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Accounting (ATG)

ATG-106
Intro to Accounting Debits & Credits
IAI: None
Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credits emphasizes the theory of double entry account- ing which utilizes both a debit and a credit. Recording transactions in the general journal and posting transactions in the general ledger will also be covered. This course is required for accounting degree students, and strongly recommended for accounting transfer students or for any student interested in an understanding of basic accounting procedures.

ATG-107
Intro to Accounting Special Journals
IAI: None
Introduction to Accounting Special Journals is a continuation of ATG-106. The course demonstrates the use of the special journals to save time and effort by grouping similar transactions and by division of labor. Special journals studied the Combined Journal, Sales Journal, Purchases Journal, Cash Receipts Journal and Cash Payments Journal. Posting procedures and special ledgers will also be covered.
Prerequisite: ATG-106. Credit 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0

ATG-110
Financial Accounting
IAI: BUS 903
Financial Accounting presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organization and the common transactions entered into by businesses. The emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical financial statements, as well, and the limitations of using these in making forward-looking business decisions is included. The primary content emphasis will be accounting for current assets and liabilities, long-term assets and liabilities, stockholder equity, corporations'cash flow statements, and financial statement analyses.
Prerequisite: MTH-096A or MTH-096S with grade "C" or higher; Or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

ATG-111
Managerial Accounting
IAI: BUS 904
Managerial Accounting presents accounting as a system of producing information for internal use in managing business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and interpretation of information for planning, controlling, and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Included is the identification and measurement of the costs of producing goods or services and how to analyze and control these costs. Decision models commonly used in making specific short- and long-term business decisions also are included.
Prerequisite: ATG 110 with a grade of C or higher
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

ATG-120
Microcomputer Spreadsht Applns. in Acctg
IAI: None
Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer spreadsheet software program to solve accounting problems and to report accounting information. Current software available for the IBM-compatible microcomputer will be used. (Offered fall semester only.)
Prerequisite: ATG 106 or ATG 110; and OFF 129 or OFF 130 or CIS 102 or CIS 202.
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

ATG-123
Gen Ledger Software Applications Account
IAI: None
General Ledger Software Applications in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer general ledger software program to solve accoutning problems and to report accounting information. The payroll function is introduced, including current regulations. Current commercial software for the IBM-compatible microcomputer will be used.
Prerequisite: ATG 110 and CIS 102.
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

ATG-210
Cost Accounting
IAI: None
Cost Accounting studies the nature of costs and relevant accounting data for purposes of improving decision making. The determination of product costs, budgets and standards, and capital budgeting are among the topics studied. This course is a core curriculum requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting.
Prerequisite: ATG 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

ATG-215
Intermediate Accounting I
IAI: None
Intermediate Accounting I is an in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting information. The efforts of accounting organizations such as the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board), the APB (Accounting Principles Board), and the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) are reflected in the material. Issues covered include those related to the Balance Sheet, Statement of Retained Earnings, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows. Representative areas of accounting include, but are not limited to, cash, receivables, inventories, and property, plant, and equipment. This course is a core course requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting. (Offered fall semester only.)
Prerequisite: ATG 111 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

ATG-216
Intermediate Accounting II
IAI: None
Intermediate Accounting is a continuation of the in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting information, which started in ATG-215. Representative areas of accounting include, but are not limited to, liabilities, including long-term debt, stockholders equity, earnings per share, revenue recognition, accounting for income taxes, accounting for leases, accounting for pensions, and the statement of cash flows. This is a requirement of the financial accounting option of the A.A.S. degree in accounting. (Offered in spring semester)
Prerequisite: ATG 215
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

ATG-218
Federal Income Tax
IAI: None
Federal Income Tax is a course where emphasis is placed on federal income taxes for the individual. The course covers both the practical preparation of income tax returns and the theoretical understanding of the law. Subjects covered include taxation of non-business individuals, proprietary business operations, and gains/losses from the sale of various types of property. The federal income taxation of partnerships and corporations will also be introduced. This course is a core curriculum requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting.
Prerequisite: ATG 110 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

ATG-220
Fraud Detection and Deterrence
IAI: None
Fraud Detection and Deterrence will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skilling, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses.
Prerequisite: ATG 110 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

ATG-291
Internship Accounting
IAI: None
Internship Accounting enables the student to work part-time as an accounting intern in a business organization, educational institution, or governmental agency. This will be done under the supervision of a college accounting faculty member. It is the student's responsibility to secure this part-time or full-time position, and approval must be obtained from the college faculty member. The number of work hours is variable.
Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of credit in the accounting curriculum.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-30

ATG-295
Independent Study in Accounting
IAI: None
Independent Study in Accounting enables the student to conduct an individual project based on a special area of interest in accounting. Course requirements are based on a special area of interest in accounting. Course requirements are based on the nature of the project undertaken.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6 Lab: 0

ATG-298
Accounting Capstone
IAI: None
Accounting Capstone will reinforce concepts learned throughout the accounting program by applying accounting knowledge and skills to problems and cases. Students will have the option to take the national certification exam and obtain their Certified Bookkeeper Certificate upon completion of the course. This course is to be taken the final semester prior to graduation.
Prerequisite: Fifteen (15) credit hours from any of the following disciplines: business (BUS), management (MGT), marketing (MKT), and/or accounting (ATG).
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

Business (BUS)

BUS-101
Introduction to Business
IAI: None
Introduction to Business introduces business functions, operations, and organization. The course includes forms of ownership, management, finance, business ethics, personnel and labor-management relations, and marketing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-103
Business Mathematics
IAI: None
Business Mathematics develops skill in handling the mathematics of business transactions as a businessperson and a consumer. After a review of the fundamental processes, problems are covered which invlolve percentage, markup, discounts, interest, taxation, bank reconciliation, payroll, insurance, index numbers, stocks and bonds.
Prerequisite: MTH 092 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-105
Consumer Econ & Pers Financ
IAI: None
Consumer Economics and Personal Finance studies the personal, social, and political aspects of consumer roles. Among the topics discussed are consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer law, consumer decision-making, purchase decisions in various product and service categories, budgeting, taxes, macro-economic policy and inflation, borrowing, saving and investing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-130
Entrepreneurship Principles
IAI: None
This course examines the various skills and habits essential for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Real world case studies will provide opportunities to analyze why certain businesses fail while others succeed. Students will also encounter exposure to a variety of entrepreneurship ventures through lectures and live experiences that support growth in problem recognition, and solution development, and the exploration of career options.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-131
Entrepreneurship Planning
IAI: None
Entrepreneurship Planning examines how demographics, creativity, innovation, technology, and social changes create business opportunities. This course investigates the skills required to analyze appropriate business opportunities based on personal strengths and abilities; as well as the influences of professional and financial goals. This course demonstrates the process involved in developing a marketing strategy for an entrepreneurial business plan. This course will also introduce the ethical and social responsibility aspects of entrepreneurial ventures.
Prerequisite: BUS 130
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-170
Intro to Organizational Behavior
IAI: None
Introduction to Organizational Behavior is an introduction to the theories and concepts of human behavior in organizations. Foundations of behavior of individuals and groups and organizational structure are studied. Application of these theories and concepts of management issues are discussed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-200
Legal Environment in Business
IAI: BUS 913
Legal Environment in Business is a study of the legal and social environment of business, with emphases on business ethics and corporate social responsibilities. Areas of concentration include goevernmental regulation of business, securities law, consumer protection law, labor law and employment law.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-201
Business Law
IAI: BUS 912
Business Law is an introduction to the legal system as it affects business activity. Areas of concentration include formation and nature of contracts, the agency relationships, and the Uniform Commercial Code, Law of Sales, and Commercial Paper.
Prerequisite: BUS 101
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-203
Economics for Business
IAI: None
Economics for Business is a basic survey course in economics focusing on conceptual understanding of basic economic principles and their application to practical analysis rather than mathematical interpretations. Areas of concentration include economic decision-making, price determination, goals and problems of the macro econom, the role of government in the macro-economy and markets, monetary theory, costs of production, competition and market structure, and labor issues.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-223
Business Statistics
IAI: BUS 901
Business Statistics addresses the basic concepts of statistical analysis used in business decision-making, including the use of probability to deal with uncertainty. The student will analyze and work out simple problems and will be able to recognize the application of different statistical techniques, interpret the results of analyses, and recognize instances in which statistical techniques have been misused. Statistical concepts and techniques covered include measures of location, measures of variability, sampling distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, variance analysis, and simple linear regression.
Prerequisite: MTH 120, 132, 135, 160, 211, or 220 with a grade of C or higher; or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-230
Entrepreneurship Capstone
IAI: None
Entrepreneurship Capstone is designed to develop student competency in business research instrumental for constructing a solid business plan. The course focuses on developing these skills by expanding feasibility studies and implementing the detailed business plan. Students will defend concepts through presentations and local competitions. The learning environment provides a dynamic, interactive experience that combines the classroom with experiential learning.
Prerequisite: BUS 131 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-272
Intern in Business Administration
IAI: None
Internship in Business Administration recognizes that participation in a work setting can provide a significant educational experience beyond what can be accomplished in a formal classroom. This course provides supervised occupational experience in businss administration. The student will identify an area of career emphasis which should relate to the student's intended career objective. A training plan will be developed by the student, the faculty coordinator, and the cooperating employment supervisor. The internship site is to be arranged by the student. A maximum of six semester hours of credit can be earned in this course or a combination of this course and an independent study course.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the RVC Business Administration curriculum.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-30

BUS-279
Principles of Finance
IAI: None
Principles of Finance is an introduction of financial techniques used in management decisions. The course emphasizes the basic principles of finance including the process, institutions, markets, and instruments involved in the transfer of money among individuals, businesses and governments.
Prerequisite: Completed MTH-096S or MTH-094 with a grade of C or higher; and completed ATG-110 with a passing grade.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-282
International Business
IAI: None
International Business examines why international business takes place, what advantages accrue to firms operating internationally, what makes international business different from purely domestic operations, and how these operations relate to a country's overall international economic position.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 Introduction to Business
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

BUS-295
Ind Study in Business Administration
IAI: None
Independent Study in Business Administration is designed for the student who desires to conduct an individual project or research based on personal goals and objectives in an area of special interest in business. Course requirements are based on the nature of the subject under study. A maximum of six semester hours of credit can be earned in this course or a combination of this course and an internship course. This course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the general business curriculum, completion of 30 semester hours of credit at Rock Valley College and consent of the instructor or director.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6 Lab: 0

BUS-296
Special Topics in Business Admin.
IAI: None
Special Topics in Business Administration provides an overview of the many facets involved in managing and organizing today's nonprofit organization. This course will assume a realistic posture of the many and various functions involved in obtaining managerial success in a non-profit organization. Course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-4 Lab: 0

BUS-298
Global Small Business Incubator
IAI: None
The Global Small Business Incubator is a multidisciplinary capstone course which allows for the real-time application of small business planning, strategic management, accounting, finance, operations, sales, marketing, supply chain management, and international business theory. Students, through collaborative action-learning, will develop an understanding of management, entrepreneurship, and business practices that are ethically, socially, and globally responsible.
Prerequisite: Fifteen (15) credit hours from any of the following disciplines: Business (BUS), Management (MGT), Marketing (MKT), and/or Accounting (ATG).
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

Management (MGT)

MGT-270
Principles of Management
IAI: None
Principles of Management introduces the concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Topics include the organization triangle, organizational design, strategic planning, managing human resources, decision making, communication, quality, change and conflict management, and ethics. These management principles apply to all types of organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MGT-271
Human Resource Management
IAI: None
Human Resource Management is a study of the basic principles and procedures of personnel administration. Application of managemnet fundamentals to the personnel function - recruitment, selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, and retirement. Various personnel techniques will be stressed.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 and MGT 270 or consent of division director or instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MGT-274
Leadership
IAI: None
Students experience theoretical and practical applications of leadership research and development. Using the case study method, students comparatively analyze individual and organizational leadership activities with various leadership theories. Students synthesize findings with current real world activities developing a personal leadership vision. The course builds on business fundamentals while discussing the differences between leadership and management in the modern world. Students will gain a deeper insight into the phenomenon of leadership while developing the personal leadership vision that will provide guidance for present and future career opportunities.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours Lecture:3 Lab: 0

MGT-281
Women in Management
IAI: None
Women in Management provides both practical and theoretical materials to help women who aspire to managerial careers. Discussions center on special issues facing women in management. This course is designed for women wanting to move into management, male and female management students and business people seeking to continue or update their education.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MGT-282
Independent Study in Management
IAI: None
Independent Study in Management allows the student to conduct research in specialized management areas. The course requirements will be developed based on the nature of the subject and the students goals and objectives. Consent of the coordinator is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the business management curriculum at Rock Valley College. A maximum of 3 hours credit can be earned in this course.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 1-3 Lab: 0

MGT-283
Internship in Business Management
IAI: None
Internship in Business Management provides a supervised occupational experience in management. A training plan will be developed by your the coordinator in cooperation with the student and the participating business. Consent of the instructor is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the business curriculum.
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 30

Marketing (MKT)

MKT-260
Principles of Marketing
IAI: None
Principles of Marketing presents a basic understanding of the principles of marketing and of the operation of our marketing system. Topics include buying motives, habits, and demands of consumers, channels of distribution, marketing functions and policies, marketing costs, and marketing and governmental relationships.
Prerequisite: Recommend BUS 101 and 103 or equivalent.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MKT-265
Salesmanship
IAI: None
Salesmanship is the study of personal selling as a part of the marketing process. Consumer behavior, persuasion, the importance of a positive attitude, careers in sales, the sales process, and specific sales techniques are discussed. Optional video-taped presentations and sales projects provide the student with a means of evaluating and improving sales performance.
Prerequisite: MKT 260 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MKT-266
Principles of Advertising
IAI: None
Principles of Advertising is an introduction to advertising. Topics covered include: why advertising is carried on, how to prepare and present purposeful advertisements, review of the various advertising media, as well as when and how to use each to greatest advantage.
Prerequisite: MKT 260 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MKT-281
International Marketing
IAI: None
International Marketing allows students to gain a broad understanding of the field of international marketing. The course provides insight into how international marketing is conducted, the requisites for effective performance and a knowledge of the special problems involved in language, finance and customs. The course will help students understand international marketing opportunities and how marketing principles and procedures apply to international business.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MKT-288
Customer Relations
IAI: None
Customer Relations is a study of principles and methods to keep customers once you have developed them. Today, it costs five times as much to get a new customer as it does to keep an old one. Discussion is held on a practical level. Topics include customer expectations, staff training and management, maintaining good customer relations, turning service opportunities into sales, and changing complaints into orders.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

MKT-293
Internship-Marketing
IAI: None
Internship - Marketing requires the student to work part-time as a marketing intern in a local cooperating business firm. This experience will be supervised by the coordinator of marketing programs. Consent of the coordinator is required.
Prerequisite: At least 12 credits in Marketing/Real Estate, preveiously or concurrently. A repeat of this course up to four semesters is possible.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-15

MKT-295
Independent Study in Marketing
IAI: None
Independent Study in Marketing allows the student to conduct research in special marketing related areas based on student goals and objectives. Consent of the coordinator or marketing director of the Business Division is required.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in one of the marketing curriculums. A repeat of this course up to six credits is permissible.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 1-3 Lab: 0

Office Professional (OFF)

OFF-115
File Management
File Management will provide instruction to anyone needing to know the legal, technical, and social aspects of electronic notebooks, recordkeeping, groupware, document management, knowledge management, or other collaborative systems used in organizations. Students will examine office technological environments and associated strategies for managing electronic records, electronic workflow techniques, and how to establish an effective electronic document retrieval system.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2

OFF-118
Computer Keyboarding
IAI: None
Computer Keyboarding is taught on a microcomputer as an independent study course and/or as a regular short course. The course is designed so that students can acquire the skill to effectively use touch typing to input alphabetical and numerical data into a computer or to type on a typewriter. A pass/fail grading system is used.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0 Lab: 2

OFF-121
Advanced Document Preparation and Design
IAI: None
Using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications students improve thier document creation and formatting skills by creating complex documents. Students use advanced features of Microsoft Word including merging Word documents with database information, automating docauments with macros and forms, and creating online documents. Emphasis is on producing high quality professional documents. Student's keyboarding speed and accuracy is emphasized with frequent drills and practice.
Prerequisite: PCI 106, grade of "C" or higher. Credits: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

OFF-122
Office Technology Practicum
IAI: None
Using Microsoft Office students create documents for a similated company. Students work with realistic workplace projects to integrate business vocabulary, critical thinking strategies, and Web research with advanced document processing skills. This course reviews both Core and Expert MOS competencies for Microsoft Word.
Prerequisite: OFF 121, grade of "C" or higher, or consent of instructor Credits: 3
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2

OFF-131
Indep Study-Off Software Applic
IAI: None
Independent Study - Office Software Applications is designed for those individuals who have software skills but would like the opportunity to complete additional business software applications. It provides the opportunity for students to return periodically to work with new software as it becomes popular in the business community.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 2-12

OFF-144
Insurance Procedures/Medical Office
IAI: None
Insurance Procedures/Medical Office is an introduction to the medical insurance industry including types of insurance, coding, standard billing forms and benefit calculations.
Prerequisite:
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0

OFF-147
Coding
IAI: None
Coding is designed to provide the student with basic coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital based coding utilizing CPT, ICD-9 and DRG coding concepts.
Prerequisite: BIO 171 and HLT 110.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0

OFF-220
Advanced Coding
IAI: None
Advanced Coding is a course designed to provide the student with advanced, hands-on coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital based coding utilizing CPT, ICD-9 and DRG coding concepts.
Prerequisite: OFF 147
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

OFF-231
Office Procedures
IAI: None
Office Procedures emphasizes essential business procedures and activities. Topics include human relations, routine and administrative duties, filing and records management, office ethics, decision-making, and problem solving. Students interested in a specialized office career, such as medical or legal, will complete a semester project focusing on that area of interest. Others will complete a similar project of a general office career.
Prerequisite: None, recommended that this course be taken the last semester of attendence.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

OFF-245
Intro to Health Information Tech
IAI: None
Introduction to Health Information Technology provides an overview of the history of health information technology and the evolution of the profession. Study topics include analysis of record content, (stressing accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and correlation of data), and study of numbering and filing systems with emphasis on retention policies, storage methods and computerization.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

OFF-293
Independent Study Office Technology
IAI: None
Independent Study in Office Technology allows the student to conduct research or develop an individualized project in an area of special interest in office technology. Course requirements are individualized. Consent of the coordinator is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the Office Technology curriculum. Repeat of this course to a maximum of three credits is permissible.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 1-3 Lab: 0

OFF-294
Office Internship
IAI: None
Office Internship enables the student to work in a business setting. The student is responsible for securing the site for a full- or part-time office position. The requirements for this course are individualized. Prior to enrolling, students must have approval to enroll from the instructor. This course may be repeated two times.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 hours of semester credit in the office technology curriculum.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 0 Lab: 5-15

Personal Computer Information Specialist (PCI)

PCI-106
Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based
IAI: BUS 902
Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular soft- ware packages in the Windows environment. Topics include word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation software, database systems, and Internet Web browsers, and some background in microcomputer hardware and operating systems.
Prerequisite: Keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in OFF 118.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2

PCI-200
Microcomputer Info Systems Practicum
IAI: None
Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum is a course designed to acquaint students with the methodologies involved in designing, developing, and documenting information systems solutions to business problems by using personal computers. The systems development life cycle methodology is presented along with Microsoft Access software. With this background, students will design a solution to their own systems problem.
Prerequisite: PCI 106, PCI 206
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2 Lab: 5

PCI-206
Advanced Micro Appl/Windows Based
IAI: None
Advanced Microcomputer Applications Windows-Based is a survey course presenting Windows applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Topics include word processing, electronic spreadsheets and database systems along with some background in microcomputer hardware and basic Windows concepts. This course is intended to be an extension of PCI 106.
Prerequisite: PCI 106
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

PCI-226
Post-Adv Micro Application/Windows Based
IAI: None
Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages in the Windows environment. Topics include high-end advanced training in word processing, electronic spread- sheets, presentation software, and database systems, with an emphasis on customization and automation.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 and PCI 206
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3

PCI-228
MOS Certification Preparation
IAI: None
MOS certification preparation is a preparatory course for the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification exam. Students will choose an exam to take from the following: WordCore, Word Expert, Excel Core, Excel Expert, Access Core, Access Expert, PowerPoint Comprehensive. Then they will practice skills necessary to pass the exam. Practice exams which simulate the testing environment will be part of the course. At the end of the eight weeks, they will take the actual exam. Course fee includes the test fee. Repeatable up to three times for four credits.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 and PCI 206; PCI 226 for expert exams.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1 Lab: 0

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Office Professional (OFF)

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