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205 Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog Industrial Technology - Information Systems INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (IT) 205 FOUNDATION SKILLS IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY 2 units, 2 lecture hours, .5 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125, 126 and Mathematics 201. This course will cover the foundation skills in Industrial Technology and supply the basic skills and orientation to enter Reedley College’s manufacturing program. Safety, measuring, use of shop tools and power equipment are among the skills that will be introduced and reinforced. Also includes field trips to local manufacturing industry. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) 10 KEYBOARDING 1 unit, .67 lecture hours, .67 lab hours, pass/ no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126. This course provides an introduction to the computer system with an emphasis on keyboarding. It is a “hands-on” approach stressing the development of keyboarding skills needed to use a computer effectively. The keyboarding software allows the student to build speed and accuracy on alphabet, number, and special computer keys. The course will include skill building exercises and an introduction to word processing software. (A, CSU) 11 COMPUTER ESSENTIALS 1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. This is an introduction to the PC computer system. It is a “hands-on” practical approach with an emphasis on how to operate a computer. The course includes supervised exercises using the storage devices of the system, printer controls, and essential operating system (Windows) commands. The student will be introduced to the Internet and E-mail and basic features of word processing and spreadsheet applications. The student is expected to complete computer assignments outside of class. A grade of “C” or better in this course fulfills the computer familiarity requirement. No credit is given if Information Systems 15 or Office Technology 1 has been successfully completed with a “C” or better. (A, CSU) 12 COMPUTER LITERACY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126, and Mathematics 201. Basic introduction to computers and their usage. Basic principles of hardware and software; shopping for a personal computer; social issues associated with the role of computers in the world today; and an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, Internet principles and usage. (Not for Business Majors - Business Majors need to take Information Systems 15) (A, CSU, UC) 13 DATABASE ESSENTIALS 1.5 units, 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour This course is designed for students who inspire to attain a basic understanding of databases. Topics will include creating and editing tables, creating and using forms, creating and running queries, creating and printing reports, and sorting and indexing data fields using current database software. Students are expected to complete computer assignments outside of class. (A, CSU) 15 COMPUTER CONCEPTS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and Mathematics 201. This course provides an introduction to computer and information systems concepts and terminology, an overview of hardware, and software (systems and applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and programming), the history of the microcomputer, privacy and legal issues, telecommunications (email and Internet), types of information systems and their roles in business, and the systems development life cycle. A grade of “C” or better in this course fulfills the computer familiarity requirement. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID ITIS 120) 16 WORD PROCESSING 1.5 units, 1.5 lecture hours, .5 lab hour, pass/ no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course provides an introduction to word processing for the business manager. This course will include creating, editing, formatting, saving and printing documents. A number of advanced topics will be introduced. This course includes a survey of current word processing applications. The student is expected to complete assignments in the computer laboratory outside of class. (A, CSU)