Introduces students to the world of computer security in a vendor neutral environment. Provides broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare students for entry into a specialized security field. Lecture and hands-on labs will expose students to the purpose and goals of network security policies and outlines various security threats. Students will be introduced to several authentication and encryption methods used in today’s networking environment for securing a Local Area Network. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Prerequisite: A+ certification or successful completion of an A+ course.
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ACTG 110 BOOKKEEPING I 4CRIntroduces fundamental principles of full cycle, double-entry accounting including maintaining journals, ledgers and banking records to prepare basic financial statements for service and retail businesses organized as sole proprietorships or partnerships. Covers basics of payroll accounting and payroll tax reports. Explores the concepts and terminol- ogy required to perform specific accounting functions accurately.
Prerequisite: COMPASS score equivalent to completion of MAT 82 and ENG 82 or higher or Instructor approval.
ACTG 115
BOOKKEEPING II 4CR
Introduces continued principles of full cycle, double-entry accounting. Covers specialty issues such as uncollectible accounts, depre- ciation, inventory, notes, interest, accruals and end of period work for corporations. Explores concepts and terminology required to perform specific accounting functions accurately.
Prerequisite: ACTG 110
ACTG 120
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MATH 2CR
Covers business math applications to include payroll, percents, merchandising, consumer credit, simple and compound interest, pro- rat- ing, stocks and bonds, and the metric system using the keyboard functions and the touch method of electronic calculator operation.
Prerequisite: COMPASS score equivalent to completion of MAT 82 and ENG 82 or higher or Instructor approval
ACTG 135
ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEETS I 5CR
Introduces electronic spread sheets (Micro- soft Office-Excel). Covers creating business forms and spreadsheets to prepare financial statements.
Prerequisite: CAS 105 or Instructor approval. Concurrent with ACTG 110 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 141
QUICKBOOKS I 2CR
Covers principal applications, basic operat- ing commands and functions necessary to use Quickbooks automated accounting soft- ware. Basic applications include but are not limited to vendor, customer and banking activities, and creating files.
Prerequisite: ACTG 110 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 143
QUICKBOOKS II 3CR
Covers continued applications for vendor and customer activities using Quickbooks automated accounting software. Also covers starting up companies, inventory manage- ment, sales tax, payroll, and working with balance sheet accounts.
Prerequisite: ACTG 141 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 160
PAYROLL & BUSINESS TAXES 5CR
Provides practice in all payroll operations, the recording of accounting entries involv- ing payroll, and the preparation of payroll and business tax returns that are required of business. Covers the concepts, legislation and terminology required to perform spe- cific payroll accounting functions.
Prerequisite: ACTG 110 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 211 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING I LAB 2CR
Provides instructional activities that support material covered in ACCT& 201 in a supervised lab environment.
Concurrent with: ACCT& 201.
ACTG 212 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING II LAB 3CR
Provides instructional activities that support material covered in ACCT& 202 in a supervised lab environment.
Concurrent with: ACCT& 202.
ACTG 213 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING III LAB 3CR
Provides instructional activities that support material covered in ACCT& 203 in a supervised lab environment.
Concurrent with: ACCT& 203.
ACTG 222
FUNDAMENTALS OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
ACCOUNTING 4CR
Introduces the fundamentals of individual income tax accounting theory and practice, including a study of the rules and regulations for preparation of the most common forms and schedules, preparation of the forms and schedules, a brief review of the history of in- come taxation and tax legislation in the United States and the differences between GA AP and income tax accounting.
Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 224
FUNDAMENTALS OF GOVERNMENTAL/
NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING 5CR
Introduces the fundamentals of accounting theory and practice of governmental/non- profit accounting, including a study of the accounting methods, the reasons for and the use of the various funds, the purpose and use of budgets in this field of account- ing and the differences between GA AP, GASB Stan- dards and fund/governmental accounting.
Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 235 ACCOUNTING
SPREADSHEETS II 4CR
Provides advanced instruction in electronic worksheets, various business spread sheets, 3-D worksheets, various functions including the Conditional function and accounting schedules.
Prerequisite: ACTG 135 or Instructor approval.
ACTG 241
QUICKBOOKS III 4CR
Covers advanced accounting activities using Quickbooks automated accounting software. Topics focus on starting up companies in mid cycle of the fiscal period. Covers setting up prior balances with accounts receivable, accounts payable, checking, inventory, pay- roll and fixed assets.
Prerequisite: ACTG 143, ACCT& 201.
ACTG 260
BUSINESS OFFICE I 5CR
Provides an opportunity for students to ex- perience and participate in a realistic office environment by providing Financial State- ments, completing financial Examinations, preparing Payroll and furnishing other similar Financial Accounting work products to the public.
Prerequisites: ACTG 235, CAS 120, and ACCT& 201 or instructor approval.
ACTG 262
BUSINESS OFFICE II 5CR
Provides an opportunity for students to ex- perience and participate in a realistic office environment. By providing Financial State- ments, completing financial Examinations, preparing Payroll and furnishing other simi- lar Financial Accounting work products to the public.
course descri PT ions ACTG 281 SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTING I 5CR
Introduces the theory and practice of governmental/nonprofit or managerial accounting. This includes a study of the accounting methods, concepts, and the purpose and use of budgets in this field of accounting. Independent study is to be arranged with the Instructor.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201, ACTG 224, ACTG 235 and CAS 120 or instructor approval.
Concurrent with: ACTG 281 ACTG 271 may be completed.
ACTG 283 SPECIALIZED
ACCOUNTING I LAB 5CR
Continues with theory and practice of governmental/nonprofit or managerial accounting. This includes a study of the accounting methods, concepts, and the purpose and use of budgets in this field of accounting. Independent study is to be arranged with the Instructor.
Prerequisites: ACTG 281 or instructor approval. Concurrent with or immediately following completion of ACTG 283, and ACTG 271 must be completed.
ACTG 271
INTERNSHIP I 5CR
Provides the students with on-the-job practical field experience. Program offers students a way to combine classroom study with related work experience under the supervision of an employer. Work experience must be related to the educational and career objective of the student. Must be approved by the instructor and includes a weekly seminar component.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
ACTG 291
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
ACCOUNTING 5CR
Continues the study of the fundamentals of individual income tax accounting theory and practice, including a detailed study of the rules and regulations for preparation of the most common forms and schedules, preparation of these forms and schedules, tax legislation in the United States and the differences between GA AP and income tax accounting.
Prerequisite: ACTG 222 and ACCT& 201 or instructor approval. Concurrent with ACTG 293.
ACTG 293
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
ACCOUNTING LAB 5CR
Provides a supervised setting, with instruc- tional support, to apply understanding of federal individual income tax rules and reg- ulations to specific tax problems.
Prerequisite: ACTG 222 and ACCT& 201 or instructor approval. Concurrent with ACTG 291.
ACTG 295
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
INTERNSHIP 5CR
Provides the students with on-the-job practical field experience. Program offers students a way to combine classroom study with related work experience under the supervision of an employer. Work experience must be related to the educational and career objective of the student. Must be approved by the instructor and includes a weekly seminar component.
Prerequisite: ACTG 291 and 293 or instructor approval.
ACCT& 201 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING I 5CR
Covers fundamentals of accounting theory and practice, including a study of the accounting cycle, and the use of special journals. Focus on double entry accounting system, financial statement preparation. Covers transactions for a business organized as a sole proprietorship and their effects on balance sheet accounts.
Prerequisite: ACTG 115 or instructor approval.
ACCT& 202 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING II 5CR
Covers fundamentals of accounting theory and practice continued from ACCT& 201. Focus on issues related to businesses organized as a partnership or corporation and their effects on balance sheet accounts. Also covers investment, dissolution and distribution of income.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201.
ACCT& 203 PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING III 5CR
Introduces the theory of cost accounting and an analysis of accounting data as a part of the managerial process of planning, decision-making, and control. Emphasis is given to job order, process and standard cost accounting data, and the preparation and use of budgets and internal control reports necessary for making economic decisions for manufacturing businesses.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201
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ABE 001
ABE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
Orients new students to the Basic Skills Programs and resources available at the college. Develop educational and personal goals, develop self-awareness and learning strategies and identify ways that will help meet with success in the Basic Skills Program.
Prerequisites: Required of all new students.
ABE 013
ABE READING III
Learn to read with understanding, focusing on real-life material on familiar subjects re- lated to personal family, citizen/community or worker roles.
Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of 211-220 on the CASAS placement test.
ABE 014
ABE READING IV
Learn to read with understanding expository writing, a variety of periodicals and non- technical journals on common topics, common legal forms, and library reference material.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE III or receive a score 221-235 on the CASAS placement.
GED 010
GED BASICS READING
Learn to comprehend, explain and analyze information from a variety of literacy works, including primary source materials and professional journals. Use context cues and higher order processes to interpret meaning of technical information, complex manuals and some college level books.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE level IV or receive a score of 236 -245 on the CASAS placement test.
GED 011
GED ADVANCED READING
Focus on fine-tuning reading and skills nec- essary to successfully complete the reading and social studies sections of the GED.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete GED Basics – Reading or receive a score of 246 or higher on the CASAS placement.
ABE 013
ABE WRITING III
Focus on writing skills and increasing complexity of sentences and paragraphs. Practice applying these skills to a variety of life situations
Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of 211-220 on the CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.
ABE 014
ABE WRITING IV
Learn to convey ideas in writing using several connected paragraphs with correct mechanics, usage, and varied sentence structure.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE III or receive a score of 221-235 on the CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.
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GED 010
GED BASICS WRITING
Learn to write with clearly expressed ideas supported by relevant detail, and use varied and complex sentence structure with few mechanical errors.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE level IV or receive a score of 236 -245 on the CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.
GED 011
GED ADVANCED WRITING
Focus on fine-tuning reading and writing skills necessary to successfully complete the reading sections of the GED.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete GED Basics –Writing or receive a score of 246 or higher on the CASAS placement test. In addition, students will be asked to complete a writing sample.
GED 012
GED JUMP START
Continuous enrollment self-paced class de- signed to help students focus on strengthen- ing math, reading, and writing skills to prepare for the five sections of the GED Test. Special focus on writing clear concise essays.
Prerequisites: CASAS Reading 211 CASAS Math 201
ABE 012 ABE MATH II
Learn to process, estimate and average whole number operations in addition subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve real-life word problems.
Prerequisites: Students must receive a score of 201-210 on the CASAS placement test.
ABE 013 ABE MATH III
Learn to apply mathematical concepts and procedures to make an estimate, solve a problem, and carry out a task involving decimals and fractions in situations related to life roles.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE Math II or receive a score of 211-220 on the CASAS placement test.
ABE 014 ABE MATH IV
Learn to apply mathematical concepts andprocedures to make estimates, solve problems, and carry out tasks involving percent, ratio and proportion, simple formulas, measurements, and tables and graphs in personally realistic situations.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE Math III or receive a score of 221-235 on the CASAS placement test.
GED 010
GED BASICS MATH
Learn to make mathematical estimates of time and space; apply principles of geometry to measure angles, lines and surfaces; and also apply trigonometric functions.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete ABE Math IV or receive a score of 236 -245 on the CASAS placement test.
GED 011
GED ADVANCED MATH
Focus on fine-tuning skills necessary to successfully complete the math section of the GED.
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete GED Basics – Math or receive a score of 246 or higher on the CASAS placement test.
GED 012
GED PREPARATION FAST TRACK
Gain skills and knowledge of materials necessary to prepare for the GED exam. Classroom activities and instruction are designed to cover content in the areas of social studies, literature and art, science, math, and writing clear and concise essays. This class is self-paced.
Prerequisites: 221 in Reading and 211 in Math on CASAS appraisal test. Continuous enrollment is the first week of each month throughout the quarter.