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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
CSA 167 Fireworks for Microsoft Windows
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to Fireworks for Microsoft Windows. Includes the Fireworks environment, creating vector graphics
transforming vector images and effects, bitmap images, using text, libraries, optimizing graphics for the Web, hotspot
links, slicing and rollovers, vector paths, image effects, advanced rollovers and slicing, symbols, instances, and animation,
history panel, and Macromedia integration.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 165.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 101 before enrolling in this course.
Information: Advanced computer skill is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 168 Flash for Microsoft Windows
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to Flash as a Web development tool. Includes the Flash environment, vector vs. bitmap graphics, creating and
manipulating objects, history panel, working with text, multiple layers in a movie, creating animation, Flash movie
publishing, symbols and instances, organizing large projects interactivity in Flash, libraries, working with sound, using
ActionScript, testing and publishing a Flash movie, and Macromedia integration.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 165.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 101 before enrolling in this course.
Information: Advanced computer application skill is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 169 Dreamweaver Planning and Search Engine Optimization
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Advanced web site concepts in the Microsoft Windows environment using Dreamweaver. Includes how to identify the
audience, planning web pages, and web site accessibility. Also includes search engine optimization and preparing a site to
be seen on search engines.
Recommendation: Completion of CSA 101 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
CSA 170 Database: Access
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Techniques for using Microsoft Access. Includes an overview of Microsoft Access, creating tables, working with tables,
creating and using select queries, creating and using forms, creating and using reports, creating a report that contains
totals, principles of table design and relationships, table design techniques, designing select queries, customizing form
designs, working with data access pages, customizing reports, parameter and action queries, query joins and crosstab
queries, using advanced form techniques, creating basic macros to automate forms, using macros to provide user
interaction and automate tasks, using advanced report techniques, and Access, and the Internet.
Recommendation: Competion 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 170A Database: Access Module A
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Microsoft Access at the beginning level. Includes an overview of Access, creating tables, working with tables, creating and
using select queries, creating and using forms, creating and using reports, and creating a report that contains totals.
Recommendation: 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 170A, 170B, and 170C together constitute CSA 170.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 170B Database: Access Module B
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Microsoft Access at the intermediate level. Includes techniques to enhance database designs using the principles of
normalization and table relationships. Also includes principles of table design, principles of table relationships, table design
techniques, designing select queries, customizing form designs, working with data access pages, and customizing reports.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 170A.
Information: CSA 170A, 170B, and 170C together constitute CSA 170.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 170C Database: Access Module C
1 cr. hrs. 1.32 periods (.66 lec., .66 lab)
Microsoft Access at the advanced level. Includes advanced techniques for using complex queries, creating more efficient
forms and reports, and automating forms. Also includes parameter and action queries, query joins and crosstab queries,
using advanced form techniques, creating basic macros to automate forms, using macros to provide user interaction and
automate tasks, using advanced report techniques, and Access and the Internet.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 170B.
Information: CSA 170A, 170B, and 170C together constitute CSA 170.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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