RC CATALOG2015

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2015-2016 Catalog

Individual Study - Information Systems

INDIVIDUAL STUDY (INDST)

(COURSE TITLE TO BE SELECTED)

1-2 units, 54 hours per unit, (Pass/No Pass)

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125, 126,

and Mathematics 201.

An individual student’s exploration in depth of a

selected topic not covered in the classes offered in the college.

In cooperation with an instructor, the student will develop a

research or creative project which culminates in an appropriate

paper, report, composition, or other product. A student who

wishes to complete this course must develop the outline of the

project and begin the arrangements for the project with an

instructor before signing up for the course. (A, CSU, UC*)

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

based on review of course syllabus

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (IT)

205 FOUNDATION SKILLS IN

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

2 units, 2 lecture hours, .5 lab hours. (Pass/

No Pass)

ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 252 or

English as a Second Language 225W, English 262 or English

as a Second Language 226R, and Mathematics 256.

Foundation Skills in Industrial Technology will

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)

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)