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CABOT Course Description
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50
COMPUTER APPLICATION INTERNSHIP
1.0 to 3.0 units
CABOT 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1.0 – 3.0 units for a structured, supervised internship either on-campus or off-campus under the supervision of a faculty adviser. It is designed to provide students with appropriate preparation and a hands-on work experience in one of the following fields: Secretaries Office worker, and Administrative Assistants. The purpose of this class is to enhance students’ knowledge, skill levels, and professional competency in their targeted career. This course is recommended for the self-motivated student, and requires faculty adviser approval to register.
Prerequisite: None
Note: Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. Complete two or more courses within your program before attempting an internship.
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 0.5 hours/Laboratory 3-9 hours.
Recommended Preparation or concurrent enrollment: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
90
SELF-PACED INTRODUCTION TO ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING
2.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE CABOT 90 is designed to provide individualized, self-paced instruction to students with disabilities. The course combines specially designed assistive computer technology and a word processing program to enhance basic word processing skill acquisition and facilitate the production of simple written documents.
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is primarily intended for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Students Programs and Services. Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 189, ESL 131, or ESL 133.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
91
INTRODUCTION TO ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
2.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
CABOT 91 is designed to instruct students with visual impairments in the use of a word processing application program with either screen reading or text magnification assistive computer technology, for producing basic written documents and academic assignments.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: This course is primarily designed for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Student Programs and Services. Lecture 2 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
92
INTRODUCTION TO ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING
3.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
CABOT 92 is designed to instruct students with disabilities in the use of a word processing application program and assistive computer technology to produce and format written documents and academic assignments.
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is primarily intended for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Students Programs and Services. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation:Eligibility for ENGL 191 or ESL 141.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
93
ADAPTED COMPUTER LABORATORY
1.0 Unit
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
CABOT 93 provides access to the High Tech Center computer lab for students with disabilities, who have completed CABOT 92 or the equivalent. Under the supervision of High Tech Center faculty, students will learn to utilize assistive technology and specialized instruction within the framework of the student’s abilities.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CABOT 92 or demonstration of comparable
knowledge and skills.
Note: Open Entry/Open Exit. This is a Pass/No Pass only. Individualized projects and specialized instructional support will be developed and implemented based upon student needs and technological developments. This course is primarily designed for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Student Programs and Services. Laboratory 3 hours.
Note: May be taken 4 times for credit.
Course Typically Offered:Fall/Spring.
94
ADVANCED ADAPTED APPLICATIONS
3.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
CABOT 94 is designed to instruct students with disabilities in the use of mainstream application program and assistive computer technology to produce written documents. Concepts related to spreadsheet/database applications and advanced word processing features are included.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CABOT 92 or demonstration of comparable knowledge and skills.
Note: This course is primarily designed for students who meet Title V eligibility requirements for Disabled Student Programs and Services. Lecture 3 hours.
Note: May be taken 4 times for credit.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
101
BUSINESS OFFICE PROCEDURES
3.0 Units
CABOT 101 is an in-depth study of general office procedures, including the selection of office supplies; processing of mail; use of postal services; receptionist and telephone techniques; handling travel arrangements; preparation of office documents; banking procedures; payroll, insurance, and tax records; and job preparation. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: OBT 31, OBT 33, CABOT 205 or equivalent and eligibility for CABOT 102, ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Winter.
102
ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS
4.0 Units
CABOT 102 is a course designed to help secretarial and business students achieve proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 103.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 191 or ESL 141, and keyboarding skill at the rate of 25 words per minute or concurrent enrollment in a keyboarding course.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
103
BUSINESS VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
3.0 Units
CABOT 103 is designed to develop skill in the acquisition and proper use of English vocabulary used in business communications. Both general and specialized vocabularies specific to business professions are covered. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation:Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
151.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
104
FILING METHODS AND SYSTEMS
1.0 Unit
CABOT 104 covers principles and procedures for establishment and use of various traditional and electronic filing systems. This includes practice in alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing methods and covers principles and procedures for storage and retrieval, retention, and transfer and disposal of records. Lecture 0.5 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation:CABOT 102 and eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
105
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE
3.0 Units
CABOT 105 is an entry-level writing course for students completing programs in business. The course prepares students to accomplish tasks and solve problems through the written word. Techniques are covered for creating effective documents in appropriate styles and formats. These documents include business letters, memos, e-mail messages, telephone messages, an other written communications typically generated by an employee in an entry-level position. In addition, short original essays responding to a review of rhetorical works in the fields of business and economics are prepared. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 102.
Recommended Preparation: OBT 33 and Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or the equivalent, and keyboarding skill at rate of 30 wpm.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
110
COLLEGIATE BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
3.0 Units
CABOT 110 is a course in applied routine mathematical tasks typically performed by entry-level clerical employees in today’s business offices. Students learn to select and apply appropriate procedures to solve problems arising in various business situations. Emphasis is on real-world business math applications in such areas as payroll, cash and trade discounting, and both simple and compound interest. This course offers students a solid preparation for entering
courses in accounting, retailing, banking, and marketing. Completion of this course is intended to increase students’ success on pre-employment exams for entry-level civil-service-type office positions (e.g. county, city, state, and school district) as well as for an array of private industry office positions. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
162
LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
3.0 Units
CABOT 162 is a course offering specialized training in preparation of legal paperwork and forms, development of specializedvocabulary and spelling, familiarization with law office routines, and other legal procedures. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 210 or equivalent, CABOT 101 and concurrent enrollment in
or completion of CABOT 265 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered:Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
205
KEYBOARDING & DOCUMENT PROCESSING I
3.0 Units
CABOT 205 develops the basic skill of keyboard techniques to give foundation for advanced training in keyboarding. Training is given in the preparation of memorandums, personal letters, business letters, simple tabulation, outlines and manuscripts.
Prerequisite: None
Note: Students who can type at least 35 words a minute should enroll in CABOT 210. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: OBT 11 and Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
206
MACINTOSH BASICS
1.0 Unit
CABOT 206 provides students with a basic introduction to the Macintosh Operating System. Topics covered include managing the desktop using a mouse and pull-down menus, creating and manipulating folders, files, and windows, and other standard operations used in every Macintosh application. The course includes an introduction to word processing, Internet applications and multimedia integration using Apple Creativity Apps.
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
208
WINDOWS BASICS
1.0 Unit
CABOT 208 provides students with a basic introduction to the Windows environment. Topics covered will include the skills necessary to manage the desktop, to use the mouse and pull-down menus, to create and manipulate folders, files, and windows, and other standard operations used in every Windows application.
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 1 hour.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
209
ADVANCED WINDOWS
1.0 Unit
CABOT 209 reviews the fundamental skills taught in CABOT 208 and continues with more advanced features. Topics covered include modifying the desktop work environment, customizing with control panel, and advanced file and document management.
Prerequisite: None
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 1 hour.
Recommended Preparation:CABOT 208 or OBT 80 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
210
KEYBOARDING & DOCUMENT
PROCESSING II
3.0 Units
CABOT 210 is a continuation of CABOT 205, providing refinement and development of technique with increased emphasis on accuracy and speed. The course provides a detailed study of business letters, special office forms, tabulated reports, manuscripts, resumes, and letters of application. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: OBT 12 or CABOT 205 or equivalent and eligibility
for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
260
BEGINNING MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS
4.0 Units
CABOT 260 provides students with the necessary skills and training to create, enhance, manipulate, and manage files in four different software programs. Some of the topics for this course consist of: creating a document with a table, a chart, and a watermark, working with large worksheets, data tables, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks, designing, maintaining, and querying databases, and creating slide shows with embedded visuals. Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently with CABOT 260.)
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
265
MICROSOFT WORD I
3.0 Units
CABOT 265 provides students with beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office Word, a word processing software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification exam in Word. Some of the topics for this course consist of: creating and editing a word document, creating a research paper, using a wizard to create a
resume, creating a cover letter with a table, and creating a document with a table, a chart, and a watermark. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent and CABOT 205 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer.
266
MICROSOFT WORD II
3.0 Units
CABOT 266 provides students with advanced features and functions of Microsoft Office Word, a word processing software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert certification exam in Word. Some of the topics for this course consist of: creating a professional newsletter in multiple columns with a table, using imported graphics, creating an online form with combo boxes and check boxes, working with tables of contents and indexes, and generating form letters, mailing labels and envelopes with mail merge. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 265 or OBT 100 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall (Every Other Year).
270
MICROSOFT EXCEL I
3.0 Units
CABOT 270 provides students with instruction in beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office Excel, a spreadsheet software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification exam in Excel. Some of the topics for this course consist of: creating a worksheet with an embedded chart: working with financial functions, data tables, amortization schedules, and hyperlinks, and creating static and dynamic Web pages. Lecture/ Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or
equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
271
MICROSOFT EXCEL II
3.0 Units
CABOT 271 provides students with advanced features and functions of Microsoft Office Excel, a spreadsheet software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert certification exam in Excel. Some of the topics for this course include using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), creating templates and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 270 or OBT 90 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
275
MICROSOFT ACCESS I
3.0 Units
CABOT 275 provides students with instruction in beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office Access, a database software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification exam in Access. Some of the topics for this course consist of: creating a database using design and datasheet views, querying a database, maintaining a database, and creating reports and forms. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall (Every Other Year).
276
MICROSOFT ACCESS II
3.0 Units
CABOT 276 provides students with advanced features and functions of Microsoft Office Access, a database software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert certification exam in Access. Some of the topics for this course consist of creating a report using design view, enhancing forms with Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) fields, hyper-links, and sub-forms, and customizing forms using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), charts, and Pivot Table objects. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 275 or OBT 113 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
280
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT I
3.0 Units
CABOT 280 provides students with instruction in beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, a presentation software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) core certification exam in PowerPoint. Some of the topics for this course consist of: using a design template and auto layouts to create a presentation, using outline view and clip art to create a slide show, using embedded visuals to enhance a slide show, and creating a presentation on the Web. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
281
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT II
3.0 Units
CABOT 281 provides students with advanced features and functions of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, a presentation software program. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert certification exam in Power-Point. Some of the topics for this course consist of creating a presentation containing interactive object Linking and Embedding (OLE) documents, creating a self-running presentation using animation effects, and using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: CABOT 280 or OBT 111 or equivalent.
285
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
3.0 Units
CABOT 285 introduces students to the beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office Outlook. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam in Outlook. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Spring (Every Other Year).
286
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
3.0 Units
CABOT 286 introduces students to the beginning features and functions of Microsoft Office Publisher, a desktop publishing program. Students create flyers, brochures, newsletters, letterheads, forms, and other publications that incorporate text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CABOT 208 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall (Every Other Year).
287
INTRODUCTION TO SHAREPOINT FOR COLLABORATION AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
3.0 Units
CABOT 287 covers the team collaboration, document management and social features of Microsoft SharePoint.Students collaborate with individual students and student teams within various SharePoint environments. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Recommended Preparation:CABOT 260 or equivalent.