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Catalog: 2010–2011 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Information Systems (IS)

Technology Division

IS 101: Introduction to Information Systems

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces the student to the role of computers in today's technology-driven environment, allowing for hands on lab experience. Students will be introduced to the Internet, distance education, and the World Wide Web for research, along with operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, database and basic multi-media. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate basic computer survival skills, understand computer terminology, and create data using a variety of software.

IS 201: Computer Applications

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: IS 101 or experience in office software.

Develops the student's knowledge in integrated office productivity software. Topics will cover word processing, database, spreadsheets and working with macro programming. Coursework or experience using office software is essential for successful completion and gives students the foundation to pass expert level certification tests.