BUSIM-110 Keyboarding I: Beginning Keyboarding/Introduction to Word Processing
3 units SC
• 36 hours lecture/18 hours laboratory/54 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 116/118 or equivalent
A beginning course in keyboarding using the touch method. Personal use and prevocational emphasis on acquiring basic keyboarding skills and on producing documents (e-mail, reports, letters, tables, memos) using word processing software. Preparation for learning office production skills. CSU
BUSIM-111 Keyboarding Level II: Intermediate Word Processing and Skill Development
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
• Recommended: BUS 101 or equivalent and BUSIM 110 or equivalent
• Note: see schedule of courses for current software used.
This course is the second in the sequence of keyboarding/word processing courses offered. Preparation of common business documents using intermediate to advanced level word processing skills is emphasized. Skill building activities are also included to develop speed and accuracy to employability levels. CSU
BUSIM-145 Business Spreadsheet Applications
2 units SC
• May be repeated once
• 27 hours lecture/27 hours laboratory by arrangement per term
• Recommended: keyboarding by touch; BUSIM 075E or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122
This is a business applications course, which uses a foundation of basic spreadsheet skills to emphasize the solving of business problems using a commercial spreadsheet program. Business oriented cases and problems will be used to present and reinforce procedures for planning, designing, creating, and preparing worksheets. Preparation of business reports, incorporating graphs and database features, and time saving techniques will also be presented. Development of business problem-solving skill is emphasized. Recommended for employment preparation and upgrading of business skills. CSU
BUSIM-155 Topics in Office Technology and Administration
.5-3 units SC
• May be repeated three times
• Variable hours
A supplemental course designed to provide a study of current technology or techniques in office administration. Specific topics will be announced. CSU
