Business Technology (BUSTEC) Courses
BUSTEC 126 Outlook: Basics
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 360
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 106X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course introduces Microsoft Outlook, the industry-leading personal information management software. Topics include understanding and navigating the Outlook environment, managing Outlook settings and processes, managing messages, managing schedules, and managing contacts and tasks. This comprehensive course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 299 Experimental Offering in Business Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to provide training needed for today's workforce. This course teaches skills that employers from across the nation have identified as the key skills workers must master for businesses to increase their competitiveness. These eight categories include: navigating technology at work, time management, organization skills, effective listening, valuing diversity, interpersonal communications, value-added service, and using creativity and innovation. This course utilizes skill building activities including role playing and critical thinking to teach these valuable skills.
BUSTEC 305 Introduction to Business Information Technology
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 100X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course prepares business professionals to use office systems, technologies, and sustainable procedures to support today's digital work environments. Topics include the use of business-related hardware and software, business communication, electronic calendars, project management, records management, business document preparation, cloud-based applications, information storage, and team collaboration. Critical thinking, problem-solving, administrative procedures, and information processing technologies are used to complete assignments and activities applicable in a business environment. Skills learned in this course provide a foundation in information and communications technology used in administrative, business, and management positions. This course is not open to students who have previously taken BUSTEC 110.
BUSTEC 307 Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building
- Units:3
- Hours:44 hours LEC; 30 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 309
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 110X; C-ID BSOT 120X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This intensive introductory computer-keyboard course emphasizes operating alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys by touch. It includes computer-keyboarding techniques, speed-and-accuracy development, proofreading proficiency, and the use of essential computer-keyboarding information. Students will need access to a computer, the Internet, and an active Los Rios email account.
BUSTEC 308 Advanced Computer Keyboarding and Formatting
- Units:3
- Hours:44 hours LEC; 30 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:BUSTEC 307 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 130X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is an advanced keyboarding and formatting course. The course builds upon current computer-keyboard skills and stresses speed and accuracy keyboarding techniques. Students will complete individualized skill improvement plans based on a computerized assessment of computer keyboarding speed and accuracy.
BUSTEC 309 Computer Familiarization
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 105X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is an introductory course to provide general knowledge on topics such as how computers work, computer terminology, and the impact of computers on society and the work environment. Beginning level hands-on instruction using an operating system, word processing software, spreadsheet software, and the Internet will be emphasized. Students will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions of a technical nature. Students with limited computer knowledge should take this course in-class, not on-line. Students should have access to a computer with internet and an active Los Rios e-mail account. They should have computer media to store data files such as a USB drive. This course is not open to students who have previously taken CISC 300.
BUSTEC 331 Exploring Computer Environments and the Internet
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
The course focuses on the most common hardware components used in personal computers, file management, and the Internet. Topics include the basic components of a computer system, file management principles, and Internet fundamentals. Students should have access to a computer, Internet and active Los Rios e-mail account.
BUSTEC 332 Integrated Business Projects
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 360 or 363
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course integrates office administration skills and procedures using a suite of computer applications. Course content integrates word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and communication software to create, format, revise, share, and maintain business documents and data. Hands-on business projects are based on current office systems and incorporate problem-solving skills and real world business simulations.
BUSTEC 333 Exploring Word Processing and Presentation Software
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course introduces the student to word processing and presentation software. The basic features and skills of creating, editing, formatting, inserting tables and graphics, and enhancing word-processed documents and graphic presentations are covered. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios e-mail account. This course is not open to students who have completed CISA 308.
BUSTEC 360 Word Processing Beyond the Essentials
- Units:2
- Hours:30 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 307 and 309
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 121X; C-ID BSOT 111X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to provide industry entry-level competency in word processing. In this course students will learn word processing operations: creating, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, and printing text documents. In addition, this course will provide students with a competency in managing documents, inserting and formatting text, paragraphs, and sections, managing tables and lists, creating and managing references, inserting and formatting graphic elements, and document collaboration. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios e-mail account. This comprehensive course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Word Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 361 Advanced Word Processing
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:BUSTEC 360 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 121X; C-ID BSOT 131X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to build upon previous training in the use of word processing. The course covers managing document options and settings, advanced editing and formatting features, and creating custom document elements. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios e-mail account. This class is not open to students who have previously taken CISA 301. This comprehensive course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert certification exam.
BUSTEC 362 Comprehensive Electronic Spreadsheets
- Units:2
- Hours:36 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 309 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 112X; C-ID BSOT 122X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This is a comprehensive electronic spreadsheet course taught using Microsoft Excel. Upon completion of this course students will be able to manage worksheets and workbooks, manage data cells and ranges, manage tables and table data, perform operations by using formulas and functions, and manage charts and graphics. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios email account. This course is not open to students who have taken BUSTEC 364. Successful completion of BUSTEC 362 prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 363 Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:BUSTEC 309
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 112X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel. After this course students will be able to manage worksheets and workbooks, manage data cells and ranges, design a spreadsheet, develop formulas for accurate automatic calculations, use spreadsheet functions, and developing "what-if" models based upon relative and absolute cell referencing. Students will apply mathematical concepts and skills. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios e-mail account. Successful completion of BUSTEC 363 and BUSTEC 364 prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 364 Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:BUSTEC 363 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 122X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course will extend the capabilities of students who have started to use electronic spreadsheet software. Topics and laboratory assignments will include managing complex tables and table data, performing advanced operations by using formulas and functions, and managing charts. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Students must have an active Los Rios e-mail account. This class is not open to students who have previously taken CISA 311. Successful completion of BUSTEC 363 and BUSTEC 364 prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 366 Electronic Presentations
- Units:2
- Hours:31 hours LEC; 15 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 114X; C-ID BSOT 124X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course teaches students how to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations and manage multiple presentations. Upon completion, students will have electronic presentation competency at industry entry-level and will be able to create professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slideshows. This comprehensive course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Associate certification exam.
BUSTEC 367 Database and Records Management
- Units:3
- Hours:42 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:CISC 300
- Transferable:CSU
- C-ID:C-ID BSOT 113X; C-ID BSOT 123X; C-ID BSOT 133X
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course introduces database management systems. Using the Microsoft Access application, students will design and implement practical database applications. Topics include such items as database and report design, data views and queries, and data maintenance. Students will also learn about the rules that have been established by the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), and how those rules are applied in real-world contexts. Principles and practices of effective records management for indexing, storage, and maintenance of various types of records are explored. This comprehensive course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Access Expert certification exam. This course is not open to students who have previously completed CISA 320 or CISA 321.
BUSTEC 498 Work Experience in Business Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Business Technology. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; completing required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the semester, the student is required to attend orientation. Students must complete 27 hours of related paid or unpaid work experience for .5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional .5 unit. The course may be taken for a maximum of 16 units. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Online students must have an email account. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
BUSTEC 499 Experimental Offering in Business Technology
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:January 1, 2025
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