BPC005
Brief Introduction to Computers 0.25 credit(s) 0.25 period(s) lecture
Introductory course in fundamentals of computers, including hardware components, operating system characteristics, and basic software applications. Prerequisites: None.
BPC100AA
Business-Personal Computers I 0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture
Introduction to the use of personal computers in the business environment. Computer hardware components, operating system functions and concepts. Running application software. Prerequisites: None.
BPC101AA
Introduction to Computers I 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Computer software applications for the personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.
BPC101BA
Introduction to Computers II 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Computer software applications for the personal computer, including database management, computer graphics, electronic spreadsheet, and word processing, and operating system commands. Prerequisites: BPC101AA.
BPC101CA
Introduction to Computers III 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Individualized advanced applications of software selected to solve specific problems on the personal computer.
Prerequisites: BPC101BA or permission of instructor.
BPC102AD
Using Windows: Level I 0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture
Basic commands and methods associated with the Windows operating system. Prerequisites: None.
BPC103AK
Using Word: Level I
0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture
Use of Word to create, manipulate and print documents on a microcomputer. Prerequisites: None.
BPC104AD Using Excel: Level I
0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture
Use of Excel to create, edit, save and print worksheets. Prerequisites: None.
BPC110
Computer Usage and Applications 3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
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.
BPC/OAS111AA Computer Keyboarding I
1 credit(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Mastery of essential microcomputer keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch typing of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS114AE Excel: Level I
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting and projections. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS114BE Excel: Level II
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Additional Excel spreadsheet techniques, including macro programming, database searching, extraction, and linking to obtain prescribed reports and graphs. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS114AE or permission of instructor.
BPC/CIS114CE Excel: Level III
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Additional Excel spreadsheet techniques, including complex macros, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS114BE or permission of instructor.
BPC115AA
Personal Finance Software:
Quicken --- Level I
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Introduction to the basic features of Quicken, a computerized personal finances software program. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS117AM Database Management:
Microsoft Access - Level I 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Introduction to the basic elements of a current version of the Microsoft Access database management program, for casual and beginning users. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS117BM Database Management:
Microsoft Access - Level II 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Exploration of additional components of the Microsoft Access database management program. Prerequisites:
BPC117AM or CIS117AM or permission of instructor.
BPC/CIS117CM
Database Management - Microsoft Access - Level III
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
Application of the features of the Microsoft Access program to some common database management problems.
Prerequisites: BPC117BM or CIS117BM.
BPC/CIS118AB PowerPoint: Level I
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Use of PowerPoint software to produce professional-quality presentation visuals. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS118BB PowerPoint: Level II
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Use of PowerPoint software add movement and sound to desktop presentations to enhance audience attention.
Prerequisites: BPC/CIS118AB.
BPC/CIS118CB PowerPoint: Level III
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
Use of PowerPoint software for advanced desktop presentation techniques, including advanced animation and sound sequences. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS118BB.
BPC/CIS120AF
Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop: Level I
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Provides students with the capability to use Adobe Photoshop graphics software on a computer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques to select, manipulate, and edit images, for graphic design and image correction.
Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS120BF Computer Graphics:
Adobe Photoshop: Level II 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Provides students with the capability to use Adobe Photoshop graphics software on a computer. Includes working with masks, channels and layers, and combining raster and vector graphics. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS120AF.
BPC120CF
Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop: Level III 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
Provides students with the capability to use Adobe Photoshop graphics software on a computer. Includes color printing, color management, creation of graphics for the Web. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS120BF.
BPC/CIS121AB
Microsoft Command Line Operations 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Use of the Microsoft command line interface: basic concepts, internal and external commands, subdirectories, and editor. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS121AE
Windows Operating System: Level I 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Specific topics include Windows basics, navigating and customizing the desktop, maintaining hardware and software, improving performance, configurations, securing your computer, taskbar, organizing, searching and managing folders and files, installing and uninstalling applications, Internet Explorer fine tuning, security, and searching, including advanced search techniques, keyboard shortcuts, and current topics. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS122AE
Windows Operating System: Level II 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Additional capabilities of the Windows program that configure devices and customize the presentation of the operating system. System tools, control panel utilities, the My Computer, Network Neighborhood, and Microsoft Exchange desktop icons. Other helpful utilities presented. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS121AE or permission of instructor.
BPC125
Microcomputer Set Up and Maintenance 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
How to install and maintain a microcomputer (personal computer). Steps used to set up a new or add options to a previously installed microcomputer. Installation of internal options (memory, graphics, modems, etc.), as well as external options and devices (printers, monitors, communications, etc.). Troubleshoot (identify and repair or have repaired) microcomputer problems. Prerequisites: None.
BPC128
Introduction to Desktop Publishing 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Presents basic concepts of commercially prepared software used to do desktop publishing. Incorporates a combination of narrative and pictorial/graphic creation and presentation, including set up, text entry, graphic generation, text and graphic merging, and other computer-based functions. Prerequisites: None.
BPC128AF
Introduction to Desktop Publishing:
MS Publisher
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Presents basic concepts of commercially prepared software used to do desktop publishing. Incorporates a combination of narrative and pictorial/graphic creation and presentation, including set-up, text entry, graphic generation, text and graphic merging, and other computer-based functions. Prerequisites: None.
BPC/OAS130DK Beginning Word
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using Word for Windows to create, edit, and print documents. Prerequisites: Ability to keyboard a minimum of 20 wpm or permission of instructor.
BPC/CIS133AA
Internet/Web Development Level I-A 1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Overview of the Internet and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet communication tools.
Prerequisites: None.
BPC/CIS133BA
Internet/Web Development Level I-B 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
Exploration of additional Internet resources. Hands-on experience with a variety of resource discovery and information retrieval tools as well as enhancement of Web pages. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS133AA.
BPC/CIS133CA
Internet/Web Development Level I-C 1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture + lab
Web site development using enhancement codes. Includes frames, style sheets and javascript as well as design principles and typography. Prerequisites: BPC/CIS133BA.
BPC/CIS133DA
Internet/Web Development Level I 3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
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 is also included. Prerequisites: None.
BPC135DD
WordPerfect: Level I 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using WordPerfect 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.
BPC/OAS135DK Word: Level I
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using Word word processing software to create and name files, edit text, format, and print a variety of documents.
Prerequisites: None.
BPC138AA
Windows Desktop Design and Publishing
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Use of Windows-based microcomputers and appropriate commercial software packages 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.
BPC170
Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep 3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
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.
BPC225
Computer Configuration and Enhancement
1 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture + lab
Configuration and enhancement of a computer. Emphasis on configuration of hardware and software to optimize computer performance. Includes memory configuration and the identification and troubleshooting of configuration problems. Prerequisites: BPC125 or permission of instructor.
BPC235DD
WordPerfect: Level II 2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using WordPerfect word processing software features such as math, columns, macros, styles, graphics, sort, outlines, and table of contents. Prerequisites: BPC135DD or permission of Instructor.
BPC/OAS235DK Word: Level II
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using Word word processing software features such as math, columns, macros, styles, graphics, sort, outlines, and table of contents. Prerequisites: BPC/OAS135DK or permission of instructor.
BPC270
Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep 3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
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.