2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

BIS V73 - DESKTOP PUBLISHING WORKSHOP - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: BIS V70 or equivalent skills
Hours: 2 lecture-laboratory weekly
This instructor-led hands-on workshop is an introduction to
desktop publishing. It provides students with a working knowledge
of the current computer software and gives participants the skills to
produce quality publications with graphics, such as advertisements,
reports, brochures, and other business documents.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 times. Formerly BIS 73. Offered
on a pass/no pass basis only. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations
- see counselor.
BIS V76A - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the latest version of Excel.
Students will learn how to create, edit, and save a worksheet and a
simple chart. Topics covered will include formulas and functions,
formatting techniques, and copying and moving worksheets.
Formerly BIS 76A. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V76B - MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR WINDOWS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V76A or extensive experience using Excel and
Windows
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is a hands-on course using Excel to create functions, sort
and filter lists, work with advanced charts, and develop multiplesheet
workbooks. Students will analyze financial functions used in
business to create “best-case” scenarios. The course is designed as
an introduction to some of the more advanced worksheet capabilities
used by businesses. Projects will be required that will apply the skills
learned in this course.
Formerly BIS 76B. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
BIS V77A - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS I - 1 Unit
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course introducing the student
to the concepts of database management and the use of Microsoft
Access in an office environment. Students will create a database file,
manipulate the data, create a customized data-entry form, and learn
how to query the database files, sort and index. Labels and reports
typically used in an office will also be created.
Formerly BIS 77A. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only. Transfer
credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
BIS V77B - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT
ACCESS II - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: BIS V77A
Hours: 1 lecture weekly
This is an instructor-led hands-on course with advanced
techniques using Access. Topics include enhanced query design,
table design, customized forms, macros, and customized report
design. The emphasis is on the use of a database program in an
office/business environment.
Formerly BIS 77B. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
BIS V88 - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
WORKSHOPS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times.
BIS V89 - WORKSHOPS IN BUSINESS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS - .5-16 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly BIS 89.
Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly BIS 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
BIS V98 - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - 16 Units
Hours: 16 lecture weekly
This course provides comprehensive training in the skills
required of an administrative assistant including computer hard
disk management, electronic and manual record management,
business software with an emphasis on integrating word processing,
electronic spreadsheets, and presentations. Students will learn to use
the Internet to create, organize and process e-mail, share information
and files, and effectively use search engines for e-commerce and
job searches. Topics will include business communication skills,
professional telephone techniques, keyboarding and calculating
machines, interviewing techniques, resume preparation, job
searches, and internships.
Fees will be required. Formerly BIS 98.
CHEMISTRY
CHEM V01A - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V20-V20L or high school chemistry with grades
of C or better; and MATH V03 or MATH V03A-V03E or 1 year of high
school intermediate algebra (Algebra II)
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to matter and energy, atomic
structure, nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases,
thermochemistry, quantum chemistry, bonding, molecular geometry,
oxidation-reduction, liquids and solids, and solutions.
Formerly Chem 1A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
CHEM V01AL - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
LABORATORY - 2 Units
Prerequisite: CHEM V01A with grade of C or better or concurrent
enrollment
Hours: 6 laboratory weekly
The laboratory provides the student with experience in applying
the principles developed in the lecture. Quantitative experiments that
illustrate the fundamental laws of chemistry are emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Chem 1AL. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
108 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011