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Computer Application Systems

Self-Paced Lab

Located in Building 1600, Room 1615
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-7417 Main Campus

  • MS Access 
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word  
  • Keyboarding
  • Ten Key
  • Filing
  • Proofreading
  • Intro. to Computing
  • Intro. to the Internet
Computer Keyboarding - Beginning CAS 72A
Computer Keyboarding - Intermediate CAS 72B
Computer Keyboarding - Advanced CAS 72C
Microsoft Access CAS 72G
Microsoft Excel CAS 72E
Microsoft PowerPoint CAS 72F
Microsoft Word CAS 72D
10-Key CAS 72J
Intro to Computing CAS 72M
Intro to the Internet CAS 72N

1 UNIT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Elementary Computer Keyboarding I, CAS 72A, 1 unit

Self-paced basic introduction to the computer keyboard for developing correct keyboarding skills and familiarity with the special keys.

Elementary Computer Keyboarding II, CAS 72B, 1 unit

A continuation of CAS 72A skill-building.

Intermediate Computer Keyboarding, CAS 72C, 1 unit

Self-paced drills designed to increase speed and improve accuracy.

Introduction to Microsoft Word, CAS 72D, 1 unit

  • open, close, save, edit Word documents
  • format text
  • produce simple to complex business documents including tables

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, CAS 72E, 1 unit

  • build and format Excel spreadsheets
  • open, close, edit, and print Excel documents
  • input formulas; create Excel charts from spreadsheets

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, CAS 72F, 1 unit

  • create PowerPoint presentations
  • use templates to create presentations
  • format slides using builds, fonts, styles, and transactions
  • run a presentation; create an organizational chart

Introduction to Microsoft Access, CAS 72G, 1 unit

  • create Access tables
  • create forms and reports
  • perform simple queries

Proofreading Skills, CAS 72H, 1 unit

  • understand parts of speech
  • spell frequently used business words
  • use correct punctuation
  • select proper word choices
  • use proper capitalization and abbreviations

Filing and Records Management, CAS 72I, 1 unit

  • understand basic filing rules
  • understand cross referencing
  • understand, alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing

Introduction to Ten-Key, CAS 72J, 1 unit

  • demonstrate the ability to key numeric data on the computer ten-key pad at a minimum rate of 100 strokes per minute
  • demonstrate the ability to key numeric data on the ten-key pad with 95 percent accuracy

Business English I, CAS 72K, 1 unit

  • understand parts of speech
  • spell frequently used business words
  • use correct punctuation
  • select proper word choices
  • use proper capitalization and abbreviations

Business English II, CAS 72L, 1 unit

  • capitalize words and letters appropriately
  • express numbers correctly
  • spell abbreviations and contractions properly
  • use and interpret proofreaders' marks
  • write grammatically correct sentences
  • use the Internet for research

Introduction to Computing, CAS 72M, 1 unit

  • describe what an operating system does
  • identify the elements on the Windows 2000/XP/NT Desktop
  • use the mouse to point, click, double-click, drag, and display shortcut menus
  • recognize storage devices attached to the computer
  • distinguish among system, program, and document files
  • create folders and subfolders
  • identify the Accessories categories included in the Windows operating system
  • create, save, open, edit, and set options for both documents with WordPad
  • use a browser to explore the World Wide Web

Introduction to the Internet, CAS 72N, 1 unit

Basic introduction to learning the Internet through the use of videos, animations, and hands-on activities.

 

 

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