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COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
CSA 182 Microsoft Windows: Current Version
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Overview of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Includes introduction to Windows, active desktop, multitasking,
Windows help features, Windows Explorer, file management, Windows accessories, exchanging data between programs,
print management, control panel, customizing Windows, and networking with Windows.
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.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 182A Microsoft Windows: Current Version Module A
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Overview of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Includes introduction to Windows, active desktop, multitasking, and
Windows help features.
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 182A, 182B, and 182C together constitute CSA 182.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 182B Microsoft Windows: Current Version Module B
1 cr. hrs. 1.34 periods (.67 lec., .67 lab)
Continuation of CSA 182A. Includes Windows Explorer, file management, Windows accessories, and exchanging data
between programs.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 182A.
Information: CSA 182A, 182B, and 182C together constitute CSA 182.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 182C Microsoft Windows: Current Version Module C
1 cr. hrs. 1.32 periods (.66 lec., .66 lab)
Continuation of CSA 182B. Includes print management, control panel, customizing Windows, and networking with
Windows.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 182B.
Information: CSA 182A, 182B, and 182C together constitute CSA 182.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 207 Microsoft Publisher
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Desktop publishing for administrative support personnel. Includes a variety of desktop publishing software, terms and
concepts, text, graphics, page format, other features, and basic design.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 120 or 120A and 120B.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 210 Microsoft Excel Fundamentals
2 cr. hrs. 4 periods (1 lec., 3 lab)
Basic and intermediate functions and features of Microsoft Excel. Includes cells and cell content, data analysis, formula
calculations, graphics, workgroup collaborations, format and print worksheets, and managing and modifying workbooks.
Also includes preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Certification.
Information: Completion of CSA 089, CSA 100, or basic computer skills, and completion of REA 091 or testing above
REA 091 on the Reading assessment test before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 221 Integrating Microsoft Word Projects
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Production of integrated business communications using Microsoft Word. Includes conducting business research on the
Web, managing communications with Microsoft Word, creating an online form, delivering presentations with PowerPoint,
developing macros, integrating business communications in Word, integrating data between programs, and converting
documents for Web posting.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 120 or 220.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with MOS Word Specialist certification.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CSA 265 Advanced Microsoft Access
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Advanced database concepts, to include how to import and retrieve data, creation of complex queries and using the SQL
view; creation of complex forms, reports, and user interface; use of the VBA interface, connecting to the Web, and
security within a Microsoft Access database.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 170.
Information: Advanced computer application skills necessary.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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