Associate in Science Degree in Business Information Worker
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 55.5 - 73.5
Term 1
14 - 17 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-18: Intro to Business Technology | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of information and communication technologies used in today's businesses and the impact these technologies are having on today's workplaces. The course will include examination and application of a wide range of information and communication technology tools used to support and enhance business functions and processes. Focus will be placed on solving a variety of business problems, improving organizational productivity, and achieving the goals of business. |
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| BCIS-20: Beginning Keyboarding | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
This course is designed for the student who has had little or no previous training in the operation of a keyboard. Students learn to type by touch, to use appropriate keyboarding techniques, and to develop speed and accuracy. |
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| BCIS-33: Skills-Working Professional | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace. |
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| BCIS-46: Business Math Calculations | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students use the features of an electronic calculator to solve business math problems including retail calculations, payroll, and installment buying. Students will develop Ten-Key speed and accuracy using the touch method. |
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| Math Competency or Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. | |
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| BCIS-13: Business Communication | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course applies the principles of creating ethical and effective business communication to letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents utilizing appropriate software to prepare and deliver written documents and professional-level oral reports. |
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Term 2
13 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-24: Keyboard Speed/Accuracy | 1 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): BCIS 20 This course is designed to help students reach an employable typing speed by improving their keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on developing straight copy and production skills with minimum errors at increased speeds. Keyboarding strengths and weaknesses will be diagnosed, followed by prescriptive drills to address the issues. Topics include review of alphabet keystroke, word level, capital letter, alternate-hand, punctuation, number, symbol, and horizontal/vertical reaches. |
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| BCIS-28: Microsoft Word for Windows | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Word for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of word processing. Course content includes creating and formatting documents; creating and modifying headers and footers; inserting objects such as clipart and images; creating and modifying tables; merging documents to create letters, envelopes and labels; creating charts; proofing documents; and automating formatting. |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | English placement varies. If student does not place into English 2, it is recommended they start remedial English in term 1. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College Math coursework. | |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 3
11.5 - 16.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-51: Records Management | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the increasingly complex field of records management. The class emphasizes the importance of effective records management for all types of documents from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, organization, storage, and retrieval, to their ultimate disposition. Students will investigate the management functions necessary to operate a records management program effectively. |
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| BCIS-85: Microsoft Excel for Windows | 3 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): BCIS 18 This course covers a recent version of Microsoft Excel for Windows for students who have an understanding of computers and desire comprehensive knowledge of spreadsheets. Course content includes creating, formatting, and maintaining worksheets; using financial formulas and functions; creating and modifying charts; using visual enhancements; working with templates; working with tables and data tools; and creating pivot charts. |
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| BCIS-70K: Adobe Acrobat Professional | 1 | ||
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Unit(s): 1.00
This course introduces students to Adobe Acrobat software. The course includes an overview of all Adobe Acrobat products and their functionality. It offers instruction and application of Portable Document Format (PDF) creation from multiple sources, modifying existing PDF documents, and creating forms. Students will need access to Adobe Acrobat to successfully complete this course. |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Butte Local Area B - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 4
17 - 24 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-15: Web-based Tools for Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the role that the end-user plays in monitoring, maintaining, and managing the web-based technology tools being used by businesses to improve and support collaboration, communication, and processes. Web-based tools and services used in business, including those used for communication, collaboration, social media, storage, and live support will be examined and applied. Tools such as OneDrive, Skype and Twitter will be used. |
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| BCIS-47: Desktop Publishing | 2 | ||
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Unit(s): 2.00
In this course, students will examine the design principles and elements applied when creating printed documents and use desktop publishing software to create high-quality printed business publications such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers. |
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| BCIS-50: Office Administration | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the skills, traits, and attitudes of the successful administrative professional. Discussion topics include time and stress management, personal appearance, communication, records handling, mail, and financial management. In addition, students will complete projects in the areas of travel, minute taking, meeting planning, and effective job search techniques. |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Could have been double counted prior in areas B, C, or F | |
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| Elective | 3 - 4 | Department recommends BUS-20 or ACCT-2. | |
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