MiraCosta College Computer Applications Program
Below
you will find the following information for all of the courses in the
Computer
Applications Program:
- Course Title and Units
- Course Description
- Required Textbooks and Materials,
including prices
- Required Operating System and
Software
- When Course Offered and in what
Instructional Format
- Every effort is made to keep the
information below as current and accurate as possible, but it is subject to change
each semester and without notice.
- All students must have the current
textbook editions and access to the current software, as listed below.
- Where package pricing is listed,
the savings is secured "up front" for the student, reflecting a 50%-75%
discount over the items sold individually. Surveys have
indicated students prefer this lower initial pricing with the trade off
being the MiraCosta Bookstore is unlikely to buy their books back used
at the end of the semester. Note that this lower initial
pricing savings is greater than if the higher initial individual prices
were paid and the books were sold back at the end of the semester.
- The on campus open computer labs
provide free access to computers, the Internet, Windows 7, and Office
2007 Professional. Limited assistance from trained student
aides is also provided. For open computer lab locations and hours, go
to: www.miracosta.edu/library
- For those students interested in purchasing Windows 7 or Office 2007 Professional at a special California Community College student discounted price for home use, go to: www.collegesoftware.org. Important note regarding Office 2007: For those classes below where Office 2007 is used, the instruction and books are aligned accordingly. Office 2010 features will not be covered, however, if the student only has access to Office 2010 (note that our on campus classrooms/labs have Office 2007 for free), most of the features will still be applicable and files submitted from Office 2010 will be accepted with the understanding that they will be graded as if they were Office 2007 files. At this time it is anticipated that we will begin teaching Office 2010 in the fall 2011 semester.
- MiraCosta's EOPS Program
coordinates a wide range of textbook assistance options. For
more information, go to: www.miracosta.edu/eops
- For
those classes offered online, one copy of all textbooks are
available on closed reserve in the libraries at both campuses.
For those classes offered on campus, one copy of all textbooks
are available at the campus at which the class is scheduled.
- To see the upcoming semester's
class schedule, go to: class schedule
- For any questions not answered
below, please email or contact Steve Isachsen.
Fall 2010
CSIT 100: Computer Basics I, 1.5 Units
Course description:
This first in a two-course sequence is intended for students wishing to develop or strengthen their basic computer skills.
Topics include basic computer techniques and literacy in computer concepts, Windows, working with files and folders, word
processing, browsing and searching the Web, sending and receiving email, and academic computing course management
systems, such as Blackboard. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared for CSIT 105, Computer
Basics II.
Required Materials:
1. Welcome to the World of Computers, Stolins, 2nd Edition, ISBN 9781591361510: $30.55
2. Windows 7 Supplemental Chapters, 56 pages, to be handed out in class: Free
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows 7, Microsoft Word 2007.
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Lecture.
CSIT 105: Computer Basics II, 1.5 Units
Course description:
This second in a two-course sequence is intended for students wishing to develop or strengthen their basic computer skills.
Picking up where CSIT 100 leaves off, this course includes new and expanded study in the areas of basic computer
techniques and literacy in computer concepts. Topics include Windows, hierarchical file and folder management,
multi-tasking, word processing, safe and ethical Internet practices, email, spreadsheet creation, computer maintenance,
security, and purchasing a computer.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780132478441: $45.93
1. Practical Computing, Hogan, 2nd Edition, ISBN 0131585630: $73.00
2. Windows 7 PHIT Tip, ISBN 0135104211: $13.33
3. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows 7, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007.
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Lecture.
CSIT 110: Computer Applications, 3 Units
Course description:
This course provides an in-depth, hands-on introduction to computer applications and fundamentals. Topics include computer concepts, the operating system, and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and Web browser applications. The course emphasizes applied computer applications skills and techniques, computer concepts and ethical considerations, and the use of computer applications as integrated tools to perform professional-level analyses. (Formerly CIS 100.) UC credit limitation: Credit for CSIT 110 or 120.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780558667566: $93.12
1. GO! Basic Computer Concepts Getting Started, Gaskin and Giol, 1st Edition, ISBN 0135099013: $27.67
2. GO! Windows 7 Getting Started, Gaskin and Ferret, 1st Edition, ISBN 0135088313: $29.00
3. GO! Internet Explorer 8 Getting Started, Gaskin and Lawson, 1st Edition, ISBN 0135088615: $29.00
4. GO! Office 2007 Introduction, Gaskin, 3rd Edition, ISBN 0135059232: $128.67
5. Microsoft Office Professional 180 day trial CD, ISBN 0132541734: $10
6. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Lecture; Hybrid; Online.
CSIT 115, Intermediate Computer Applications
Course description:
Picking up where CSIT 110 leaves off, this course features the use and integration of computer applications at the
intermediate level. Topics include further development of concepts, skills, and techniques in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications. (Formerly CIS 105.)
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780138019136: $93.12
1. Go! Intermediate, 1st Edition, Gaskin, ISBN 0132446642: $126.67
2. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring. Online.
CSIT 125, Microsoft Word for Business, 3 Units
Course description:
Students learn how to use Microsoft Word, the industry-standard tool for word processing in business environments. This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as document design, section breaks, table of contents, graphics, columns, and tables, as well as more advanced features, such as document collaboration, workgroup tools, template customization, mail merge, object linking, forms, security, and Web enabling. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780132153409: $89.37
1. Exploring Microsoft Office Word 2007 Comprehensive, 1st Edition, Grauer, ISBN 0132356619: $108.00
2. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Word 2007
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Online.
CIS 128, Microsoft Excel for Business, 3 Units
Course description:
Students learn how to use Microsoft Excel, the industry standard tool for spreadsheet and chart creation in a business environment. This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as workbook and worksheet design, formulas, functions, and charts, as well as more advanced features, such as pivot tables, what-if analysis, three-dimensional worksheets, goal seek, and collaboration tools. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780132136754: $89.37
1. Exploring Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Comprehensive, 2nd Edition (Reprint), Grauer, ISBN: 0135119804 $108.00
2. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Excel 2007
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Lecture; Hybrid; Online.
CSIT 131, Microsoft Access for Business, 3 Units
Course description:
Students learn how to use Microsoft Access, the industry standard tool for database creation in a business environment. This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as relational database design theory, tables, queries, reports, and forms, as well as more advanced features, such as complex validation rules, action queries, report controls, form automation, database customization, and data integration tools. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780137069002: $89.37
1. Exploring Microsoft Office Access 2007 Comprehensive, 2nd Edition (Reprint), Grauer, ISBN 013511988X: $104.67
2. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Access 2007
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall/Spring/Summer. Online.
CSIT 134, Microsoft PowerPoint for Business, 3 Units
Course description:
Students learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint, the industry standard tool for creating electronic presentations in business environments. This comprehensive course includes fundamentals, such as electronic presentation design and delivery concepts, slide layout, graphics, diagrams, charts, and sound, as well as more advanced features, such as complex animation, transitions, action buttons, video, custom backgrounds, and collaboration tools. This course helps prepare students for the Microsoft Certification Exam.
Required Materials:
* MiraCosta Bookstore Package Price (numbered items below sold together as a package), ISBN 9780558694517: $89.37
1. Exploring Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Comprehensive, 1st Edition, Grauer, ISBN 0558360483: $108
2. Three chapters of custom content on presentation concepts and theory, not available for purchase standalone.
3. Myitlab: $75 (Note that myitlab can not be purchased used for licensing reasons. For direct purchase from Pearson, if buying above component(s) used instead of in the package, click here. If you have previously registered with myitlab for another MiraCosta Computer Applications Course, please ask your instructor how to use your existing account for this course.)
Required Operating System and Software:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Access 2007
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring; Summer. Online.
CSIT 137, Google Apps for Business, 3 Units
Course description:
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.
Required Materials:
1. Google Apps: The Missing Manual, 1st Edition, Conner, ISBN 9780596515799: $39.99
Required Operating System and Software
Any
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring. Online.
CSIT 155, Web 2.0, 3 Units
Course description:
This course examines Web 2.0 with a focus on Web applications and services that facilitate creativity, collaboration, and information sharing among users. It explores historical development as well as emerging trends. Students preview as well as learn to manipulate the most significant various Web 2.0 applications and services, such as wikis, mashups, folksonomies, blogs, podcasts, social media, video sharing, and social networks.
Required Materials:
1. Web 2.0 Concepts and Applications, 1st Edition, Shelly, ISBN 9781439048023: $62.80
Required Operating System and Software
Any
When Course Offered and in what Instructional Format:
Fall; Spring. Online.
Related Offerings
For questions or more information about any of the following related offerings, please email the contact person listed:
CSIT 120: Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
Kathy Striebel
CSIT 146: Internet Presence for the Small & Medium Business
Martin Parks
CSIT 149: Intro to Windows for Business & Power Users
Martin Parks
CSIT 160: Computers in Society
Steve Isachsen
CSIT 190: Industry Certification Preparation
Kathy Striebel
CSIT 195: Computer Studies Portfolio Development
Steve Isachsen
CSIT 299P: Cooperative Work Experience / Internship
Kathy Striebel
BOT 101: Advanced Keyboarding
Kathy Striebel
CS 107: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
June Porto
INTR 100: Foundation Skills for the College Experience
Steve Isachsen
MAT 110: Digital Imaging 1: Photoshop
Jill Malone
MAT 180: Publishing 1: Adobe InDesign
Jill Malone