Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 243 Prerequisites: BPC/OAS111AA or permission of instructor. BPC115AA / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS PERSONAL FINANCE SOFTWARE: QUICKEN - LEVEL I Introduction to the basic features of Quicken, a computerized personal finances software program. Prerequisites: None. BPC128 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING Presents basic concepts of commercially prepared software used to do desktop publishing. Incorporates a combination of narrative and pictorial/graphic creation and presentation, including set-up, text entry, graphic generation, text and graphic merging, and other computer-based functions. Prerequisites: None. BPC128AF / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING: MS PUBLISHER Presents basic concepts of commercially prepared software used to do desktop publishing. Incorporates a combination of narrative and pictorial/graphic creation and presentation, including set-up, text entry, graphic generation, text and graphic merging, and other computer-based functions. Prerequisites: None. BPC170 / 3 CREDITS / 4 PERIODS A+ EXAM PREP: COMPUTER HARDWARE CONFIGURATION AND SUPPORT Explore technical aspects of personal computers, including system components, installation, system configuration, peripheral devices, and notebooks. Emphasis placed on hardware installation, maintenance, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor. BPC171 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS RECYCLING USED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Use of hardware maintenance knowledge and skills to refurbish used computers. May be repeated for a total of three (3) credits. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC270 or permission of instructor. BPC270 / 3 CREDITS / 4 PERIODS A+ EXAM PREP: OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SUPPORT Explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.