Course Title: Introduction to Computers and Information Systems

Course Number:
BCA-101-W001

Semester Hours: 3
Instructor: Michael Dirksen, Dirksen, Michael E

This section requires instructor approval. Contact Kay Field in the NIACC counseling office for more information. Call 1-888-GO NIACC, ext. 4370 or e-mail fieldkay@niacc.edu.

Course Description:

Emphasis on computer literacy and business applications of computer software. Students do business problems using electronic spreadsheets, word processing software, database management software, and presentation software. Students also are exposed to web use, file management, and simple web page development. (45-0)
Equivalent to 15-140, COMP-110

Notes: S - This course uses Microsoft Word 2007 for Fall 2008 and after, which includes MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Access. The student must have access to a computer with this suite of programs. Microsoft Office is available in most of the student computer labs at NIACC and the NIACC Charles City Center. There is also a student version that is available for sale at retail stores and online retailers that sell computer software.

Textbooks:
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Please note - This class may not be offered every term. See the current registration page for the complete list of courses offered each term.

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Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.

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