Business Technology (BUSTEC)

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Business Technology (BUSTEC)

BUSTEC 101 Computer Keyboarding: 10-Key 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours LEC
This course introduces the numeric keypad and develops the ability to key information into a computer with speed and accuracy. Simulated employment tests based on industry standards are included. Students are required to have access to a computer with Internet capabilities and an e-mail account.

BUSTEC 110 Business Procedures for Professional Success 3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUS 100, BUSTEC 302, BUSTEC 303, CISA 308, CISA 310, CISA 320, or ENGWR 101
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course prepares students to perform various information processing procedures and problem solving tasks required to support both today's office systems and those of the future. Students learn critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, supervision skills, office procedures, and information processing technologies to manage their work, as well as necessary attributes of an office professional. These skills will provide the background for advancement to supervision and management positions. Primary emphasis is on processing documents using introductory skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and e-mail. Also included are managing information storage and retrieval, and coordinating office communications, to improve the efficiency of office functions.

BUSTEC 120 Skills for Today's Office 1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUSTEC 302; or keyboarding speed verification at 25 wam or better.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
This course is designed to build upon word processing and spreadsheet training in the computer science/business area, and complete the training necessary to perform effectively and become a skilled employee in the modern, computerized office. The course includes preparing and processing information: word processing and spreadsheet documents; communicating via fax, e-mail, voicemail, Internet, and telephone; and using copiers and other office equipment. Students will simulate office situations. This course emphasizes activities and techniques that enhance competencies needed in today's office. Students will need some type of removable memory media, for example a flash memory stick (USB flash drive).

BUSTEC 299 Experimental Offering in Business Technology .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

BUSTEC 302 Computer-Keyboarding 2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
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, essential computer-keyboarding information. Students will need access to a computer and Internet, an e-mail account, and some type of computer media to store data files, for example a flash memory drive (USB memory stick).

BUSTEC 303 Computer-Keyboard Formatting 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUSTEC 302 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This intensive computer-keyboard formatting course emphasizes application of the following formatting concepts: horizontal and vertical centering, business letter styles, memorandums, tables, and reports. The course includes developing proofreading proficiency, reinforcing communication skills, developing speed and accuracy, and using the features of a current office-level word processing program. Students need access to a computer and the Internet, an e-mail account, and some type of computer media to store data files, for example a flash memory stick (USB memory drive).

BUSTEC 304 Computer-Keyboard Speed-and-Accuracy Building 2 Units
Prerequisite: BUSTEC 302 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course builds upon current computer-keyboard skills and stresses speed and accuracy keyboarding techniques. It includes skills assessment and individually prescribed improvement plans. The student will be reading and interpreting written and oral instructions. Students must have access to a computer with Internet access and email. Students who feel that they have skills equivalent to the prerequisite are encouraged to apply for credit by examination for BUSTEC 302. This course may be taken two times for credit.

BUSTEC 499 Experimental Offering in Business Technology .5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

Updated 08/10/10