CISA 300    Beginning Word Processing    1 Unit

Prerequisite: BUSTEC 302 or keyboarding speed verification at 25 wam or better. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Advisory: CISC 300 or 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This is a course designed to introduce students to the use of word processing programs. The course includes basic word processing operations: formatting, editing, saving, retrieving, printing text and creating and editing simple tables. It also includes business document formatting. Students may receive one unit credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics. This course may be taken four times for credit.

CISA 301    Intermediate Word Processing    1 Unit

Prerequisite: CISA 300. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This is a course designed to build upon previous training in the use of word processing. The course covers intermediate to advanced word processing features, such as styles, macros, outlines, documents notations, forms, charts, and mail merge. Also covered are integrating word processing with other applications and creating documents for use on the Internet, i.e. web pages and e-mail attachments in word processing. Advanced business document formatting will also be included. Students may receive one unit credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics. This course may be taken four times for credit.

CISA 308    Exploring Word Processing and Presentation Software    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: BUSTEC 302 and CISC 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the student to word processing and presentation software. The basic features and skills of creating, editing, formatting, inserting tables and graphics, and enhancing Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint presentations are covered. This one unit course is primarily designed to meet the requirements for transfer to School of Business Administration at CSUS as MIS-1C.

CISA 310    Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 or 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This is a course designed to introduce the student to the use of spreadsheet programs. The course will include designing a spreadsheet, developing formulas for automatic calculations, using special functions, developing what-if models and producing reports. Students will be using mathematical concepts and skills. Students may receive one unit credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics.

CISA 311    Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets    1 Unit

Prerequisite: CISA 310. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the student, through hands-on operations, to the intermediate features of spreadsheet programs on the microcomputer. The course will cover keyboard macros, lookup tables and logical expressions as well as advanced file operations and spreadsheet convenience commands. Students will follow spreadsheet templates and design their own sheets. Students may receive one unit credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics.

CISA 320    Introduction to Database Management    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CISC 300 or 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of database management programs on the computer. The course will include designing a database; accessing, searching and updating files; and designing and producing printed reports. Students will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions of a technical nature. Students may receive one unit credit for each topic offered. Consult the class schedule for specific topics.

CISA 321    Intermediate Database Management    1 Unit

Prerequisite: CISA 320. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course will extend the capabilities of students who have completed a first course in database management. Students design and implement practical database applications, including relational database design to develop programming applications.