2017-2018 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 01, 2024  
2017-2018 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5)


    Fundamental theories and concepts of accounting. Emphasizes applications of accounting information to various career programs such as Management and Computer Information Systems.
  
  • ACCT 131 QuickBooks (5)


    Prereq: ACCT 150 or ACCT& 201.

    Beginning course in processing business transactions using QuickBooks software. Course covers creating company files, transaction processing and banking.
  
  • ACCT 150 Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping I (5)


    Prereq: MATH 096  or MATH 098   with a grade of at least 2.0.

    Introduction to basic accounting concepts and procedures. Recording transactions and applying the accounting cycle to prepare financial statements for the sole proprietor for service enterprises.
  
  • ACCT 151 Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping II (5)


    Prereq: ACCT 150  or ACCT 201  

    A continuation of the study of accounting concepts and procedures. Accounting procedures for merchandising business and partnerships. Basics of accounting for corporations.
  
  • ACCT 179 Federal Income Tax Preparation (5)


    Federal income tax law and preparation with primary emphasis on individual income tax.
  
  • ACCT 180 Accounting Systems (5)


    Prereq: CIS 110  or CIS 121 , and BTECA 100, and ACCT 101  or ACCT& 201 , or instructor permission.

    Introduction to accounting systems and computerized processing of accounting data. Students will learn about the flow of accounting data and documents in a business, the management and processing of the data in both a manual and computerized system and the preparation of output reports.
  
  • ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5)


    Prereq: MATH 096  or MATH 098  with a grade of at least 2.0

    First accounting course required of students transferring to a four-year school to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Introduction to basic accounting concepts and procedures. Primary emphasis on the balance sheet and income statements in a single proprietorship.
  
  • ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5)


    Prereq: ACCT& 201  with a grade of at least 2.0

    Second accounting course typically required of students transferring to a four-year school to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Covers partnerships, bonds, corporations, cash flow statements and financial statement analysis.
  
  • ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III (5)


    Prereq: ACCT& 202  with a grade of at least 2.0

    An introduction into the field of managerial accounting. Survey of process and job order costs, budgeting, cash planning, capital budgeting, present value and other topics.
  
  • ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5)


    Prereq: ACCT 101  or ACCT& 201  or equivalent

    Payroll preparations, payroll tax laws, accounting procedures and supplementary records. Preparation of required returns for federal and state payroll taxes and business taxes (includes manual and computerized payroll problems).
  
  • ACCT 276 Nonprofit Management and Reporting (5)


    Prereq: ACCT 150  or ACCT 201  .

    This course provides the fundamentals of financial management and reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations and the rules and regulations covering them.
  
  • ACCT 287 Income Tax Practicum (3)


    Training in the preparation of the basic income tax forms and preparation of actual tax returns under the auspices of the AARP Tax-Aide program.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL& 121 American Sign Language I (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: Placement in ENGL 101 .

    A beginning course in American Sign Language using conversational methods. This includes vocabulary related to exchanging personal information, day-to-day common activities, describing family relationships, and providing basic directions. Basic grammar, finger-spelling, numbers 1-100, the fundamentals of spatial agreement, and an introduction to the deaf culture and its history are also introduced.
  
  • ASL& 122 American Sign Language II (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: ASL& 121  with grade of 2.0 or better; or one year HS equivalent or instructor permission, plus completion of ENGL 101 .

    In ASL& 122, students will continue developing their sign skills while building on vocabulary, enhancing number skills, learning more about classifiers, increasing fluency and incorporating non-manual grammatical markers and nonmanual signals with more ease. They will be introduced to basic storytelling using these new skills and techniques as well as learn more about deaf culture and grammar.
  
  • ASL& 123 American Sign Language III (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: ASL& 122  with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 2 years high school equivalent or instructor permission.

    ASL& 123 focuses on vocabulary development, increasing expressive and receptive skills, and developing storytelling techniques. This focus includes more advanced use of classifiers, expansion of detail, and introduction to deaf expressions and idioms, additional grammatical features, and a continued study of the deaf culture.
  
  • ASL& 221 American Sign Language IV (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: ASL& 123  with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 3 years HS equivalent; or instructor permission

    Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development and ASL fluency. Attention is given to correct formation of signs, movement, rhythm, phrasing and clarity. This course includes intensive vocabulary building, a deeper understanding of ASL expressions, and proficiency in ASL grammar.
  
  • ASL& 222 American Sign Language V (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: ASL& 221  with a grade of 2.0 or better; or 4 years HS equivalent plus placement in ENGL 101  or instructor permission

    The importance of signing with sufficient grammatical accuracy and vocabulary is emphasized. Emphasis is placed on participating effectively in formal and informal conversations on familiar and unfamiliar topics. There will be many opportunities to develop a stronger acceptance and appreciation of the diverse regional aspects of ASL and expand on personal application of the language.
  
  • ASL& 223 American Sign Language VI (5)


    GER-HM
    Prereq: ASL& 222  with a grade of 2.5 or better; plus placement in ENGL& 101  or instructor permission.

    In ASL& 223, emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive skill development including discourse structures used in discussing a variety of topics, spontaneous conversations and storytelling. The course will encourage vocabulary review, clear articulation of the language, continued practice of grammar structures, exposure to a variety of signing styles, and a deeper cultural awareness about interacting effectively in the deaf community.

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology (5)


    GER-SS
    A survey of biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology.
  
  • ANTH& 104 World Prehistory (5)


    GER-SS
    An archaeological interpretation of the lifeways of our human ancestors from 3 million years ago to the development of written records.
  
  • ANTH& 106 The American Mosaic (5)


    GER-SS
    An exploration of multiculturalism in the United States examining various aspects of social identity including ethnicity, race, socioeconomic class, gender and sexuality. Current anthropological methods and approaches will be employed to enhance the understanding of diversity in U.S. American society.
  
  • ANTH 107 Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations (5)


    GER-SS
    A course on the archaeology of ancient civilizations. Students compare ancient civilizations of the New World and the Old World to investigate how complex societies differ, in structure and internal dynamics, from simpler societies. They address the issue of how and why complex societies arose in some areas and not in others, as well as why complex societies collapse.
  
  • ANTH 150 Special Topics in Anthropology (3)


    This course provides the flexibility to offer special topics of interest and significance in anthropology at the introductory level and at the same time develop college level learning skills. The six-week course may study a particular anthropological problem or focus upon a particular cultural or geographic area. Designation of specific topic and/or approach will be made at the time of the course offering. Offerings are more specific and focused than in introductory courses; examples might include the anthropology of food or digital anthropology.
  
  • ANTH 151 Special Topics In Anthropology (2)


    This course provides the flexibility to offer special topics of interest and significance in anthropology at the introductory level and at the same time develop college level learning skills. The four-week course may study a particular anthropological problem or focus upon a particular cultural or geographic area. Designation of specific topic and/or approach will be made at the time of the course offering. Offerings are more specific and focused than in introductory courses; examples might include the anthropology of food or digital anthropology.
  
  • ANTH 167 Cross Cultural Studies - Life and Culture (2-5)


    A course designed for students who participate in study abroad programs. Students examine host country’s cultural values, social institutions, and significant contemporary issues facing that country. Students discuss differences between U.S. American and host country’s cultures.
  
  • ANTH& 204 Archaeology (5)


    GER-SS
    Introduction to archaeological method and theory.
  
  • ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5)


    GER-NS
    The course examines human biological variation, taking into account the complex interaction of biology, physiology, environment and culture. Major topics include evolution, genetics, scientific classification, non-human primates, the fossil record and modern human variation.
  
  • ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5)


    GER-SS
    Course explores human behavior and belief across cultures. Major topics include the concept of culture, ethnographic research, and the cross-cultural examination of subsistence and economic systems, divergent social roles and identity, family systems, religious belief, and the impacts of colonialism, modernization and globalization.
  
  • ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)


    GER-SS
    Lifeways and cultures of North American Indians from prehistory until the present. The course is organized around the culture area concept, and could include the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Plains, Arctic, Subarctic, Plateau, Great Basin, California and the Northwest Coast.
  
  • ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)


    GER-SS
    Exploration of the culture and lifeways of Indians of the Northwest Coast culture area, past and present.
  
  • ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology (5)


    GER-NS
    A course designed to familiarize students with the forensic analysis of human remains. Theoretical and hands-on analyses of human remains within a medicolegal context.
  
  • ANTH 240 Women in Cross Cultural Perspectives (5)


    GER-SS
    An introduction to the anthropology of gender. The course uses a global and comparative approach to explore the diversity of women’s experiences and perspectives in relation to their bodies; in relation to men, children and other women; and in relation to their culture and society.

Art

  
  • ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5)


    GER-HM
    A general introduction to a chronological look at the development of western art from cave painting to the end of the 20th century. This class is for the non-art majors and there are no prerequisites.
  
  • ART 101 Design, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value as vital elements in creative design.
  
  • ART 102 Design, Intermediate (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: ART 101  or instructor permission

    A studio laboratory course which presents the elements of design as sources for artistic invention. Lectures, demonstrations and studio work deal with line, edge, shape, area, texture and value. Particular emphasis will be placed on color as an element of creative design.
  
  • ART 105 Introduction to Art (5)


    GER-HM
    A general introduction to the visual arts, designed to develop within the student an insight and comprehension of the actual work of art. Topics include perception, aesthetics, creativity, elements of design, principles of design, role of the media, and a general chronological survey of the visual arts are investigated.
  
  • ART 107 Photography, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: Basic knowledge of computers and manually controlled digital camera required

    Photography for the beginning student, covering aesthetic considerations and basic equipment operation and processing related to a digital camera.
  
  • ART 111 Drawing, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    An entry-level drawing sequence course that provides a framework for addressing a variety of themes, materials and techniques. This is an exploratory course that focuses on the observation and representation of three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface. Exercises and assignments will be explained through lecture, demonstration, written sequential instruction, and historical/contemporary examples.
  
  • ART 112 Drawing, Intermediate (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: ART 111  or instructor permission

    This intermediate course is an extension of the fundamentals of representational drawing. This course is designed to allow the serious student to develop skills as a draftsman and broaden capabilities for personal expression.
  
  • ART 113 Drawing, Advanced (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: ART 112  or instructor permission

    This course builds upon the foundation of contemporary and classical approaches to drawing in artworks involving the figure. Students will acquire basic competence in structural studies including proportions, mass and basic surface anatomy. Curriculum will concentrate on realistically rendering specific features, mood and expression in portraiture.
  
  • ART 115 3-Dimensional Design (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A non-computer hands on sculpture studio lab course that introduces the student to various approaches to constructing three-dimensional forms.
  
  • ART 145 History of Art - Contemporary (5)


    GER-HM
    A concise history of contemporary painting, sculpture, drawings, printmaking, photography and mixed media from modern foundations through post-modern styles and related issues.
  
  • ART 150 Printmaking, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A studio/lab course covering the various basic processes of fine art printmaking. Students will learn how to make mutable original prints from personally designed compositions. The methods used to create artwork will include the Intaglio print processes such as dry-point, monotype and solar plate. The Relief system will be emphasized by the completion of woodcuts and lino-cuts. Students will leave the class with several editions of prints and a basic knowledge of hand-pulled printmaking practices.
  
  • ART 201 Painting, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    An introductory course exploring the fundamental concepts and techniques of painting with acrylic media. Assignments will be approached primarily through investigation of content, composition, color theory, paint mixing and application. This is a studio-laboratory course with intensive in-class experience supplemented by lectures, demonstrations and critiques.
  
  • ART 202 Painting, Intermediate (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: ART 201  or instructor permission

    An intermediate course expanding on the principles of representational painting, compositional aesthetics and painting techniques. Students will develop heightened observational awareness and increased formal, technical and expressive skills. Emphasis will be given to independent problem solving and personal expression.
  
  • ART 203 Painting, Advanced (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    Prereq: ART 202  or instructor permission

    An advanced course expanding on the principles of representational painting, compositional aesthetics and painting techniques. Students will develop heightened observational awareness and increased formal, technical and expressive skills. Emphasis will be given to independent problem solving and personal expression.
  
  • ART 204 Watercolor, Beginning (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A studio laboratory course that will explore the elements of a wide variety of watercolor techniques. Students will develop the ability to express themselves using various methods applicable to transparent and opaque watercolor approaches as sources for artistic invention. Pupils will also gain a historical overview of water soluble based media and explore an assortment of its applications in the visual arts.
  
  • ART 211 Beginning Sculpture (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A studio lab course that introduces students to materials, processes and tools for the creation and consideration of sculptural design, with an emphasis on the use of non-hazardous and sustainable materials.
  
  • ART 215 Art for Teachers (5)


    GER-HM
    A general introduction to the visual arts as applied to the development of young children birth through grade 3. Explores theories, techniques and curriculum design in order to offer a wide variety of developmentally appropriate art media to children and create a comprehensive art curriculum.
  
  • ART 243 History of Art – Ancient World Through the Middle Ages (5)


    GER-HM
    A concise chronological history of paintings, sculpture, drawings and architecture from the dawn of recorded art to the gothic movement and related issues.
  
  • ART 244 History of Art – Renaissance Through Rococo (5)


    GER-HM
    A concise chronological history of paintings, sculpture, drawings, printmaking and architecture from the early Renaissance of the 15th century to the Neoclassical style of the middle mark of the 19th century and related issues.
  
  • ART 245 History of Art – The Modern World (5)


    GER-HM
    A concise history of architecture, painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography and mixed media from modern foundations through post-modern styles and related issues.
  
  • ART 260 Art in Motion: Real and Recorded (5)


    GER-HM/Performance
    A studio laboratory course that will provide an introduction to basic concepts of time-based artwork using a variety of processes and media. Students explore concepts of sequence, performance, interactivity, process and documentation through video, audio and other time-based projects. Student research and critical discourse/theory will be an integral part of each project.

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy (5)


    GER-NS
    An introduction to the history of astronomy and to scientific inquiry including basic concepts in observational astronomy, the solar system, stars, galaxies and the origin of the universe. This is a non-lab course.
  
  • ASTR& 101 Introduction to Astronomy (5)


    GER-NS
    The methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of the planets, stars, galaxies and the cosmos. A historical perspective with theory, laboratory exercises and direct observations. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR 105 Survey of Astrobiology (5)


    GER-NS
    An introductory course that examines the interdisciplinary field of astrobiology. General principles of astronomy, chemistry, biology and geology as applied toward the search for life on other planetary bodies. Special emphasis on current data acquisition from NASA and other sources. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR& 110 The Solar System (5)


    GER-NS
    Methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of the solar system including the planets, sun, moons, asteroids and comets. Includes historical perspective, theories, laboratory exercises and direct observations. Lab included.
  
  • ASTR& 115 Stars, Galaxies and the Cosmos (5)


    GER-NS
    Methods and goals of scientific inquiry developed within the study of outer space including the life and death of stars, galaxies and clusters of galaxies and cosmology including the Big Bang. Includes historical perspective, theories, laboratory exercises, and direct observations. Lab included.

Atmospheric Science

  
  • ATMOS 101 Introduction to Weather (5)


    GER-NS
    A study of earth’s atmosphere including the major controls of weather and climate. Course discussions and labs will cover essential topics in meteorology including solar radiation, temperature, air pressure, wind, clouds, precipitation, and severe weather. Environmental issues including global climate change will also be discussed. Appropriate for non-science and science majors. Lab included.

Biology

  
  • BIOL& 100 Survey of Biology (5)


    GER-NS
    Emphasis on the study of cells, genetics, ecology, diversity of life and physiology in order to establish a foundation of understanding and respect of life. This course includes a laboratory.
  
  • BIOL& 160 General Biology w/Lab (5)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: Completed MATH 096  with a 2.0 or eligible for MATH 098  AND ENGL& 101 . Completed CHEM& 100  with a 2.0 grade or better or CHEM& 139  or concurrently enrolled in CHEM& 121  or CHEM& 161  or beyond

    The science of life. Scientific methodology and evolution, ecological perspectives, cells, biotechnology, genetics, diversity of life, metabolism and life and reproduction. Lab included. For students preparing for allied health professions and for science majors.
  
  • BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5)


    GER-NS
    (formerly BIOL 118)

    Prereq: College level reading, by placement assessment or successful completion of READ 099 .

    A comprehensive study of the human body, its structure and its function. A non-laboratory course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
  
  • BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab: Anatomy & Physiology (5)


    GER-NS
    (formerly BIOL 120)

    Prereq: College level reading, by placement assessment or successful completion of READ 099 .

    A comprehensive study of the human body, its structure and its function. A laboratory course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
  
  • BIOL& 211 Majors: Cellular (5)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL & 160   with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM & 121   or CHEM & 139   with a minimum grade of 1.5, or instructor permission.

    Structure and function of living cells including metabolism, genetics, differentiation and microevolution. For science majors. Lab included.
  
  • BIOL& 212 Majors: Animals (5)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL& 160  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM& 139  or CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 1.5, or instructor permission.

    Examination and comparisons of the major animal taxa with emphasis on development, physiology, anatomy, taxonomy, adaptations and behavior. Examination and evidence for evolution. Lab and/or field excursions included.
  
  • BIOL& 213 Majors: Plant (5)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL& 160  with a minimum grade of 2.0 is required; CHEM& 139  or CHEM& 121  with a minimum grade of 1.5, or instructor permission

    Examination and comparison of the major non-animal eukaryotic kingdoms and divisions with emphasis on development, physiology, anatomy, taxonomy, plant evolution and adaptations. Introduction to ecosystems, population and community ecology. Lab included.
  
  • BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (6)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL& 160  with a grade of 2.0 or better and CHEM& 100  with a grade of 2.0 or better or instructor permission.

    First course of a two-quarter study of body structure and related physiology on cellular through system levels. Includes an in-depth study of cells and tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. Lab includes in-depth study of cell physiology, microscopy, histology, human bone and bone marking identification, basic dissection techniques, cat and human musculature, and nervous and sensory function tests.
  
  • BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (6)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL& 241  or instructor permission

    Second course of a two-quarter study of body structure and related physiology on cellular through system levels. Includes an in-depth study of body organization and physiological processes of cardiovascular lymphatic (includes immunology), respiratory, digestive (includes metabolism), excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Lab includes cardiovascular system of the cat and human, human hematology, urinalysis, immunology, respiratory, digestive (including chemistry) and reproductive systems.
  
  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology (5)


    GER-NS
    Prereq: BIOL& 160  and CHEM& 100  or instructor permission

    Diversity, structure and physiology of beneficial and harmful microbes. Lab practice in identification of microbial species through culturing, staining and biochemical testing. Lab included.

Business

  
  • BTECA 116 Business English II (3)


    Formerly: BUS 106

    Prereq: BTECA 115  or ENGL& 101  with a grade of 2.0 or better.

    Further study and practice with the writing process to create effective business memoranda, letters and short reports. The student will continue to build a strong business vocabulary and fluency with punctuation rules.
  
  • BTECA 117 Business Mathematics (5)


    Formerly: BUS 107

    Prereq: MATH 054  with a 2.0 or higher.

    Mathematics applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. Introduction to simple statistics and the metric system.
  
  • BTECA 250 Business Communications (5)


    Formerly: BUS 250

    Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in BTECA 115  or ENGL& 101 .

    Theory and practice in composing, evaluating and analyzing written and oral business communications. Emphasizes effective writing of business letters and reports, the psychology of business writing, methods of research and oral reports.
  
  • BUS& 101 Introduction to Business (5)


    GER-SS
    Basic background in general fields of business. An examination of the nature of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in a free market economy. An overview of marketing, management, finance, production, economics, information systems and international commerce.
  
  • BUS 134 Introduction to Social Media (5)


    Students explore emerging social media technologies and processes and study their application in a variety of contemporary organization and business settings. Students will explore how businesses evaluate and use social media as well as how to use and author content for online tools such as blogs, microblogs, collaboration mechanisms, podcasts, RSS feeds, video, bookmarking and other emerging web technologies. The course will also study how to use these technologies to monitor conversations on the Internet, engage online communities, identify influencers and establish thought leadership.
  
  • BUS 135 Introduction to Online Marketing (5)


    How organizations use online marketing strategies including websites, media sharing, social media networking, search engine optimization, and online advertising to market goods and services.
  
  • BUS& 201 Business Law (5)


    GER-SS
    Prereq: ENGL& 101  or BTECA 115 , with a 2.0 grade or better or instructor permission

    Introduction to the nature of law and the resolution of disputes in the court system, and overview of law typically relating to the operation of businesses from the perspectives of their owners, managers, employees, customers and suppliers; primary emphasis is on the law pertaining to various types of contracts.
  
  • BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5)


    This course considers how the needs of business or other formal organizations interact with individual needs, leadership styles, formal organizational policies and procedures, and general cultural patterns to determine how human beings act in work situations.
  
  • BUS 245 Global Business (5)


    Introduction and essentials for the student interested in pursuing the study of international trade and culture.
  
  • BUS 260 Project Management I: Planning (5)


    Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in BTECA 115  or ENGL& 101 .

    Introduce project management best practices from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Introduce project management Initiate and Plan Process Groups framework, terminology, concepts, the tools and techniques to build a project plan. Part one of a two part series.
  
  • BUS 261 Project Management II: Managing (5)


    Prereq: BUS 260 .

    A continuation of the study of project management best practices from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Introduce project management Execute, Monitor/Control and Close Process Groups framework, terminology, concepts and the tools and techniques to build a project plan. Introduce the fundamentals of a project management scheduling tool. Part two of a two-part series.
  
  • BUS 279 Personal Finance and Money Management (5)


    Offered through Military sites only.

    A practical course in managing personal finances. Course includes budgeting, home ownership, income tax, investments, insurance, wills and trusts.


Business Information Technology

  
  • BTECA 100 Business Keyboarding: Key the Alphabet by Touch (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 115A

    Students use a computer keyboarding program to learn to keyboard by touch.
  
  • BTECA 101 Business Keyboarding: Key Numbers and Symbols by Touch (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 115B

    Prereq: BTECA 100  with grade of at least 2.0, or touch typing at 15 wmp, or instructor permission.

    Students use a computer keyboarding program to learn to keyboard by touch.
  
  • BTECA 102 Keyboard Skill Development: Alpha and Technical Improvement (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 116A

    Prereq: BTECA 100  with grade of at least 2.0, or touch typing at 15 wpm, or instructor permission.

    This course assists students with continuous development of keyboard speed, accuracy and technique.
  
  • BTECA 103 Keyboard Skill Development: Alphanumeric and Technical Improvement (1)


    Formerly BTECH 116B

    Prereq: BTECA 102  with grade of at least 2.0 or touch typing at 20 wpm, or instructor permission.

    This course assists students with continuous development of keyboard speed, accuracy and technique.
  
  • BTECA 104 Keyboard Skill Development: Alphanumeric Improvement (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 116C

    Prereq: BTECA 102  with grade of at least 2.0 or touch typing at 20 wpm, or instructor permission.

    This course assists students with continuous development of keyboard speed, accuracy and technique.
  
  • BTECA 105 Keyboard Skill Development: Further Alphanumeric Improvement (1)


    Formerly: BTEVH 116D

    Prereq: BTECA 102  with grade of at least 2.0 or touch typing at 20 wpm, or instructor permission.

    Courses that assists students with continuous development of keyboard speed, accuracy and technique.
  
  • BTECA 106 PC Operating System: Navigating and Customized Operating Systems (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 118A

    Prereq: BTECA 100 and BTECA 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better or type by touch at 15 wpm or instructor permission.

    Operating system fundamentals for the PC. Topics include the following: Navigating and Customizing the Operating System.
  
  • BTECA 107 PC Operating System: Manage Files and Using Help (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 118B

    Prereq: BTECA 100 and BTECA 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better or type by touch at 15 wpm or instructor permission.

    Operating system fundamentals for the PC. Topics include the following: Managing Files and Using Help.
  
  • BTECA 108 PC Operating System: Using the Internet and Basic Apps (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 118C

    Prereq: BTECA 100 and BTECA 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better or type by touch at 15 wpm or Instructor permission.

    Operating system fundamentals for the PC. Topics include the following: Using the Internet and Basic Applications.
  
  • BTECA 109 Introduction to Windows (3)


    Formerly: BTECH 120

    Prereq:  BTECA 100  and BTECA 101  with a grade of 2.0 or better, or type by touch at 15 wpm and instructor permission.

    Fundamentals of using the Windows operating system. Topics include management of files, documents and folders and use of the control panel to customize the computer and the Windows desktop.
  
  • BTECA 110 Microsoft Word: Prepare and Edit Documents (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 200A

    Prereq: BTECA 109  with grade of at least 2.0, touch typing at 25 wpm, instructor permission.

    Students can work through all levels of Microsoft Word features.
  
  • BTECA 111 Microsoft Word: Enhance and Customize Documents (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 200B

    Prereq: BTECA 110  or instructor permission.

    Students can work through all levels of Microsoft Word features.
  
  • BTECA 112 Microsoft Word: Create Tables and Merge Documents (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 200C

    Prereq: BTECA 110  or instructor permission.

    Students can work through all levels of Microsoft Word features.
  
  • BTECA 115 Business English I (5)


    Formerly: BUS 105

    Prereq: Grade of 2.0 or better in ENGL 098  or equivalent or placement recommendation of ENGL 099 .

    A course designed to strengthen the student’s writing skills through the study of grammar, sentence structure, paragraph development and punctuation. The student will enhance his/her business vocabulary while learning to compose clear and concise business documents.
  
  • BTECA 121 Microsoft Excel: Prepare Format Basic Worksheets (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 210A

    Prereq: BTECA 110  with at least a 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Students can choose to work through one or more Excel features.
  
  • BTECA 122 Microsoft Excel: Insert Formulas and Enhancements (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 210B

    Prereq: BTECA 121  with at least a 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Students can choose to work through one or more Excel features.
  
  • BTECA 123 Microsoft Excel: Create Charts and Diagrams (1)


    Formerly BTECH 210C

    Prereq: BTECA 121  with at least a 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Students can choose to work through one or more Excel features.
  
  • BTECA 130 Microsoft PowerPoint: Create and Modify a PowerPoint Presentation (1)


    Formerly: BTECH 225A

    Prereq: BTECA 110  with at least a 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Students can choose to work through one or more PowerPoint topics.
  
  • BTECA 131 Microsoft PowerPoint: Format and Add Visual Element (1)


    Formerly BTECH 225B

    Prereq: BTECA 130  with at least a 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Students can choose to work through one or more PowerPoint topics.
 

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