Computer Applications and Office Management 1

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Credit Courses

Computer Applications and Office
AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT Management (COMP)
The Computer Applications and Office Management Department (COMP) COMP 101 Introduction to Computer Applications (4 Units)
provides students with a broad range of computer application skills. Course Advisories: COMP 151A.
COMP provides students with opportunities for the entire arc of digital Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
life—whether your career is still in preparation (pre-career), in progress Introduction to computer applications for use "at work and home."
(workforce training), or in transition (changing careers or retirement). Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) including Windows
operating system, plus open source software, social networking and
COMP programs of study prepare students for positions in the office Web2.0 productivity tools for collaborative teamwork.
workplace including office management and business software Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
specialists. Because computer applications are needed in so many
different career areas, the programs and individual courses are relevant in COMP 103 Internet Communications (1 Unit)
many different career paths. Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Introduction to Internet communications and how and when to (safely)
The Department offers degrees and certificates as well as Skills use them, including the World Wide Web, search engines, e-mail,
Competency Awards and also provides introductory courses (electives) chat, discussion, blogs, social networking tools, Web2.0, and Instant
for students in programs campus-wide. messaging/texting.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
Programs of Study COMP 107 Microsoft Word (4 Units)
Associate Degrees Course Advisories: COMP 151AB.
Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
• Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate of Designed for all computer users, course covers core features of Microsoft
Science (AS): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist (https:// Word. Topics include page numbers, headers/footers, sections, styles,
catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-applications- templates, outlines, graphics, Internet documents for Internet/intranet,
office-management/computer-applications-office-management-as- columns, tables. Projects include reports, resumes, forms, letters, mailing
business-software-specialist-emphasis/) labels, newsletters, web pages. Covers topics in Microsoft Certified
• Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate of Science Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Taught by MCAS-certified
(AS): Emphasis in Office Management (https://catalog.sbcc.edu/ instructor.
academic-departments/computer-applications-office-management/ Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
computer-applications-office-management-as-office-management- COMP 109 Microsoft Excel (4 Units)
emphasis/) Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Covers core spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel and also introduces
Certificates of Achievement
the student to some of the advanced features of Excel, including
• Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of functions and formulas, creating workbooks/worksheets, formatting,
Achievement (C): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist (https:// graphs and charts.
catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-applications- Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
office-management/computer-applications-office-management- COMP 111 Microsoft Access (4 Units)
certificate-achievement-business-software-specialist-emphasis/) Course Advisories: COMP 101.
• Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management (https:// Introduction to the Microsoft Access database management system. This
catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-applications- application course includes creating and maintaining database tables,
office-management/computer-applications-office-management- creating macros, querying database tables, designing forms and creating
certificate-achievement-office-management-emphasis/) reports.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
Skills Competency Awards
COMP 112 Microsoft Powerpoint (4 Units)
• Business Communications, Skills Competency Award (SCA) (https:// Course Advisories: COMP 123.
catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-applications- Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
office-management/business-communications-skills-competency- Plan, create, modify and deliver effective presentations on-screen, in-
award/) person and remotely on the Web, utilizing basic to expert features of
• Computer Proficiency Online, Skills Competency Award (SCA) Microsoft PowerPoint.
(https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer- Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
applications-office-management/computer-proficiency-online-skills-
competency-award/)
• Office Assistant, Skills Competency Award (SCA) (https://
catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-applications-
office-management/office-assistant-skills-competency-award/)
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COMP 120 Being Successful with Canvas (1 Unit) COMP 171 Business English (3 Units)
Hours: 18 (18 lecture) Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introduction to online tools used in Canvas. Topics include Canvas Review of English fundamentals necessary to communicate effectively
discussion boards and e-mail, uploading assignments, managing files, for personal and professional success, including grammar, sentence
troubleshooting hardware/software/ browser issues, and installing structure, punctuation and word usage, with practical writing
utilities, etc. applications such as reviews and reports, and using digital technology to
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable communicate with others.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 123 Introduction To Microsoft Word (1 Unit)
Course Advisories: COMP 151A. COMP 271 Business Communications (3 Units)
Hours: 18 (18 lecture) Prerequisites: ENG 110 or ENG 110H.
Use of essential Word features to create and format documents quickly: Course Advisories: COMP 171.
research papers in MLA or APA style, fliers and resumes. For general Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
student use in any course. Develop excellent written and face-to-face communication skills for
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable business. Write effective business documents including letters, reports,
emails, resumes, messages. Learn strategies for communicating in
COMP 139 Social Networking for Business (0.5 Units)
Internet/digital environment (blogs, social networking, etc.).
Hours: 9 (9 lecture)
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
Social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs,
Wikipedia, and YouTube are being used by businesses worldwide. Learn
how to use these tools effectively to promote, influence, and sell. Learn
best practices, dos and don'ts.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 144A Google World (1 Unit)
Course Advisories: COMP 103.
Hours: 18 (18 lecture)
Students explore the newest applications in "Google world," such as
Google Docs, forms, Calendar, Blogger, sites, and more. Can you really do
everything online, free, with Google?
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 144B Google World (3 Units)
Course Advisories: COMP 103.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Students explore and learn to use the newest applications in "Google
world" such as Google docs (documents, spreadsheets, presentations),
forms, calendar, blogger, Wave, Reader, and more. Can you really do
everything online, free, with Google?
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 151A Basic Computer Keyboarding (1.5 Unit)
Hours: 27 (27 lecture)
Introduction to computer keyboarding skills that enable the student to
work more effectively and quickly with a computer. Emphasis on touch
keyboarding of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 151AB Beginning Computer Keyboarding (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introduction to computer keyboarding skills that enable student to work
more effectively and quickly. Emphasis on touch keyboarding of alpha
and numeric keys. After developing basic keyboarding skills, student
creates correspondence and reports using Microsoft Word.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
COMP 161C Business Career Success (3 Units)
Course Advisories: COMP 101.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Soft skills required for a successful business career. Includes
understanding the business environment, preparing a job search, job-
finding and job-keeping skills, managing online persona, team dynamics,
business-social skills, communication and presentation skills.