers, footnotes/endnotes, hyphenation, tables and math formulas, page numbering, and print previewing. Students cannot receive credit in both CAB 125 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112, CAS 113, CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123.Course Prerequisite:CAB 120 recommended with a minimum grade of C or consent of instructor upon passing a skill level assessment test.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB123 - Advanced Microsoft Word for Windows
Advanced functions of Word for Windows will be learned and applications provided to reinforce their use. Topics to be covered will include: sort, macros, templates, styles, table of contents, indexes, fonts, charts and columns. Students cannot receive credit in both CAB 125 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112, CAS 113, CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123.Prerequisite: CAB 122 recommended with a minimum grade of C or consent of instructor upon passing a skill level assessment test.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB125 - Comprehensive Word Processing
This comprehensive word processing course covers the use and application of basic word processing functions including entering, formatting, editing, moving, saving, printing and retrieving text as well as proofreading, correcting errors and spell-checking. Additional features to be covered include page numbering, headers and footers, footnotes/endnotes, hyphenation, thesaurus, merge, tables (including math calculations), sort, macros, templates, table of contents, indexes, fonts, and columns. An introduction to styles, charts, and forms will be presented as well as other features and techniques that enhance and simplify the creation of documents. Hands on applications are provided to reinforce their use. Students cannot receive credit in both CAB 125 and any of CAS 111, CAS 112, CAS 113, CAB 120, CAB 122, or CAB 123.Prerequisite: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows operating system environment. The ability to keyboard 20 wpm or consent of the instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $30 CAB128 - Word Application Specialist Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Application Specialist Certification Exam for Microsoft Word. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB130 - Presentation Software Using PowerPoint
This course will introduce you to Microsoft PowerPoint, the program for planning, composing, and creating complete desktop presentations. Covered will be the creation of slides consisting of words, diagrams, pictures, charts, graphs and other images that can be produced on a computer, note pages, and audience handout pages. Specialized drawing tools and a built-in word processor will be used to create professional presentations.Prerequisites: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows operating system environment.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $30 CAB132 - Adobe Acrobat PDF
Course introduces the Adobe Acrobat program. Content includes the fundamental concepts and features of Portable Document Format (PDF), designing and viewing PDF presentations, enhancing and editing PDF documents, adding digital signatures and security, working with forms, and PDF portfolios.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)
Fee: $30 CAB135 - Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel
This course introduces students to Microsoft Excel. Learning activities emphasize business applications and problem solving.Prerequisite: Computer experience using software that runs in Microsoft Windows and MAT 047 or higher recommended.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB138 - Application Specialist Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Application Specialist Certification Exam for Microsoft Excel. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB140 - Database Application Using Access
Course offers hands-on instruction in using Microsoft Access, a relational database management software package, used primarily on personal computers. Content includes database design and creating and modifying tables, queries, forms, reports. Macros, Visual Basic for Applications, and interface development will be introduced.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $30 CAB150 - Visio Fundamentals
Comprehensive course covering the features and applications of Microsoft Visio. This software creates graphical diagrams to communicate information that supplements text and numbers within business and technical documents. Prerequisite: Computer experience using software that runs in Microsoft Windows.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB160 - Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures
An introduction to the components of desktop publishing as used in the modern office, including hardware, software, graphics, typography and design. The course covers the relationship between concepts and applications using an operating system, currently DOS, and Windows.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $45 CAB165 - Desktop Publishing using InDesign
This course offers the student who has a word processing background, an introduction to a desktop publishing program to create and format documents. The course will familiarize the student with the technology of desktop publishing. Practical experience will be gained in producing quality documents such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers suitable for publication.Prerequisite: Ability to keyboard 20 wpm. The knowledge of, and ability to fully use, word processing software.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $45 CAB172 - Adobe Photoshop
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop, an image-editing program that makes it possible to produce high-quality digital images and manipulate scanned images as well as outputting color separations and halftones. Practical exercises will introduce students to the tools and capabilities of the Photoshop program in this course.Prerequisites: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows operating system environment.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $45 CAB173 - Desktop Publishing using QuarkXpress
As an introduction to QuarkXPress, this course covers such features of the software as item runaround, text box linking, master pages, libraries, and floating palettes. The student will gain practical experience using all of the basic features of the program and be introduced to the advanced features while producing various publications.Prerequisite: Hands-on microcomputer experience.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $45 CAB175 - Adobe Illustrator
As an introduction to Adobe Illustrator, an industry-standard tool for graphic designers and technical illustrators, this course introduces students to the various features of this object-based drawing application. Practical exercises lead students from the basics of object manipulation including reflecting, shearing and blending through the subtleties of layering and Bezier' curves toward creating professional, computer-based illustrations.Prerequisite: Hands-on microcomputer experience.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $45 CAB180 - Automated Office Procedures
The student will prepare for the role of the professional office worker in today's job market through the use of an integrated software package. Tools covered include spreadsheets, databases, calendaring, calculator, notepad, clipboard, electronic mail, and scheduling. The Internet will be used to connect the user with commercial databases. Also covered will be records management, electronic techniques, telephone usage and decision making. Prerequisites: CAB 120 with a minimum grade of C recommended or consent of the instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)
Fee: $15 CAB182 - Introduction to Business Telecommunications.
This course is an overview of telecommunication including electronic mail and the Internet. Emphasis will be placed on telecommunications technology including some hands on work on the Internet and using E-mail. This course also covers a wide range of materials from careers in telecommunications and networking, topologies, transmission media, security, and real world applications used in the Industry.Prerequisites: Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in a Windows operating system environment
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 4; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB184 - Communications Strategies
This course develops strategies for effective communication in business. The student will learn skills to plan, organize and develop business correspondence, reports, presentations, and visual enhancements; edit and critique business documents; establish effective oral communication techniques for business situations; conduct meetings; develop dictation skills; create graphics through electronic mediums; and refine listening techniques.Prerequisite: EGL 101 or entry-level competency for EGL 101 on placement test.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)
Fee: $15 CAB186 - Computer Office Technology Management
The student will develop a background for assuming responsibilities in supervisory management integrating technical know-how, administrative skills, and sensitivity in employee relations. Covered will be the main components in the administrative office including management of the office personnel, environment, and systems.Prerequisites: Successful completion of a minimum of 9 credits in CAB courses with a grade of C or better.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 0) CAB188 - Executive Support Management
This course covers the role of the executive support professional in managing the business and work life of an executive. Students acquire skills and learn about systems that support the executive in meeting business, administrative, social, and professional obligations. The focus is on learning how to create a comprehensive executive support system.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0) CAB225 - Word Processing Publishing and Web Design
This is an advanced word processing course that provides instruction and practice in advanced word processing features, essential desktop publishing concepts and procedures using a word processor, and creation of web pages using a word processor. Topics covered include integrating graphic features, document layout and design concepts, typographic refinements, styles, forms creation and web page development. Students will design and create newsletters, business cards, brochures, flyers, letterheads, manuals and web pages. Prerequisite: CAB 125 recommended or consent of instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $45 CAB227 - Using word to Create a Web Page
This introductory course allows the student to learn how to design and create Web pages using Microsoft Word. Topics covered include how to create and edit Web pages by adding text, color, backgrounds, horizontal lines, bullets, pictures, scrolling text, hyperlinks, and tables. Additional topics include exploring the Internet, displaying Web sites, using different browsers, searching for specific information, downloading images, and converting documents to HTML format.Prerequisite: Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB235 - Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel
This course is a continuation of Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel (CAB135). Students will learn advanced Excel techniques using Microsoft Excel, such as interfacing with external data sources using XML, locating and resolving errors using Excel auditing tools, tracking and managing changes, and managing collaboration on workbooks.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB238 - Excel Expert Certification Preparation
Course offers an intensive review of the methods and techniques which should be on the Microsoft Expert Certification Exam for Excel. This will include taking actual sample exam questions under both an untimed and timed environment. Prerequisite: Recent completion of CAB 235 or consent of instructor.
1 Credit Hours (lecture: 1; lab: 1)
Fee: $15 CAB251 - Computer Applications for Business Internship
Course consists of direct work experience in a computer applications-related environment at an approved business or industrial firm applying knowledge and skills learned to their daily assigned responsibilities. The student will meet with a Computer Applications for Business instructor who will evaluate their on-the-job technical skills. Arrangements for the work experience will be made in conjunction with the CAB coordinator. In addition, the student will discuss work-related situations with the instructor.Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 15 credits in CIS, CAB, WWW, or CNS with a grade of C or better in each course and consent of instructor, department coordinator, or program chair
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 10) CAB265 - Advanced Desktop Publishing
Advanced applications using design decisions, graphics creation, scaling and cropping, and typeface options and manipulations, will challenge the experienced desktop publishing student in this course. Coordination of all the components of the publishing process is emphasized. The student will design, write and produce a major project, such as an annual report.Prerequisite: Recommended CAB 165 or CAB 173 with a minimum grade of C.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $45 CAB272 - Advanced Adobe PhotoShop
This course builds on the basics of PhotoShop usage and image manipulation presented in CAB172 but, with more emphasis placed on final output. PhotoShop special effects and filters are incorporated into the projects and features available in PhotoShop for Web site construction are introduced.Prerequisite: CAB 172 recommended or consent of instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $45 CAB275 - Advanced Adobe Illustrator
This course goes beyond the use of basic Illustrator tools and is designed to expand the use of the tools to create projects common to commercial graphic art production. Topics to be introduced are: an introduction to Color Management, Technical Illustration, Map Making and Charts, Web Images, Point of Purchase, all with an emphasis toward building a portfolio using Adobe Illustrator as a tool.Prerequisite:CAB 175 recommended or consent of instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 1)
Fee: $45 CAB281 - Software for Graphic Design
Course will allow the student to operate and learn current illustration and design software packages. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are used along with QuarkXpress or InDesign. Prerequisite:Hands-on computer experience using software that runs in the Windows environment, and CAB 175 recommended with a minimum grade of C.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 2)
Fee: $45 CAB283 - Animation Techniques in desktop publishing
The course is structured to give the student an overview of three-dimensional visualization and animation techniques. Via survey of the current software available in the graphics market, the unique features of each package are explored. Practical applications on representative software programs are then completed by the student.prerequisites: CAB 175 recommended or consent of instructor.
2 Credit Hours (lecture: 2; lab: 2)
Fee: $30 CAB290 - Topics in Computer Applications for Business
Designed to meet the needs of students for specialized instruction in current office automation topics. Topics will be identified for each section of the course. Repeatable three times or up to nine hours.Prerequisites: Variable depending on topic.
1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 0-4; lab: 0-4)
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