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2016-2017 Catalog

Honors - Information Systems

HONORS (HONORS)

HONORS SEMINAR

1 unit, 1 lecture hour

ADVISORIES: English 1A or 1AH.

An interdisciplinary seminar designed to offer

honors program students and qualified general entry students

an integrated academic atmosphere in the study of one

topic or theme, in order to stimulate intellectual curiosity,

discussion, and written analysis. May include field trips and

guest speakers. Course content varies for every seminar and

is taught by a wide array of discipline experts drawing from

all departments at the college. (A, CSU, UC*)

*Note: UC to determine transfer credit after enrolled at UC

based on review of course syllabus

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS)

KEYBOARDING

1 unit, .66 lecture hours, .66 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)

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)

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)

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)

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, and

telecommunications (email and Internet). A grade of “C”

or better in this course fulfills the computer familiarity

requirement. (A, CSU, UC) (C-ID ITIS 120)

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)