Computer Applications Courses
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CAP - Computer Applications
CAP-010A: Learning the Keyboard (1.0 Lab) (Min Credits: 1.0)
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the "touch" system of keyboarding on the computer. Proper techniques of keyboarding are emphasized to develop speed and accuracy. This course may be repeated one time.
CAP-013: Ten-Key Numeric Keypad (1.0 Lab) (Min Credits: 1.0)
This course develops entry-level vocational proficiency in the use of 10-key numeric keypad.
CAP-033A: Word Processing - Course 1 (3.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Advisory: CAP 010A This course teaches word processing applications using Microsoft Word. The course includes text-editing, formatting, storage, retrieval, printing, tables, charts, document filing and management, columns, style sheets, spell check and thesaurus, and other basic word processing skills.
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CAP-033B: Word Processing - Course 2 (3.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Advisory CAP 033A and Advisory CAP 010A This course covers advanced word processing features using MS Word.
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CAP-044: Using Project Management Software to Manage a Project (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 070 This course covers the basic concepts of project management and the essential components of project management software. Students research and evaluate a number of project management software applications including but not limited to SmartSheet, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, and Liquid Planner. Students will choose a project management software application to design and create a basic project plan. Pass/No Pass Option.
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CAP-045A: Introductory Microsoft Project (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 070 This course covers the basic concepts of project management and the essential components of Microsoft Project. Students utilize Microsoft Project to create and link tasks; add and assign work and cost resources to tasks; modify the work calendar; and format and print the project plan.
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CAP-045B: Intermediate Microsoft Project (2.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 2.0)
Students expand their knowledge of Microsoft Project to plan, manage, monitor and analyze the progress of a project.
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CAP-046D: Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 010A. Students learn the basic features of PowerPoint. Students learn how to create presentations and how to format them.
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CAP-046E: Intermediate Microsoft Powerpoint (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 010A and CAP 046D This course covers advanced features of PowerPoint. Students integrate PowerPoint with MS Word, Excel, and web pages. They learn to customize a slide show and other advanced features.
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CAP-048: Microsoft Project (2.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 2.0)
Advisory: CAP 070 This course covers the essential features of MS Project. Students work with the project management tools of Microsoft Project to plan a project, create and assign resources, analyze schedules, solve resource problems, and track the progress of a project.
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CAP-062B: Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 070. This is an introduction to Microsoft Excel. The course covers basic formulas, functions, charts, and formatting. Students create 3-D charts, use loan amortization functions, enhance worksheets, utilize functions, and modify print options.
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CAP-063B: Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 2.0)
Advisory: CAP 062B. This course is the second in a series of Microsoft Excel courses designed to help students learn Excel features that are used in business decisions. Students apply What-IF Analysis such as scenario tables, goal seek, and solver. Students also utilize advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, Nested IF's, Pivot tables and Pivot charts, macros and more. This course is designed for students who are computer literate and have a previous working knowledge of Excel formulas, functions, and charts.
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CAP-070: Using MS Windows (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
This course introduces students to the current version of the Windows operating system and helps students acquire fundamental Windows skills including file management, Internet connectivity, network file sharing, hardware management, troubleshooting and customizing settings.
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CAP-071E: Microsoft Outlook (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 070. Students learn the most important features of Microsoft Outlook, Students learn how to manage email with rules and folders, enter appointments and events, create, and manage a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule, track tasks, and manage contacts and contact groups. Computer literacy and keyboarding skills are recommended.
CAP-081B: Introduction to Microsoft Access (1.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Advisory: CAP 070. Microsoft Access is part of Microsoft Office for Windows and is a powerful relational database. Learn to create databases and create tables, enter data, organize, and query the tables. Create simple forms to enter data into a database and format reports from the data in the database. This course is for students who are computer literate and who would like to start working with a database.
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CAP-092A: Fundamentals of Web 2.0 & Cloud Technologies (2.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 2.0)
Want to learn more about Web 2.0 and cloud technologies? This course provides an introduction to Web 2.0 applications, such as social networking sites (SNS), video-sharing sites, wikis, blogs and mashups.
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CAP-092B: Google Apps for Personal Productivity (2.0 Lecture) (Min Credits: 2.0)
This course introduces students to Google Drive and Google applications. Students learn to use GMail, Google Calendar, Document, Spreadsheet, Chrome and Presenter to achieve personal and professional productivity goals. Students also identify opportunities to utilize Google apps to communicate and collaborate within a virtual-social network.
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CAP-100: Learning the Keyboard Noncredit (NONCREDIT) (Min Credits: 0.0)
This non credit course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the "touch" system of keyboarding on the computer. Proper techniques of keyboarding are emphasized to develop speed and accuracy.
CAP-101: Computers Simplified for Beginning Learners Noncredit (NONCREDIT) (Min Credits: 0.0)
This noncredit course takes students through the basics of using a computer to perform essential tasks for workforce and academic survival. Highlights of the course include: operating system basics, applications software, e-mail basics, computer peripherals, and Internet basics.
CAP-111: Collaborate and Integrate with SharePoint and MS Office 365 (2.5 Lecture/0.5 Lab) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Advisory: BUS 021L or CAP 062B. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to collaborate with business teams using Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 web apps and office software. Students create, edit and maintain collaboration sites, including webpages, user communities, wikis, calendars, and blogs in office environments that require multi-user access. This course is designed for students majoring in Business, Computer Applications, or Computer Information Systems as well as for business professionals seeking to update their technology skills.