A class designed for office occupation students, providing essential skills and techniques
necessary for success in college and in the world of work. The course includes basic
keyboarding skills as well as basic literacy and arithmetic refresher skills using
business office occupations curriculum as the subject matter. Special emphasis will
be placed on conflicting role demands of student, parent and employee in order to
provide students with basic life management skills. This course is offered on a Pass/No
Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
This course will enable a student to use the Internet, including understanding basics
such as searching and navigating the Internet and accessing e-mail. It will also introduce
the student to the concepts of downloading files, using and organizing bookmarks and
favorites. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit
course)
This course is designed for students who have completed a basic keyboarding course
and desire to reinforce their skills before advancing to the next level of keyboarding.
The course begins with a keyboard review, then progresses to practice and timings
designed to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. This course is offered on a Pass/No
Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
For students who want to learn information about the computer system itself
For students who want to understand Windows, the computer operating system.
For students who wish to properly learn to use the keyboard.
The focus will be on learning or reviewing the alphabetic and numeric keyboard, including
the 10-key pad for numeric data entry. Students will learn to use basic features of
Microsoft Word software to produce simple memos, letters, and reports. Keyboarding software
will be used to build speed and accuracy. Students wishing to progress to Business
Office Technology 102A/B should also complete Business Office Technology 101B.
Part II, Keyboarding/Document Processing
Students review
and create business documents to apply formatting skills taught in BOT 101 (or BOT
101A and 101B), and then students are introduced to new formatting and report styles
options, including agendas, formal reports, and multipage tables. This course begins
with intermediate Microsoft Word functions so entering students should be proficient
in using
basic Word features and should key a minimum of 30 net words per minute on a 5-minute
timing.
Part II, Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing
This course is for students who have completed a keyboarding course but wish to work
further on developing speed and accuracy. Entering students should know the alphabetic
keyboard by touch and key and a minimum rate of 20 net words per minute on a 5-minute
timed writing. Students keying at a lower rate should enroll in Business Office Technology
100.
For students who want to continue to build keyboarding speed and accuracy
For students who want to continue to build keyboarding speed and accuracy
This course offers instruction in the Association of Records Managers and Administrators
(ARMA) filing rules and techniques which are widely used in business to create and
maintain files. Alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing rules are included.
The course also includes instruction in records management, including the rules for
retention, transfer and disposition of records. Students use a microcomputer software
package to learn basic filing rules. Transfers to CSU
This course is designed for students who wish to prepare for employment in the data
entry field. Emphasis is on development of speed and accuracy in the use of the microcomputer
alphabetic keyboard and the microcomputer numeric keypad to reach employable levels
of skill. Students will complete assignments, drills, and timed speed and accuracy
tests.
Transfers to CSU
This course will provide comprehensive and valuable skills that are needed to successfully
secure employment, specializing in the office technology industry. It is designed
to examine the continuous process of career/life planning through effective, well
planned and efficiently organized job search procedures. Transfers to CSU
Content includes office ethics and professionalism; prioritizing and productivity;
human relations; working in teams; customer service skills; telephone skills; scheduling
appointments; using e-mail; handling office mail; and using the Internet for common
office functions such as travel reservations and ordering supplies. Transfers to CSU
Introduces the ten-key, digital display, electronic calculator. The student will build
skill in performing fundamental arithmetic operations using a calculator. Topics include
use of decimals, fractions, constants, discounts, percentages, and memory keys.
Transfers to CSU
A one-semester introduction to elementary accounting principles. Presentation includes
journals, ledgers, work sheets and financial statement for the single proprietorship.
The course is designed for the clerical employee. (May not be substituted for Business
120 where required. Not open to students with credit in Business 120.) Transfers to
CSU
A class designed to provide English and communication skills for use in office occupations.
Areas covered include spelling, vocabulary, language structure, mechanics of style,
and writing business memos, e-mails, and letters. All memo, e-mail and letter assignments
must be typed or prepared on a computer. This course is designed primarily for Business
Office Technology students. Transfers to CSU
Corequisite: BOT 114 and 115. This 8-week course provides comprehensive and valuable
guidelines for creating general business correspondence used in office occupations,
including spelling, vocabulary, letter writing, and developing a marketable resume
and cover letter. It touches upon the continuous process of career planning and networking
when resume and cover letter writing is discussed. In addition, the course examines
office professionalism and productivity, introducing students to various office equipment
and its appropriate use. This course is intended for Business Office Technology majors.
Transfers to CSU
Social Media Basics for the Job Seeker is an introduction to social media, social
media providers, and social media uses. Definitions of social media and related terminology
will be provided. Students will learn how to develop Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,
and other accounts to develop a professional profile online. Safety and privacy will
be covered. The course is designed for the beginner who wants to learn more about
social media and how to use it to create an online professional portfolio.
Transfers to CSU
This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the most commonly used
features of a current popular word processing software package. Students who complete
this course will be proficient in using text editing and formatting commands to produce
typical business documents. They will also be proficient at using the mail merge feature
to produce form letters, labels, and envelopes.
This course is for the student who wants to become proficient in the most commonly
used features of Microsoft Excel. Basic spreadsheet concepts and terms will be introduced.
Students will learn how to create, format, and revise spreadsheets and charts. They
will also learn how to create basic formulas and templates. Transfers to CSU
This course is for the student who wants to become proficient in the most commonly
used features of Microsoft Access. Basic database concepts and terms will be introduced.
Students will learn how to create, format, edit, and revise simple databases. They
will learn
to sort and filter records, to use queries, and to create forms, reports, and labels.
Transfers to CSU
This course is for the student who wants to become proficient in the most commonly
used features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Basic concepts and terms will be introduced.
Students will learn how to create, format, and revise PowerPoint presentations, including animation
effects. Transfers to CSU
This capstone course is designed forBusiness Office Technology majors who have completed prerequisite courses in all applications of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and have keyboarding skills of minimum 40 net words per minute. Students will apply their skills to complete projects which integrate these applications. Students will also use the Internet to complete projects. Transfers to CSU
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the latest Cloud-based generation
of Windows. Students will learn to use the Windows operating system efficiently to
create and manage files and folders. In addition, students will learn the latest in
the "universal" applications. Transfers to CSU
This is the first level of a three-level course sequence designed to give students
thorough coverage of most features of Microsoft Word. Students who complete all three
levels will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification
examination or similar examinations. Students wishing less comprehensive coverage
of Microsoft Word should consider enrolling in Business Office Technology 114. Transfers
to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Word at an intermediate
level.
Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Word at an advanced level.
Transfers to CSU
This course is the third in a three-level course sequence designed to give students
thorough coverage of most features of Microsoft Excel. Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Excel at an intermediate
level
Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
Transfers to CSU
This is the first level of a three-level course sequence designed to give students
thorough coverage of most features of Microsoft Access. Students who complete all
three levels will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification
examination or similar examinations. Students wishing less comprehensive coverage
of Microsoft Access should consider enrolling in Business Office Technology 116. Transfers
to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Access at an intermediate
level.
Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft Access at an advanced
level
Transfers to CSU
This is the first level of a three-level course sequence designed to give students
thorough coverage of most features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Students who complete
all three levels will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
certification examination or similar examinations. Students wishing less comprehensive
coverage of Microsoft PowerPoint should consider enrolling in Business Office Technology
117. Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft PowerPoint at an intermediate
level
Transfers to CSU
For students interested in learning details about Microsoft PowerPoint at an advanced
level
Transfers to CSU
Google Applications for Business 3 units, 3 hours lecture In this course, students
learn how to use Google Apps, a collection of free Web based productivity tools, in
a business environment. Topics include Google Search, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google
Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Presentations, and emerging trends in Google Apps.
Students use the Internet to access their files and the tools to manipulate and collaborate
with them.
Transfers to CSU
An introductory course in Microsoft Publisher for those students who wish to acquire
a basic understanding of concepts and terminology for the production of professional
quality publications. The emphasis is on graphics, word processing, and page layout.
Transfers to CSU
This course is designed to offer students proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook
to create e-mail messages, maintain personal calendars and schedules, plan work, maintain
contact lists, and organize information. Transfers to CSU
This course will provide a working knowledge of the basics necessary to begin a financial
services career in a bank, credit union, or other financial services company. Course
content includes the principles of cash handling, the check processing cycle, sales
techniques, and legal/ regulatory and ethical/ confidentiality issues. In addition,
this course will enable students to evaluate the credit worthiness of an applicant
for a personal loan and demonstrate customer-service based selling techniques. Transfers
to CSU
A basic course designed to familiarize students with fundamental medical terms and
to help them recognize common prefixes, roots, and suffixes that will give clues to
meaning. Stresses correct spelling, pronunciation, usage, and syllabication. Uses
anatomy and physiology as a basis of study. Transfers to CSU
This course will provide a working knowledge of the insurance basics necessary to
begin a career in an insurance agency or an insurance company. Course content includes
the principles of property and casualty insurance and the coverage they provide. Transfers
to CSU
The course provides entry-level training in medical insurance billing. The course
will cover government, military, private and group insurance claim forms and process,
including the use of standardized forms. Students will develop an understanding of
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
and Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) as they are used in medical records,
insurance billing, and related correspondence. Emphasis is placed on: ICD-9, CPT and
HCPCS coding; processing and monitoring health care claims, manually and using specialized
software; interpretation and processing of Explanation of Benefits (EOB) information;
and claims review and appeal. Students will use word processing and patient accounting
software to produce billing correspondence and documents. Transfers to CSU
This course provides entry-level training in medical coding. Students will develop
an understanding of Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) and International Classifications
of Diseases (ICD-9-CM), Volumes I and II as they are used in records. Transfers to
CSU
A course designed for those who wish to pursue a career as a medical business office
worker or for those currently working in a medical office who wish to improve their
skills. Students will develop skills in oral and written communications, records management,
office supervision, legal and ethical obligations, credit and collections, banking
procedures, bookkeeping for a medical office, employer and payroll taxes, special
administrative procedures and preparation of a procedure manual for the medical office.
Transfers to CSU
This class introduces a student to microcomputer application software. It is taught
using a Windows operating system and IBM-compatible microcomputer, using business
software in a hands-on lecture approach. Topics include the use of microcomputers
for word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic publishing and presentation
functions.
Transfers to CSU
An introductory course of computerized accounting functions utilizing an integrated
general ledger software package. This course is especially beneficial for students,
teachers and professionals who are using, or who plan to use, computerized accounting
packages in a business environment. Transfers to CSU
Corequisite: BOT/BUS/CSIS 176. Supervised laboratory practice to enhance computer
skills in subject areas included in Business/Business Office Technology/Computer Science
Information Systems 176. Use of integrated general accounting software for completion
of projects assigned in Computerized Accounting Applications class. Transfers to CSU
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Individual study, research or projects in the
field of business office technology under instructor guidance. Written reports and
periodic conferences required. Content and unit credit to be determined by student/instructor
conferences and/or division. May be repeated for a maximum of nine units.
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in BOT 102 or 102B or equivalent. Advanced
Keyboarding/Document Processing is a course for the further development of keyboarding
skill to meet professional placement requirements. Students will use intermediate
and advanced features of Microsoft Word software to create complex business documents
with minimum instruction. Students will use computer software for building speed and
accuracy on five-minute timed writings to attain the speed and accuracy required for
professional office positions. Transfers to CSU
This capstone course gives students who have comprehensive knowledge of Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook the opportunity to integrate those skills
by assuming responsibility for completing a given project from inception to completion.
Transfers to CSU
Prerequisite: Limited to majors in Business Office Technology who have completed at
least 12 units in the major. Work experience in an office. Trainee spends 60-75 hours
per semester in on the-job training in an office. Keyboarding and computer skills
as well as training in a variety of office procedures are required by most worksites.
For work experience or field experience requirements.
Transfers to CSU
299A
Selected topics in Business Office Technology not covered by regular catalog offerings.
Course content and unit credit to be determined by the Division of Career and Technical
Education/Workforce Development in relation to community/student need(s) and/or available
staff. May be offered as a seminar, lecture or laboratory class. Associate degree
applicable
299B: Baccalaureate level-CSU transfer