Spring 2010 Class Schedule (ARC)
Schedule: Five Week - Second, Feb 25-Apr 10
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Five Week - Third, Apr 12-May 18
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Five Week - Second, Feb 25-Apr 10
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Five Week - Third, Apr 12-May 18
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
Updated: May 17, 2010
Same As: BUSTEC 126
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUSTEC 300
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces desktop communication management for users of Microsoft Outlook. Topics include e-mail, creating and managing contacts in the address book, and accessing files and folders. The skills and topics needed to pass the International Computer Driver's License (ICDL) Module 7: Information and Communication communications portion of the ICDL exam are covered. Additionally, CISA 126/BUSTEC 126 and CISA 127/BUSTEC 127 taken together are considered sufficient preparation to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Microsoft Outlook application. This course is not open to students who have taken BUSTEC 126.
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC R.Nordell ARC MAIN Rm 152D 28339 Textbook
Th 06:30PM-08:35PM LEC R.Nordell Natomas Natomas N102 28745 Textbook
Same As: BUSTEC 127
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUSTEC 300
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This Outlook course presents the communication tools beyond basic email. Topics include calendar and scheduling, tasks and notes, shared folders, and customizing Outlook. In addition, the course covers the integration of Outlook with other applications within the Microsoft Office suite. CISA 126/BUSTEC 126 and CISA 127/BUSTEC 127 taken together are considered sufficient preparation to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certification objectives for the Microsoft Outlook application. This course is not open to students who have taken BUSTEC 127.
MW 10:30AM-11:50AM LEC R.Nordell ARC MAIN Rm 152D 28337 Textbook
Th 06:30PM-08:35PM LEC R.Nordell Natomas Natomas N102 27881 Textbook
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is an overview of multimedia publishing software and peripherals used to produce digital media. Topics include the function and features of technology devices such as video camcorders, digital cameras, digital music devices, graphic pads and pens, DVD/CD burners, USB drives, and photo/CD/DVD printers. Multimedia publishing software and devices are examined and discussed for advantages and disadvantages. File and equipment management techniques are presented.
TBA TBA LEC R.Hayes ARC MAIN Online 27537 Textbook
T 11:45AM-02:30PM LAB R.Hayes ARC MAIN Rm 128
Online & In-class
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
Same As: MGMT 142
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103; and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; CISC 300
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course covering the responsibilities of a project manager. It includes the knowledge needed to manage a project, control costs and schedule resources. It will also introduce the use of project management software to track project resources, tasks and milestones. Not open to students who have taken MGMT 142.
TBA TBA LEC M.Condos ARC MAIN Online 25081 Textbook
Mandatory Orientation: Friday, January 22 06:30PM-08:30PM Raef 161
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces Adobe Acrobat tools for creating, editing, reading, and printing Portable Document Format (PDF) documents. Topics include software navigation, converting other file types to PDF, and customizing output quality. Additional topics include modifying PDF files, placing documents on-line, adding digital signatures and security, creating presentations, manipulating graphics, and managing eBooks.
TBA TBA LEC A.Grueneberger ARC MAIN Online 26553 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB A.Grueneberger ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, March 13 10:00AM-12:00PM Rm 128
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course in word processing. The course introduces word processing operations such as creating, editing, file management techniques, and printing text. Emphasis is on formatting and document production techniques to produce professional business documents used in today's workplace. The course culminates with the study of intermediate level features such as merge, sort, graphics, macros, style, and templates. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
WORD 2007
MW 10:00AM-11:25AM LEC C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126 24291 Textbook
MW 11:35AM-12:50PM LAB C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126
WORD 2007
TTh 10:00AM-11:25AM LEC C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126 24295 Textbook
TTh 11:35AM-12:50PM LAB C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126
WORD 2007
MW 02:00PM-02:50PM LEC M.Condos ARC MAIN Rm 126 24287 Textbook
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC M.Condos TBA TBA 24287 Textbook
MW 03:00PM-03:40PM LAB M.Condos ARC MAIN Rm 126
TBA TBA LAB M.Condos TBA TBA
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
WORD 2007
TTh 05:00PM-06:25PM LEC H.Fuller ARC MAIN Rm 126 24303 Textbook
TTh 06:35PM-06:50PM LAB H.Fuller ARC MAIN Rm 126
TTh 07:00PM-07:50PM LAB H.Fuller ARC MAIN Rm 152C
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online 25329 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online 24307 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Snoke ARC MAIN Online 25479 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Snoke ARC MAIN Online
The mandatory orientation for this class will be online. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
WORD 2007
MW 10:00AM-11:25AM LEC W.Theiss ARC MAIN Rm 125 24445 Textbook
MW 11:35AM-12:50PM LAB W.Theiss ARC MAIN Rm 125
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online 24311 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online 24315 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online 25537 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Brecher ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: CISA 305 with grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of word processing with emphasis on applications for business documents and reports. In addition, this course includes desktop publishing techniques using word processing software, newsletter production, macro editing, complex document styles and commands, importing, linking and merging data from other applications into a word processing document. This course may be taken four times on a different software packaging or version.
WORD 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Snoke ARC MAIN Online 24971 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Snoke ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: The course introduces word processing and presentation software. The basic features and skills of creating, editing and formatting documents, inserting tables and graphics and enhancing word documents are covered. PowerPoint presentations are included.
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 129 26107 Textbook
W 06:00PM-09:05PM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 121 26113 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 129 28079 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: CISC 100 and the ability to touch type.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the use of electronic spreadsheet programs. The course includes designing spreadsheets, developing formulas for automatic calculations, developing "what if" models, and producing printed reports. In addition, the course will introduce 3-D cell referencing, accessing real-time spreadsheet data from the Internet, and data filtering techniques. The course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.
EXCEL 2007
TTh 10:00AM-10:50AM LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 128 24323 Textbook
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee TBA TBA 24323 Textbook
TTh 11:00AM-11:35AM LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 128
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee TBA TBA
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
EXCEL 2007
TTh 02:00PM-03:25PM LEC C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126 26013 Textbook
TTh 03:35PM-04:50PM LAB C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126
EXCEL 2007
Sa 08:00AM-11:10AM LEC T.Duffy ARC MAIN Rm 126 25105 Textbook
Sa 11:20AM-02:10PM LAB T.Duffy ARC MAIN Rm 126
Class will start on Saturday, January 23th
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 28295 Textbook
M 06:00PM-09:05PM LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 126
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC D.Antos ARC MAIN Online 25015 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB D.Antos ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, January 16
10:00AM-12:00PM Rm 152B
Final: March 13, 10am-12pm Rm 152B
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC D.Antos ARC MAIN Online 27499 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB D.Antos ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, January 16
10:00AM-12:00PM Rm 152C
Final: March 13, 10am-12pm Rm 152C
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC M.Condos ARC MAIN Online 25483 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB M.Condos ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
EXCEL 2007
TTh 02:00PM-03:25PM LEC C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126 24327 Textbook
TTh 03:35PM-04:50PM LAB C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126
EXCEL 2007
TTh 10:00AM-11:25AM LEC C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126 28299 Textbook
TTh 11:35AM-12:50PM LAB C.Stokes ARC MAIN Rm 126
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC M.Condos ARC MAIN Online 24849 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB M.Condos ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, March 13 1:30PM-3:30PM Rm R161
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC M.Condos TBA TBA 25529 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB M.Condos ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, March 13
1:30PM-3:30PM Rm R161
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
TBA TBA LEC G.Cotton ARC MAIN Online 32964 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB G.Cotton ARC MAIN Online
Orientation: Saturday, March 13 9:00AM-11:00AM Rm 125
Final Exam: Saturday, May 15 9am-11am Rm 125
Orientation for this section is mandatory. For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: CISA 315 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of electronic worksheets with emphasis on workbook design and integration, template design, use of complex formulas, and built-in financial and logical functions. The course also includes look-up tables, the use of worksheet analysis tools, macros, and data integration. The course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.
EXCEL 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Chapek ARC MAIN Online 26223 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Chapek ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, March 13
12:30PM-2:30PM Rm 152C
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: The course introduces widely used spreadsheet software. The basic features and skills of editing and formatting a spreadsheet, using basic formulas and functions, inserting and formatting charts and graphics in a spreadsheet workbook and analyzing and presenting that workbooks are covered.
W 06:00PM-08:50PM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 121 26401 Textbook
TTh 10:00AM-11:20AM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 129 28077 Textbook
MW 01:30PM-02:50PM LEC D.Fox ARC MAIN Rm 129 26109 Textbook
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUSTEC 300 and CISC 300
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the student, through hands-on operation, to the use of database management programs on the microcomputer. It includes designing a database; assessing, searching, and updating files, and designing and producing printed reports. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.
Access 2007
TTh 12:00PM-12:50PM LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 128 24331 Textbook
TTh 01:00PM-01:50PM LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 128
Access 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 26095 Textbook
W 06:00PM-07:50PM LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 126
Online & In-class
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
Access 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 24335 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Access 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 27983 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Access 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 24815 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Access 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 25541 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: CISA 320 with grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course continues the study of microcomputer database with emphasis on database design, reporting, application building, and utilization of files created using other software. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
ACCESS 2007
TBA TBA LEC C.Larabee ARC MAIN Online 26099 Textbook
W 06:00PM-07:50PM LAB C.Larabee ARC MAIN Rm 126
Online & In-class
The above class meets both online and in the classroom.
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUS 100, BUSTEC 100, and CISC 300
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an overview of desktop publishing (DTP) and a major desktop publishing application program. It includes page layout skills needed to produce newsletters, brochures, flyers, reports, and marketing material on the computer. Additionally it covers importing graphics and text, using palette menus, layers, master pages, and working with graphic and text frames. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.
Adobe InDesign CS 4
TBA TBA LEC R.Hayes ARC MAIN Online 24347 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB R.Hayes ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: CISA 330 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to present an overview of advanced desktop publishing (DTP) skills. Advanced techniques in page layout and design, select and use software programs which interface with DTP, use advanced typographic features, create and integrate image/graphic designs, handle files and directories, and analyze DTP needs and equipment integration will be presented. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
Adobe InDesign CS4
TBA TBA LEC R.Hayes ARC MAIN Online 24351 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB R.Hayes ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course presents an in-depth look at using presentation software in business environments. Topics include elements of good presentation design, slide show techniques, integrating and linking of various software applications and media, animation effects, and the production of presentations using a variety of hardware. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.
PowerPoint 2007
TBA TBA LEC L.Dumais ARC MAIN Online 25315 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB L.Dumais ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
PowerPoint 2007
TBA TBA LEC L.Dumais ARC MAIN Online 25487 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB L.Dumais ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Online Orientation For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online
PowerPoint 2007
TBA TBA LEC J.Quillici ARC MAIN Online 26021 Textbook
TBA TBA LAB J.Quillici ARC MAIN Online
Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, March 13
2:30pm-4:30pm Rm 126
For further information about the course requirements, please visit the course website at www.arc.losrios.edu/online