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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 |