Computer software applications for the personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
Computer software applications for the personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreadsheet, and word processing, and operating system commands. Prerequisites: BPC101AA.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
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.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
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 wpm or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Windows Desktop Design And Publishing Using Quark Express
3 Credit(s)
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, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Windows Desktop Design And Publishing Using Pagemaker
3 Credit(s)
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, word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, and printing alternatives. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Desktop Design And Publishing Using Adobe Indesign
3 Credit(s)
Use of Adobe InDesign to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes word processing of copy, use of graphics programs, layout of design elements, pringint alternatives, and file formats. Prerequisites: CIS105 or BPC110 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
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.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Windows Advanced Desktop Design And Publishing Using Pagemaker
3 Credit(s)
Advanced use of Windows microcomputers and commercial software packages to compose and print textual and graphic materials of high quality. Includes review of fundamental desktop techniques and concepts, alternative treatment of copy, use of complex graphics programs, typographical manipulation, color separating, exploration of alternative layout programs, preparation of larger-scale and unusual publications, and additional printing alternatives. Prerequisites: BPC138CA or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
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.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Utilize AutoCAD software to generate two-dimensional (2-D) drawings and components in a generic installation. Apply basic AutoCAD commands and properties to format, draw, edit, layer, dimension, import/export, and manage drawing files. Creation, manipulation, and hardcopy production of 2-D drawing files from major AutoCAD command and display environments and plot options. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Survey of the basic standards and procedures for drawing setups and design documentation in the fields of architecture, manufacturing, and civil technology. Multisource hardcopy design presentation. Prerequisites: (CAD101 and CAD100) or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $25.00.
Interpersonal And Customer Service Skills For It Professionals
1 Credit(s)
Examines behaviors necessary to develop and support an effective client service organization. Focuses on methods of increasing the effectiveness of help-desk professionals when responding to a range of customer conditions. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes programming and use of the Internet. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, and projections. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to the basic elements of a current version of the Microsoft Access database management program, for casual and beginning users. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access program. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Provides students with the ability to use Flash graphics software on microcomputers. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of Flash animation graphics. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Use of the Microsoft command line interface: basic concepts, internal and external commands, subdirectories, and editor. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Specific topics include booting and shutting down the computer, navigating the desktop, start button features, taskbar status, and receiving on-line help support. Exploring and managing folders and files, running programs, and learning about Wordpad and Paint application programs. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduces Linux Command Line Utilities. Develops entry level knowledge and skills required for basic Linux system administration. Includes basic command line environment utilitiesand applications. Provides fundamental skills needed to pursue advanced Linux concepts. Prerequisites: CIS126DA, or CIS126DL, or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of the Internet and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet communication tools. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of the Internet/WWW and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW communication, resource discovery, and information retrieval tools. Web page development also included. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Use of the Visual Basic programming language to solve problems using suitable examples from business or other disciplines. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to C++ programming including general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to C# programming including general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Fundamental knowledge and skills to begin using the basic functions of a mainframe computer. User interfaces of the z/OS mainframe operating system and the role of mainframes in today's business world. Tools, utilities and processes for developing a simple program to run on z/OS. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Overview of local area networks. Emphasis on the elements of a local area network, current issues and products, and use of a local area network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Introduction to project management concepts while working with MS Project to solve complex project management networks, including creating Gantt and PERT charts, tracking project progress, planning for restrictions, and integrating MS Project with other software packages such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and cc Mail. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Design and create pages on the World Wide Web with a variety of markup languages, programming languages, scripts, and multimedia. Hands-on experience authoring and preparing sophisticated web documents. Exploration of best practices/issues for web design and publishing and careers in web development and e-commerce. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS133CA, or BPC/CIS133DA, or permission of the Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: CIS105.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
Critical inquiry of current topics in computing. Application of industry trends to solve problems and/or investigate issues. Prerequisites: None.
Lab/Supply Fee of $5.00.
Examines the major categories of z/OS mainframe operating system interactive workloads such as transaction processing, database management and web-serving. Introduces z/OS system programming concepts including system libraries, security and network communications. Prerequisites: CIS181, or permission of Instructor.
Lab/Supply Fee of $10.00.
Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.
Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.
Emphasis on applying critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through written discourse. Prerequisites: ENG101 and (reading placement test score of 41 or higher (ASSET), or grade of C or better in RDG091, or permission of instructor).
Developmental Ed Class Fee: 5.00
Studio course focusing on elements of publication including manuscript preparation, appropriate markets, query, and cover letters. Prerequisites: None.
The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District. Prerequisites: None.
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.
An introduction to the field of electronics for those who may not intend to specialize in electronics. Essentially nonmathematical in nature; includes familiarization with a wide range of electronic components. Application to electronic systems, such as radio transmitters and receivers - both AM(amplitude modulation) and FM(frequency modulation), television transmitters and receivers, logic control, and computers. Application also to automotive electronics. Prerequisites: None.
Computer Lab Fee: 10.00
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or (a grade of "C" or better in ENG071).
English Class Fees: 5.00
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: ENG101 with a grade of "C" or better.
English Class Fees: 5.00
Covers analyzing, planning, organizing, researching, and writing correspondence, reports, and presentations for specific work-related audiences. Includes integrating data and graphics into work-related documents and presentations. Prerequisites: ENG101 with a grade of C, or better, or permission of Instructor.
Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.
History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.
Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society. Formal lectures followed by informal discussions with outstanding scholars and social leaders. Supplemented by readings and pre- and post-forum discussion and critique. Varied content from module to module due to changing forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the College Honors Program or Permission of Instructor.
Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society. Formal lectures followed by informal discussions with outstanding scholars and social leaders. Supplemented by readings and pre- and post-forum discussion and critique. Varied content from module to module due to changing forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the College Honors Program or Permission of Instructor.
Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society. Formal lectures followed by informal discussions with outstanding scholars and social leaders. Supplemented by readings and pre- and post-forum discussion and critique. Varied content from module to module due to changing forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the College Honors Program or Permission of Instructor.
