Development of basic keyboarding techniques and skill building activities in order to attain speed and accuracy in keying exact copy by touch for five minutes with a maximum of five errors.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: For international students, ENG 107 - English as a Second Language or permission of instructor.

Development of basic skills in keying exact copy by touch for three minutes with a maximum of three errors on a personal computer.

1 Class Hour

Individualized goal setting for reaching speed and accuracy standard necessary for entry-level employment.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite BIT 100 Keyboarding or equivalent.

Use of Windows and its graphical user interface to communicate with personal computers. Apply Windows features, concepts, applications, and procedures.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Keyboarding speed of 20 wam recommended.

A comprehensive and functional review of language fundamentals. Students learn to speak and write clearly and correctly by developing proficiency in English language basics. Topics include parts of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, spelling, grammar usage, and punctuation. Internet-based grammar and writing resources will be introduced and integrated.

A survey of methods to trace and locate sources of information, both in printed material and electronic sources, and determine their authenticity, validity, and reliability. After evaluation of source quality, students will report and integrate information considering the ethical and legal aspects of source use.

To review basic sentence structure, grammar, business vocabulary and punctuation as related to the business world. Does not correlate with any one 5-week segment of BIT 110.

1 Class Hour

Introduction to general, medical, and legal vocabulary and the techniques of keyboarding documents for general, medical, and legal offices.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 100 or the equivalent.

Preparation for the Microsoft Specialist proficiency test to become a certified specialist in an area of the office suite.

Continuation of speed and accuracy development. Word processing functions using professional word processing software.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 100 Keyboarding or equivalent.

Practical application of language usage skills with emphasis on correct approach to and effective strategies for writing and editing business media. Focus topics include effective and proper use of business media (e-mail and internet correspondence, memoranda, letters, outlines, short reports, and other relevant business documents), effective use of reference materials (Gregg Reference Manual and internet-based reference resources), expansion of spelling and vocabulary repertoire, use of critical thinking and problem solving skills in the writing and editing of assigned business cases, and principles of document formatting/design.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite for BIT majors: BIT 110.

Students will learn to utilize a PC and selected software to process personal financial information in order to prepare a budget, checks and a check register, bank reconciliation statement, determine the savings of purchasing with cash, and compute and prepare simple tax forms.

This course is ideal for students in a broad range of disciplines who wish to become acquainted with the Internet and the world wide web. Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to send and receive e-mail messages, access the internet, use a graphical browser, transfer and manage files, experience various resource discovery and information retrieval tools, and compile reports that includes images and text. Complete your reports with references cited using the latest information from the online MLA or APA style manuals. Explore the technical requirements for a home system and the impact the Internet has made on society. Get ready to become part of the Internet community by designing and creating a personal web page.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 101 Computer Keyboarding or the equivalent.

Travel the information superhighway with skills taught in this course. You will learn to send and receive e-mail messages, access the internet, search for and retrieve information, and use a graphical browser.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 Computer Keyboarding or the equivalent.

Exploration of additional Internet resources. Hands-on experience with various resource discovery and information retrieval tools.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 170 Introduction to the Internet or the equivalent.

Learn the basics of designing and creating your own web page using the composer feature of a popular web browser. Enhance your web page by incorporating images you create with the use of a digital camera and scanner.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 170 Introduction to the Internet or equivalent.

Potential web authors should start here! Develop the foundation for website creation including HTML, web graphics, and basic web editors. Understand the tools needed to incorporate animation, image maps, slide shows, and more into your web documents. Apply what you have learned to the creation of a website as a final project.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 170 Introduction to the Internet or the equivalent.

An introduction to the computer skills and knowledge vital for individuals pursuing a career requiring the use of computers for communications. A variety of software will be used. Students will be exposed to the PC and windows environment, the Internet, computer graphics and web page design and creation. Scanning and digitizing photographs will be introduced.

3 Class Hours

Experienced web designers will enhance their ability to create attractive, useful web sites by exploring the elements of good design. Issues such as audience identification, clarification of need, development of content, efficiency in use of files based on type and size, and an introduction to human factors in improving design will be explored. A popular commercial web authoring package will be used to create an attractive and effective web site as a final project.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 173 Basics of Website Creation, or BIT 176 Using Web Editors, or the equivalent.

An introduction to Photoshop, the industry standard software program for creating and modifying raster/bitmap graphics. Students will learn to create, scan and edit images and text for print, multimedia, and web design. An emphasis will be placed on image manipulation, photo restoration, digital illustration, the use of slices and rollovers, and even how to create simple animations. Students will also become introduced to tools for creating vector graphics and type.

3 Class Hours

Keep visitors returning to your website by adding interactivity to your pages. Understand if, when, and how to incorporate JavaScripts, Java Applets, CGI, and Dynamic HTML. Designing for full accessibility and validating web pages will be stressed. Create an interactive website as a final project.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 173 Basics of Website Creation, or BIT 176 Using Web Editors, or the equivalent.

This course will introduce the student to the core principles of animation and how to use these principles to create animations for electronic presentations and web pages. Topics such as basic drawing, single frame and flip book animation styles, story boarding and composition will all be covered. Using Macromedia Flash and Microsoft PowerPoint students will learn how to add animations to their presentations and websites by creating animations with sound, buttons, and action.

3 Class Hours

Cooperative work experience is provided for individuals pursuing a certificate program through the Business Information Technology department. On-thejob experience will be related to specific educational background and career goals of the student. Opportunities will be available in a variety of areas. Cooperative Work Experience students will meet with the coordinator on a regular basis.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: 12 earned credits in the department.

Creation of spreadsheets, use of database functions, and preparation of charts, using functions and features appropriate for business documents.

3 Class Hours; Prequisite: BIT 101 Computer Keyboarding or the equivalent.

Use of basic spreadsheet functions for business-related applications.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 Computer Keyboarding or the equivalent.

Use of spreadsheet and chart functions for businessrelated applications.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 201 Introduction to Spreadsheets.

Use of advanced features to enhance business-related applications for database, spreadsheets, and charting functions.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 202 Intermediate Spreadsheets.

Emphasis on increasing skill in proofreading and editing a variety of documents and transcribing recorded materials as applied to general, medical and legal offices. Continuing development of knowledge of business vocabulary, grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisites: BIT 110 Basic Transcription and BIT 130.

Emphasis on increasing skill in transcribing recorded materials. Continuing development of knowledge of business vocabulary, grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Word Processing familiarity.

Emphasis on increasing skills in transcribing recorded materials as applied to law offices. Continuing development of knowledge of legal terminology, grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Word Processing familiarity.

Emphasis on increasing skills in transcribing recorded materials as applied to medical offices. Continuing development of knowledge of medical terminology, grammar usage, punctuation, and spelling.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Word Processing familiarity.

Emphasis on increasing skill in proofreading/editing a variety of business documents. Continuing development of knowledge of business vocabulary, grammar usiage, punctuation, and spelling.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Word Processing familiarity.

Become familiar with graphic design techniques, principles of page layout and design, and desktop publishing terminology and applications. Create a variety of documents such as flyers, brochures, newsletters and business cards. Become familiar with style sheets, templates, and importing material created in other software programs.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 101 Keyboarding or the equivalent.

Use a professional desktop publishing package to design, create, and print a one-page flyer, letter, envelope, and business card. You will combine both text and graphics in the creation of these publications.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Become familiar with templates, indents, and tabs. Combine graphics and text to create a trifold brochure and a newsletter. The planning and design phases will be emphasized and the final output will be to a laser printer.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 241 or the equivalent.

Master style sheets and learn to prepare output on both hard copy and disks to be sent to a service bureau. Create menus and reports that contain both embedded and linked objects. The planning and design phases will be emphasized.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 242 or the equivalent.

Use this powerful page layout program to set type and incorporate text and graphics in single and multiplepage documents in a Windows environment.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Use this page layout program to design and create simple one-page documents. Combine text and graphics in creating these publications.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Create multiple-page documents with this powerful page layout program. Learn to use advanced editing features; work with pictures and picture boxes; explore word processing features of the software.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 246 or the equivalent.

Enhance the documents you prepare using QuarkXpress by utilizing advanced features of the program. An emphasis is placed on typography, lines and rules, working with color, printing files, and working with a service bureau.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 247 or the equivalent.

Integrated Microsoft Office will acquaint students with operating systems, word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and presentation graphics. Students will prepare business documents by embedding and linking files.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Learn to use this popular word processing package to prepare simple letters, memos, and reports. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to create, store, and print routine business and/or personal documents efficiently.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Use this popular software to prepare worksheets and charts. Learn to create and use multiple worksheets, link workbooks, create lists and macros, and use templates.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Use this popular database software to prepare tables and reports. Create and us queries to sort and select records.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Learn to create simple text charts, data charts, speaker notes, handouts, and a screen show using a sophisticated graphics software package.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: BIT 101 or the equivalent.

Advanced office functions including integrating word processing, database, sreadsheets and presentation graphics. Preparation of business documents.

3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 130.

Concepts of database management as applied to database software and the world wide web.

3 Class Hours

This course is designed to prepare students in planning, organizing, and executing the steps in project development. Students will develop teamwork and time management skills to carry a project through its life cycle.

3 Hours.

Designed for any student who wishes to develop a personal and professional edge. Topics include interpersonal communication skills, organizational dynamics, personal, educational and professional career goal planning, time management, and personal and professional factors associated with success.

3 Class Hours

Student will have the opportunity to focus on self by addressing issues such as self-esteem, goal setting, nonverbal communication, assertiveness, self-confidence and other personal development issues as they relate to the business environment.

1 Class Hour

Student will have the opportunity to explore such areas as cultural diversity, business ethics, leadership skills, attitude, teamwork, and organizational relationships. Focus will be on working relationships with others in the business environment.

1 Class Hour

Student will learn how to follow rules of etiquette and protocol as they relate to the business environment.

1 Class Hour

Emphasis on preparing resumes, letters of application and interview follow up, handling difficult interview questions, preparing a professional-looking portfolio, presenting yourself with a businesslike image, and practicing the interview.

1 Class Hour; Prerequisite: Word processing skill.

Instruction in advanced business communications skills. Students will have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate a variety of written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills through the design, development, and presentation of a communication project.

3 Credit Hours; Prerequisite: BIT 110, BIT 140W, or departmental approval.1 Class Hour

This course is designed to help students understand the modern administrative practices of office management. Emphasis is placed on planning and organizing office operations, leadership and human relations in the office; familiarization with the budget process, and controlling office operations, including office systems, work measurement, and standards. Decision-making skills are developed through problem analysis techniques.

3 Class Hours

Take an in-depth look at one of today's most popular software programs for computer illustration and its use in print and digital media. Students will be introduced to the tools available in Illustrator, how to work with objects, clipart, web-graphics (bit maps), color and more. Students will work with basic shapes including editing and painting and will learn to draw with precision using the pen tool as well as use the brush types to enhance their work. The art of blending, layering, and air brushing will be taught. Students will also learn how to use Photoshop and Illustrator to enhance projects.

Topics in this course will acquaint the students with current advances and techniques in business, communications, and information technologies. Course topics may include Intranet, creation of multimedia documents, qualitative research methodology, and digital audio transcription technology.

1-3 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Career-related experience that complements academic preparation in the business technologies area. Interns receive on-the-job experience in business setting and met with the internship coordinator as scheduled.

Prerequisite: Departmental Approval.

Under the guidance of a faculty member, the student will undertake a study, project, or research involving an advanced concept or problem relating to her/his major field of study. Only one independent study course is allowed each semester.

1-4 Class Hours; Prerequisite: Approval of faculty member and Department Chairperson.