Applications and Information Systems (AIS)
AIS 002A Introductory Microsoft Outlook Units: 1
This course utilizes Microsoft Outlook to organize and plan personal and business information. Emphasis is placed on the use of Outlook for communication and sharing information with persons within a company or small business.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 003A Introductory Microsoft Word Units: 1
Students will learn the basics of Windows and Microsoft Word. Specific topics covered include: creating and formatting a document; creating a business letter with graphics and tables; creating a research paper with references and sources; mail merge.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 004A Introductory PowerPoint Units: 1
This course provides basic concepts and practical applications using PowerPoint for Windows. Students receive instruction and practice in creating presentations with pictures, shapes, transitions, and animations; evaluation of presentation effectiveness; technology of packaging presentations and portability across multiple mediums.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 005 Office Technology Skills Units: 3
This course provides the introductory technology skills necessary for success in an entry level office support role. Students become comfortable with Learning Management System, email systems and file management; understand the basics of how computers and mobile devices work. Students learn how to use common functions of email, word processing, and presentation software, Internet basics, and exploring the web as tools for academic and vocational success. Students also have an opportunity to develop keyboarding skills. (C-ID BSOT 106X)
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 006 Business Research Units: 2
An introduction to effective business research techniques using electronic resources. Students learn how to express information needs, access information from appropriate sources, evaluate retrieved data, and organize the data to solve business problems.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 007A Introductory Excel Units: 1
This course provides basic concepts and practical applications using Excel for Windows.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 007B Advanced Excel Units: 2
Students receive instruction and computer experience using electronic spreadsheets to solve common numerical and business, finance and/or accounting-based problems.
Lecture Hours: 27 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: AIS 007A or CIS 010.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 012 Office Support Skills Units: 3
Topics covered in this course include a survey of office support skills and applied procedures; practical application of office technologies; applied organization skills; meeting and travel planning; human relations, company politics and ethics; job attitudes and burnout prevention tools; and servant leader office support role wellbeing.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 013 Office Workplace Employment Preparation Units: 3
Topics covered in this course will be intertwined with practical use of software, media, and technology; people and communication skills; creativity, collaboration, flexibility, and leadership skills; and employment preparation tools necessary for an office support work environment.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Take AIS-005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 020 Accessibility for Office Professionals Units: 3
This class explores accessibility guidelines of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students are guided through criteria and provided insight into the need and reality of implementing accessible material. Students will discover and apply criteria learned from Microsoft Office documents, and learn how those guidelines can also be applied when updating a business website. It is recommended that students have some experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Word and PowerPoint).
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 021 Teleconferencing for Office,Professionals Units: 1
The fundamentals of Teleconferencing for Office Professionals course covers etiquette and basic procedures for online meetings and conferences. It gives the student the necessary skills to prepare and handle web conferencing meetings at a professional level. The course overviews the most popular teleconferencing software and video collaboration software available. This course is a fundamental part of the Business Information Remote Worker Certification.
Lecture Hours: 9 Lab Hours: 27 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 023 Digital Security & Cloud Storage for,Office Professionals Units: 2
The Computer Security and Cloud Storage for Home Office Professionals course teaches the students how to protect proprietary digital data in their home office and mobile devices. It provides an introduction to security issues affecting individual computers and internet access. Protection strategies from viruses, Trojan-Horse programs, e-mail attacks, and other forms of intrusion. Selection, installation, and use of anti-virus software. It also covers the different cloud options and using it for digital encrypted data and information storage. This course is a key element of the Business Remote Worker Certificate of Achievement that allows the student the flexibility of working from home and for multiple employers.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: CIS 010.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 025 Medical Billing Units: 3
This course covers the study of medical billing, along with its terminology and insurance principles. Focus is on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10 Clinical modification, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and medical ethics. The course introduces the revenue cycle and helps prepare students to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) examination.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: HS 061.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 030 Real Estate Principles Units: 3
The fundamental real estate course covering the basic laws and principles of California Real Estate. Required by CalBRE (California Bureau of Real Estate) for those preparing for the state Salesperson exam, and serves as an elective for those preparing for the state Broker exam. For professionals, consumers, and investors.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 032 Real Estate Practice Units: 3
A foundational real estate course covering day-to-day operations in real estate sales and brokerage, including the following: listing, prospecting, advertising, financing, sale techniques, and escrow. Required course for Salesperson's and Broker's license by CalBRE (California Bureau of Real Estate). For professionals, consumers and investors.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 071 Microsoft Office Pro Units: 4
AIS 072 Spreadsheet Software Units: 3
This course provides basic concepts and practical applications using Excel for Windows and explores other spreadsheet modalities. Students receive instruction and computer experience using electronic spreadsheets to solve common numerical and accounting-based problems.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 073 Word Processing Software Units: 3
Students will learn Word Processing software, concepts, procedures and skills in current applications used in Business. Specific topics covered include creating and formatting a document, creating a business memo, using graphics, tables, and styles, creating a research paper with references and sources, mail merge, integrating applications, automating tasks, working with forms and master templates, and using cloud storage.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 074 Presentation Software Units: 3
This course provides common concepts and practical applications of creating effective slide presentations using different presentation software. Students receive instruction and practice in creating presentations with pictures, shapes, transitions, and animations; evaluation of presentation effectiveness; technology of packaging presentations and portability across multiple mediums.
Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: AIS 005.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
AIS 095A Applications and Information Systems,Work Experience Units: 1-5
This work experience course of supervised employment provides students the opportunity to connect academics to applied experiential learning in the workplace. It assists students in developing transferable employability skills, career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks that support career mobility. To enroll, students must have a job or internship placement in a part-time or full-time capacity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to five (1-5) units per semester based on the student's ability to meet the hours required per unit enrolled. Students must work 54 hours per unit earned. This Work Experience course is available to students whose job or internship placement is directly related to Applications and Information Systems.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 270 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
