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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
CSA 101 Computer Fundamentals
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Overview of computer applications and functions. Includes historical significance of the computer, Internet fundamentals,
components of a computer system, spreadsheet, database, and word processing use within a workplace.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 089 or basic computer and keyboard skills, completion of REA 091 or satisfactory
score on the reading assessment test before enrolling in this course.
Information: CSA 101 meets occupational general education computer and information literacy requirements and is a
three credit version of CSA 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 107 Computer Communications and Systems for Business
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Overview of computer operating procedures. Includes hardware; software; the Internet and World Wide Web;
communications, networks, and servers; database management; computer ethics and issues; information system
development; and computer careers.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 101.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 110 Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamentals of spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel. Includes spreadsheet concepts, Excel Lists, and advanced
formulas, functions and filtering. Also includes formatting worksheets and cells, working with charts and graphics,
managing multiple worksheets and workbooks, collaborating on a workbook, developing an Excel application, managing
data tables and Scenarios, using Solver, and importing data.
Recommendation: Completion of MAT 086 or required score on the Mathematics assessment test, completion of CSA
089 or basic computer skills, completion of REA 091 or required score on the Reading assessment test before enrolling in
this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 110A Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel Module A
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Spreadsheets applications using Microsoft Excel at the beginning level. Includes spreadsheet concepts, formulas and
functions, formatting worksheets and cells, and working with charts and graphics.
Recommendation: Completion of MAT 086 or required score on the Mathematics assessment test, completion of CSA
089 or basic computer skills, completion of REA 091 or required score on the Reading assessment test before enrolling in
this course.
Information: CSA 110A, 110B, and 110C together constitute CSA 110.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 110B Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel Module B
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Continuation of CSA 110A. Includes spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel at the intermediate level. Also includes
Excel Lists, managing multiple worksheets and workbooks, collaborating on a workbook, and developing an Excel
application.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 110A.
Information: CSA 110A, 110B, and 110C together constitute CSA 110.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 110C Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel Module C
1 cr. hrs. 1.32 periods (.66 lec., .66 lab)
Continuation of CSA 110B. Includes spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel at the advanced level. Also includes
data tables and Scenario management, using Solver, importing data, and advanced functions and filtering.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 110B.
Information: CSA 110A, 110B, and 110C together constitute CSA 110.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 120 Word Processing: Word
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Word processing concepts using Microsoft Word. Includes creating and editing documents, and using character and
paragraph formatting, tables, styles, templates, and macros, merge, multiple-columnar formats, internet basics, creating
and using advanced styles, templates, and forms, working with graphics in documents, working with large documents,
determining document layout, and sharing documents.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 089 or basic computer skills, completion of REA 091 or required score on the
Reading assessment test, completion of OAP 111A or keyboarding by touching at 30 wpm before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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