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IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language UC only

Satisfies Global Citizenship

• Advisory: CHNESE 3 or equivalent.

This course builds on language skills developed in Chinese 3. The course will review and expand on elementary Chinese grammar, provide practice in the appropriate use of set phrases and idioms, and further develop skills in reading and writing. It will enrich vocabulary, further develop reading comprehension, improve conversation and basic writing skills; and it will encompass aspects of Chinese culture and history. This course is taught in Chinese except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor.

• Prerequisite: CHNESE 2 or equivalent skills.

This course provides an opportunity to acquire better speaking skills in Chinese with the emphasis on natural, colloquial usage. New vocabulary and idiomatic phrases will be emphasized and the student will hold conversations in Chinese during each class meeting. The course is taught in Chinese except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor.

Applied and service-learning field experience within a public agency, educational institution, and citizen volunteer groups is a requirement of this class.

IGETC AREA 3B (Arts and Humanities)

Satisfies Global Citizenship

This course encompasses the accomplishments of Chinese civilization. From pre-historical beginnings to the early twentieth century, the fundamentals of Chinese philosophy, religion, art, literature, and language are covered and provide an understanding and appreciation of the world’s oldest continuing culture. The course is taught in English.

• Corequisite: Any course in Chinese.

This course — taken in tandem with another course in the discipline — enables a student to apply course content in a meaningful and relevant way to a particular activity. In this hands-on course, students engage in applied learning through unpaid experiential activities organized by the student (in conjunction with SMC’s applied / service learning center) and approved by the instructor. Students will develop a customized reading list relevant to their particular activity, complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work with that activity, and submit academically-sound written reports regarding the activity. By applying course material to their experience, students develop a deeper understanding of the discipline.

*No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.

This beginning course explores the foundations of technology as well as current trends and emerging topics in information technology. Students complete hands-on projects in operating systems, web browsers, and web-based office applications. Students will also be introduced to topics such as understanding programming, computer security and social media.

This course uses Windows 11 and various Internet Browsers. This course uses Google Apps (Docs and Sheets) as well as Code.org.

• Advisory: CIS 1, CIS 4.

This course includes a detailed study of business applications using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet package. Topics include the commands, formats, and functions of Excel with emphasis on its use as a problem solving and financial analysis tool. Students will also learn to create macros, customize ribbons and tabs, and integrate Excel with other applications and the World Wide Web. Students will also have an introduction to writing Visual Basic code.

CIS 30 has replaced CIS 31 in all CSIS degree and certificate programs.

This course introduces students to Tableau, a popular platform for data visualization and simplification of complex data. It was designed to help the user to create visuals and graphics without the help of any programmer or any prior knowledge of programming. Topics include: connecting to different data types, exploring and analyzing the data visually, build custom calculations. Students will build a fully interactive dashboard, build a story to present and share the findings with publishing online or via Tableau server.

This course uses Tableau/2021.

• Advisory: CIS 1, CIS 4.

This course presents an introduction to relational database management systems using Microsoft Access. It is designed to familiarize the student with Microsoft Access and its application in the business world. Topics include: designing, maintaining and querying a database; creating forms, reports, and macros; and an introduction to writing Visual Basic code. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. This class covers the objectives necessary for the MOS certification in Access.

This course uses Microsoft Access 365/2021.

• Advisory: CIS 30.

This course provides Excel users with the knowledge, skills and techniques needed to write macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within the Excel environment. The course helps users to automate repetitive tasks, customize Excel menus, buttons and screens, and create user friendly interface for input and output. The course covers basic programming techniques used in Visual Basic and VBA.

This course uses Microsoft Excel 365/2021.

• Advisory: CIS 1 or CIS 4 and ACCTG 1 or ACCTG 21.

Formerly CIS 35. Formerly same course as ACCTG 35.

This course provides the student with a business approach to computerized, integrated accounting principles using QuickBooks. Students will work with the various components of an accounting system in an ongoing business, as well as set up an accounting system for a new company. Topics include the creation of a QuickBooks company, processing daily accounting entries, the analysis of financial statements, creation of reports and graphs. Students will gain experience in the creation and use of invoices, purchase orders, inventory, bank accounts, and payroll. In addition, students will be able to complete the entire accounting cycle including recording adjusting entries and making corrections on the transactions as needed. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. This class covers the objectives necessary for the QuickBooks certification.

This class uses QuickBooks Desktop for Windows/2021.

• Advisory: ACCTG 1 or ACCTG 21 and CIS 4.

This course provides the student with a business approach to computerized, integrated accounting principles using QuickBooks Online. Students will work with the various components of an accounting system by setting up an accounting system for a new company. Topics include the creation of a QuickBooks company, processing daily accounting entries, working with payroll online, maintaining inventory, the creation and the analysis of financial statements and other managerial reports. Hands-on experience is provided. This class covers the objectives necessary for the QuickBooks Online certification.

This class uses QuickBooks Online.

• Advisory: CIS 36F or Working knowledge of Windows.

This short introductory course in Excel spreadsheet software acquaints the student with basic features of the software including creating, editing, formatting, and printing of electronic worksheets. It is offered as a brief overview of the software.

This hands-on course covers the basic to intermediate features of the Microsoft Windows operating system — from personalizing your Windows environment to finding files and data. Students will learn how to organize files and search for information using Windows Explorer.

This course uses Windows 10.

• Advisory: Working knowledge of Windows.

This hands-on course on the Internet provides students with the opportunity to learn basic and advanced features of the Internet. Topics include browsing, navigating, proper use of Favorites, effective searching for information, creating web pages and using e-mail. Students will learn about the development of the Internet, proper netiquette and social and ethical issues. Additional topics include finding and downloading graphics, freeware and shareware programs from the Internet.

• Advisory: Working knowledge of Windows.

This short introductory course in Access software acquaints the student with basic features of the software, including creating, retrieving, and printing electronic databases. It is offered as a brief overview of the software.

• Advisory: Working knowledge of Windows.

This short introductory course in word processing (Microsoft Word) acquaints the student with basic features of the software including creating, revising, storing, and printing documents. It is offered as a brief overview of the software.

This course introduces students to Adobe Acrobat. Topics include creating portable document files (PDF), working with PDF files, annotation and editing of files and interactive forms, and the distribution and management of PDFs.

• Advisory: Working knowledge of Windows.

This hands-on short course on presentation software teaches the use of Microsoft PowerPoint for business applications. Presentations, handouts, and speaker notes are designed, created, and formatted, using PowerPoint. Students will use graphics, templates, and objects to enhance presentations. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab.

This course uses Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

• Advisory: ACCTG 15 or prior tax preparation experience.

This course will teach students how to prepare Federal income tax returns and California individual income tax returns using Turbo Tax software.

• Advisory: CIS 1 and ability to type 25 wpm.

Through the use of Microsoft Word software, skills are developed in creating, revising, formatting, storing, and printing a variety of business documents. Skills are developed from basic functions and editing tools through intermediate features such as AutoText, columns, custom tab settings, charts and graphs, graphics, envelopes, labels, and headers/footers. Emphasis is placed on professional quality production of documents. Students also learn to increase productivity through the use of automated features and multiple windows. Students develop problem-solving skills through the use of document revisions and trouble-shooting assignments. Additionally, students develop advanced skills in areas of interest ranging from legal applications to brochures and newsletters. Hands-on experience is provided in a microcomputer lab. This class covers the objectives necessary for the MOS and Expert certification in Word.

This course uses Microsoft Word 365/2021.