Computer Business Information Systems (CBIS Courses)
CBIS 101 Computer Concepts and Applications
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBOT 100 - Keyboarding ; CBIS 301 - Computer Fundamentals 1
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: ITIS 120
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management
information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course
covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course
includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers,
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals
latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
CBIS 108 Networking and Administration
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 301 - Computer Fundamentals 1
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Prepares students to work as network administrators or server managers emphasizing
installation and maintenance of a Windows networking environment. Also provides preparation
for the Windows certification exam.
CBIS 112 Intro to Visual Basic Program
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 301 - Computer Fundamentals 1 ; or CBIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications ; or CS 102 - Introduction to Computing with HTML
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to Visual Basic Net programming language for the Windows environment.
Learn to create forms, add controls, and develop code for Windows, Mobile, Web, and
database application programs.
CBIS 141 Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications ; or CBIS 371 - Intro to Excel ; or CS 102 - Introduction to Computing with HTML
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some
skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating
Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
CBIS 142 Microsoft Access-Comprehensive
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications ; or CBIS 372 - Intro to Access
Acceptable for credit: Non-Transferable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Learn techniques to solve business problems and develop business decision-making processes
using a database program. Some skills covered are developing and maintaining tables,
relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, and code modules. Learn Microsoft
Access. Course teaches skills needed for the Microsoft Access certification.
CBIS 301 Computer Fundamentals 1
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBOT 100 - Keyboarding
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: n/a
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A basic course for computer novices to learn how to operate a computer and use common
software such as the Windows, operating system, Internet browser and Microsoft Office.
Also covers using these skills for the workplace with the inclusion of soft skills
in the business environment. Learn Windows operating system and update your computer
skills. This is an excellent computer course for the computer beginner.
CBIS 310 Information Security Awareness for Business Professionals
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The focus of this course is to provide the students with the practical knowledge to
protect their personal computers and networks from increasingly sophisticated attacks
and apply these skills to business practice. This course addresses questions like:
What type of attacks will antivirus software prevent? How do I set up a firewall?
How can I test my computer to be sure that attackers cannot reach it through the Internet?
How do I protect mobile devices? Students learn answers to these questions through
a series of real-life user experiences and a straightforward presentation of information.
The course includes hands on projects and case projects that give students the opportunity
to apply what they have learned.
CBIS 311 Information Security Planning for Business Managers
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 101 - Computer Concepts and Applications
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The focus of this course is to provide the students with the practical knowledge to
determine areas of risks/vulnerabilities in Business Information Systems and use this
knowledge to create a plan to address data security risks in the workplace.
CBIS 321 Internet Business Applications
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 301 - Computer Fundamentals 1 or equivalent skills
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Development of fundamental competency in Internet business applications. Explores
a comprehensive range of skills from the basic uses of Internet browsers, search engines,
and email to file transfer protocol, file compression, and bookmark management. Includes
the use of editing software to create interactive business websites, searching for
and registering domain names, and analyzing business websites.
CBIS 327 Building Business Web Sites
3.0 units.
Advisories: CBIS 301 - Computer Fundamentals 1 or equivalent
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: n/a
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introductory to advanced course on business website development that consists of
website design, accessibility, usability, and troubleshooting. Presents skills necessary
to create professional-looking business Web pages using images, tables, tags, cascading
style sheets, forms, libraries, behaviors and timelines. Includes uploading and maintaining
pages on an Internet server site. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver's latest version.
CBIS 337 Presentation Design - PowerPoint
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to computer-based business presentations and their development using
PowerPoint. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received
credit for CBOT 337.
CBIS 371 Intro to Excel
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Provides the students with an introduction to the use of Microsoft Excel. This course
covers fundamentals of spreadsheet design; date entry, use of formulas and operators,
charting information and printing worksheets and graphs.
CBIS 372 Intro to Access
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Provides the student with an introduction to the use of a database management program.
Learn Microsoft Access.
CBIS 379A An Introduction to Business Website Development
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: n/a
Course Offered:
Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Course on fundamentals of business website planning: outline business website goals,
competitor website analysis, target audience analysis, website content requirements
and choosing appropriate tools to setup a site through templates.
CBIS 399 Special Topics in Computer Business Information Systems
0.5 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: -
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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