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2015-2016 Catalog
Information Systems - Interdisciplinary Studies
102
WORD PROCESSING - A BRIEF COURSE
(FORMERLY IS 2)
.5 unit, .5 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This course provides a brief introduction to word
processing. It covers creating, editing, formatting, and printing
documents. The student is expected to complete a number of
short word processing assignments emphasizing the editing
and formatting elements of a word processing application. The
course also includes saving and retrieving files from external
storage devices and the main hard drive. (A)
103
SPREADSHEETS - A BRIEF COURSE
(FORMERLY IS 3)
.5 unit, .5 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This course provides a brief introduction to
spreadsheets. It covers creating and formatting worksheets,
using formulas and functions, and creating graphs. The course
will include saving and retrieving files from portable storage
devices and hard disk systems. (A)
104
THE INTERNET-A BRIEF COURSE
(FORMERLY IS 4)
.5 unit, .5 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This course provides a brief introduction to the
Internet. It covers how to connect to the Internet including
a discussion of browsers and providers. The student will use
current popular web browsers, as well as popular search engines
to find information on the Internet. Further, the course will
include a brief introduction to smart phone internet apps,
email, netiquette, and special plug-ins for browsers. (A)
106
POWERPOINT - A BRIEF COURSE
(FORMERLY IS 6)
.5 unit, .5 lecture hour, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126.
This course provides a brief introduction to the
PowerPoint application. It covers creating and working with
presentations. Specific topics include applying and modifying
templates, inserting clip art and charts, using color schemes,
slide show special effects, producing the slide show, and
printing handouts, notes and slides. (A)
202 INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING
1 unit, 1 lecture hour, .33 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass only)
A class designed for students to learn the skills
necessary to take classes online.
262
TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
.5-1 unit, .5-1 lecture hours, (Pass/No Pass)
Examination and a contemporary overview of
current Information Systems topics. Students taking this
course will examine a number of selected business software
applications including database, network, Web, and
spreadsheet to improve small business operations as well as
evaluating the computer hardware configurations for a small
business.
This course will be offered as either a .5 unit-9 lecture
hour ourse, or a 1 unit-18 lecture hour course.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (INTDS)
100 STEM PROJECTS
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This is a course in preparing and leading STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) outreach
projects. Students will learn the principles behind outreach
activities that are used with K-12 students to educate and
excite them about STEM subjects and opportunities. Students
will also lead these activities and work together to design new
activities. (A)
101 STEM CAREERS
2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, (Pass/No
Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126 and
Mathematics 201.
This is a course on career opportunities in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will
learn about career options and prepare presentations to be used
with K-12 students to educate them about STEM careers. (A)