Academic Catalog

Business-Personal Computers (BPC)

BPC110 / Computer Usage and Applications
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]; Computer/Stats/Quantitative Apps [CS]-in combo
Division: Business and Computing Studies
BPC111AA / Computer Keyboarding I
1 Credit / 1.7 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Mastery of essential microcomputer keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch typing of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: OAS111AA
Division: Business and Computing Studies
BPC171 / Recycling Used Computer Technology
1 Credit / 2.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Use of hardware maintenance knowledge and skills to refurbish used computers. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC170 or permission of instructor. Course Notes: BPC171 may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours.

Division: Business and Computing Studies
BPC270 / A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

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.

Division: Business and Computing Studies