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1 El Camino College and El Camino College Compton Center Student Learning Outcomes: Title and Statement Report Business Division Rev 10/29/09 Business 11 (Accounting for Small Business) Analyze accounting and explain the importance of accounting information; Define and identify assets, liabilities, owner s equities, revenue, and expenses; Explain the fundamental accounting equation and determine the impact of various business transactions to this equation; Record business transactions in journals and post transactions to ledger accounts; Complete all steps in the accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses; Prepare and analyze financial statements of small businesses; Maintain bank accounts and reconcile bank statements for businesses; Calculate employee earnings, determine deductions, and create payroll records; Calculate employer s payroll tax returns and complete forms; Describe and prepare accounting records and financial statements for professional enterprises. Business 15 (Business Mathematics) Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fractions, decimals, and percentages; Convert word problems into equations; Perform calculations necessary to measure the mean, median and mode; Analyze and interpret the forms of a graph such as bar, line, and circle; Prepare and reconcile of bank statements and checking account; Differentiate between the various discounts including trade, cash, markups, and markdowns; Assess the role of market forces that impact these types of business transactions; Calculate simple interest, promissory notes, payments, and the discount process, compound interest, future value, present value, ordinary annuity, annuity due, and sinking funds by using tables and algebraic formulas; Prepare and use interest tables for amortizing loans; Evaluate, compare, and determine the true cost of various types of loans; Compare the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership; Interpret and prepare basic financial statements; Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and calculate stock and bond quotations, priced Earnings (P/E) ratios, dividend yields, and earnings per share (EPS); Calculate different methods of depreciation including straight-line, accelerated cost recovery systems (ACRS) and modified accelerated cost recovery systems (MACRS); Calculate the ending inventory by last in first our (LIFO) first in first out (FIFO), weighted averages, specific identifications, gross profits and retail methods; Differentiate between the various types of insurances such as life, casualty, disability, and automobile. Business 16 (10-Key Calculating for Business) Operate the 10-key keypad by touch at a rate of at least 100 strokes per minute; Calculate solutions to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems; 1

2 Complete a variety of business calculations--including banking reconciliations, payroll earnings, invoices, discounts, and interest. Business 17 (Personal Finance) Assess personal financial goals. Examine the purpose, value and components of key financial statements; Compare and contrast the providers of today's financial services; Determine budget items and construct a personal budget; Assess the tax liability for different types of tax payers; Examine the proper use of credit and credit cards; Assess the tax liability for different types of taxpayer types of tax payer; Analyze the steps in the home-buying process; Differentiate between the various types of auto, health, and life insurance policies; Compare and contrast various investment choices; Analyze individual stocks; Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of investing in bonds; Analyze methods of investing, selecting, and purchasing mutual funds; Evaluate the economic and non-economic reasons people invest in real estate; Assess the costs of retirement. Business 1A (Financial Accounting) Solving a comprehensive accounting problem that deals with the preparation of 3 of the 4 basic financial statements, which include the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of retained earnings; Showing competency in evaluating the financial position, solvency, profitability and cash flow position of the business entity. Business 20 (Business Management) Contrast and compare the various management theories; Distinguish the functions, roles, tasks, and responsibilities of managers at all levels of an organization; Examine internal and external problems which confront the managers of a modern corporation in a global environment; Debate questions related to the nature of decision making, types of decisions, and administrative problems in decision making; Differentiate between the various quantitative tools and processes used in decision making; Examine the relationship between planning and establishing objectives; Analyze strategic behavior and types of company strategies, executive strategies, and maximization of strategies; Analyze and differentiate between policies, procedures, and rules to determine who makes policies and at what level of management those policies are made and the complex nature of coordination in a business organization; Examine the purpose and function of control and identify the various types and methods of control; Compare and contrast the relationship between informal and formal leadership; Identify the various leadership traits and styles involved in achieving effective leadership; Question the major contributions and/or problems placed on a business organization by automation and computer management information systems; Differentiate between the various types of organizational structures, and patterns, as well as types of organization components and levels; Examine the dynamic nature of organization structure, the function and process of organization structure, and the impact of organization design on the individual; Analyze the relationship between authority and responsibility in organizations; Define the delegation process; Differentiate between the various quantitative tools and techniques used in managerial decision making; Compare and contrast the philosophical views on executive development programs; Analyze the factors which affect morale; Differentiate between the principal motivations theories. 2

3 Business 22 (Human Relations in Business) Evaluate interacting variables that occur in human behavior, such as motivations, perceptions, frustrations, psychological conflicts, attitudes and values; Analyze workplace organizational structures and communication network; Evaluate the techniques and dynamics of conducting multicultural group meetings; Compare and contrast the theories of popular behavioral scientists, such as A.H. Maslow, Frederich Herzverg, Douglas McGregor, William Ouchi, David McClelland, and W. Edwards Deming; Compare and contrast various leadership styles in the development of employee empowerment, team building, and change management; Differentiate between the various employee focused counseling methods. Business 25 (Introduction to Business) Compare and contrast the three basic forms of business ownership; Distinguish between management functions, managerial skills, and leadership styles; Examine behavioral concepts and theories which must be considered in human relations; Compare and contrast the principal functions and terminology, involved in personnel management; Examine the history and growth of labor unions in the United States, and identify types of union, security and labor legislation; Analyze the special function processes, and terminology, involved in production management; Analyze the special functions, services, terminology, and problems involved in office management; Examine the purpose and functions of the Federal Reserve System, and identify the methods used to control the money supply; Determine the sources of short-term and long-term funds for business; Differentiate between investing and speculating; Differentiate between methods of controlling business risks and identify the various types of insurance available; Examine the purpose of accounting analysis to differentiate between the balance sheet and income statement, and assess how important financial ratios are used; Distinguish the variable which must be considered in budgeting and forecasting; Analyze the basic terminology used to solve simple problems involving sampling, probability, averages, time series analysis, index numbers, and correlation; Appraise the functions, institutions, distribution methods, and terminology involved in marketing process; Differentiate between service and creative selling, analyze the steps involved in making a sale, and identifying various types of advertising; Define basic terminology used in international trade, identify the major factors that create national advantages in trade, and identify barriers to trade; Question social responsibility of business. Business 27 (Effective English for Business) Identify and correct composition errors in various types of business correspondence. Analyze business situations to select appropriate writing styles for composing effective explanatory and persuasive written responses. Compose topic statements for various types of business correspondence. Assess and respond to the written language needs resulting from the Internet economy and globalization. Utilize effective research techniques to generate appropriate information for use in business documents. 3

4 Business 28 (Written Business Communications) Identify and employ the proper approach or plan to be used for various business communication situations; Develop logical patterns of presenting ideas as a means of achieving clear, concise expression; Compose various business documents, applying the principles of effective communication; Write clear and effective business document; Criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of business communications; Evaluate business problems or conflicts, organize strategies, and compose effective written communications under typical business conditions. Business 28 (Written Business Communications) By the end of the course, The student will compose clear and effective business documents; Identify and employ the proper approach or plan to be used for various business communication situations; Develop logical patterns of presenting ideas as a means of achieving clear, concise expression; Compose various business documents, applying the principles of effective communication; Write clear and effective business document; Criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of business communications; Evaluate business problems or conflicts, organize strategies, and compose effective written communications under typical business conditions. Business 28 (Written Business Communications) Identify and employ the proper approach or plan to be used for various business communication situations; Develop logical patterns of presenting ideas as a means of achieving clear, concise expression; Compose various business documents, applying the principles of effective communication; Write clear and effective business documents; Criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of business communications; Evaluate business problems or conflicts, organize strategies, and compose effective written communications under typical business conditions. Business 29 (Oral Business Communications) Demonstrate the process and principles of oral communications in business through using effective oral communication technique; Apply correctly the basic communication skills of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, organization, word usage, pronunciation, and enunciation; Synthesize and apply listening, nonverbal, and interpersonal communications techniques in a business setting. 4

5 Business 2A (Intermediate Accounting) Define the basic principles and concepts of financial accounting dealing with a sole; Analyze, record, and process a wide array of business transactions through a double-entry accounting information system in accordance with acceptable accounting practices, government regulations, and generally acceptable accounting principles; Prepare and analyze financial statements for most types of corporate businesses involving accounting reporting issues; Define, contrast and compare, and solve problems pertaining to the time value of money with emphasis on future versus present value and related issues; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems pertaining to internal controls, valuation, and special allowance methods used in reporting cash, accounts receivable, and notes receivable; Contrast, compare, and solve problems pertaining to the various types of inventory valuation methods, and evaluate the impact on financial statements; Analyze and solve problems on accounting issues and special situations related to acquisition and valuation of plant assets; Contrast, compare and solve problems pertaining to the various types of depreciation methods and evaluate the impact on financial statements; Analyze and solve problems pertaining to depletion of natural resources and the amortization of intangible assets; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems on special accounting issues and reporting requirements related to the acquisition and disposition of property, plant, and equipment; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems pertaining to the various types of current liabilities and contingencies; Analyze, evaluate and solve problems pertaining to various types of corporate long term liabilities with focus on bond valuation amortization of bond discounts and premium, and related bond issues. Business 2B (Intermediate Accounting) Describe accounting as a management information system; Solve problems on cost allocation plans for land, buildings and equipment; Analyze, record, and process the acquisition, valuation, and disposal of intangible assets; Contrast, compare, and solve problems pertaining to leases under the lessee-rental method and lease purchase method; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems pertaining to the valuation for goodwill based on projected future earnings and adjust for write-off of goodwill where required; Contrast, compare, and solve problems pertaining to the proper measurement of liabilities and contingent liabilities; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems for the numerous state and federal taxes levied on the employer and employees; Contrast, compare, and solve problems pertaining to bond premium and discount amortization using the straight-line and compound interest methods; Analyze, evaluate and solve problems pertaining to the timing and measurement of pension costs and the presentation of pension plan information in the financial statements; Analyze, record, and process problems pertaining to overall capital structure of corporations and their formation, changes, and dissolution; Analyze, record and process problems pertaining to the determination and measurement of stockholders' equity; Analyze and solve problems pertaining to converting the partnership books to corporation books when a going partnership is incorporated; Analyze, evaluate, and solve problems pertaining to treasury stock purchases and retirements; 5

6 Analyze record and process cash dividends, stock dividends, liquidating dividends, and calculate earnings per share; Business 2B (Intermediate Accounting) (Cont d) Prepare comparative statements and analyze and evaluate the ratios and measurements developed; Prepare and analyze a working capital fund statement and a cash fund statement; Analyze and solve problems pertaining to errors and omissions and evaluate and formulate the appropriate action to take in order to prepare statements that meet acceptable accounting standards; Contrast, compare, and solve problems pertaining to adjustments and corrections to prior years' statements and report the results on the current statement; Report general price level changes in financial statements. Business 3 (QuickBooks) Utilize accounting software to prepare journals and ledgers; Define accounting terminology; Interpret, analyze, record, and process a variety of business transactions in accordance with acceptable accounting theory, principles, and practices; Analyze government regulations, federal tax laws, and generally accepted accounting principles, using a computerized accounting program; Operate the QuickBooks package to generate the basic financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flow; Complete bank reconciliations; Prepare accounts receivable and payable subsidiary ledgers; Prepare payroll ledgers and reports; Prepare and use a variety of reports and graphs to analyze the results of business accounting operations; Analyze accounting problems, such as the aging of accounts receivable, the amortizations of installment notes payable, and the calculation of depreciation using a spreadsheet application program. Business 4 (Cost Accounting) Contrast and compare the basics of general accounting to those of cost accounting terminology of cost accounting and apply these terms to the application of cost accounting principles in the flow of costs; Explain and apply the information relating to cost accounting ledgers and journals and construct the necessary journal entries to record business transactions; Explain and apply the cost accounting principles to job order cost accounting and evaluate unit costs as they relate to each job order; Describe the process of procurement as it relates to the basic costs of raw materials, labor, and overhead; Analyze and solve problems pertaining to current payroll regulations; Analyze and solve practical cost accounting problems relating to job order costing using overhead cost application rates; Explain methods used to record scrap, spoiled, and defective units resulting in the cost process; Evaluate and explain the need for process cost accounting in place of job order costing; Explain and apply the principle of average costing as well as first-in, first-out process costing; Analyze and solve integrated problems in process cost accounting; Evaluate and explain the use of by-products and joint products cost accounting; Evaluate and explain the differences between the fixed and flexible budget; Analyze and solve problems of standards as it relates to variances; Analyze and explain price and quantity variances for raw materials, direct labor, and overhead expenses; Make journal entries to dispose of favorable and unfavorable variances; Calculate the breakeven point for a manufacturing concern and evaluate the significance of such an analysis; 6

7 Apply cost accounting principles using direct costing methods. Business 40 (Career Orientation) Evaluate careers based on values, aptitudes and interests; Assess the opportunities and requirements in a career of interest; Assemble and evaluate research on prospective employers; Organize data for completing employment applications; Design resumes; Compose professional cover and follow-up letters; Demonstrate professionalism and poise in job interviews. Business 41 (Records/Information Management) Identify and employ the appropriate principles of records retention and transfer in a variety of business environments. Analyze and apply appropriate rules for effectively filing and managing paper and electronic records. Compare and contrast the various controls of a records/information management program. Business 43 (Office Procedures) Research resources, analyze and summarize data, and prepare documents that effectively communicate in a business environment. Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing standard office tasks. Demonstrate effective problem-solving and interpersonal relations skills by interacting successfully with others to organize and conduct an effective meeting. Business 49abcd (Voice Recognition for Computer Input) Identify and employ voice-recognition features of computer software to dictate, format, and edit documents. Evaluate and revise voice-recorded text to produce mailable copy. Using voice recognition features of computer software, demonstrate recorded dictation speed of 100 words a minute with at least 90 percent accuracy. Business 52A (Microsoft Word Applications I) Create and edit memos, letters, and reports of varying complexity; Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to a range of document types; Compare and contrast graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communication. Business 52B (Microsoft Word Applications II) Merge documents and data sources; Manage tracked changes and shared documents; Plan, research, write, revise, and publish documents to meet specific information needs; Given a workplace scenario requiring a written solution, assess the communication purpose and then prepare the materials that achieve the goal efficiently and effectively. Business 54 (Microsoft Office Integrated Software Applications) By the end of the course, the student will create publication-quality documents, utilizing a word processing computer program. 7

8 Business 54 (Microsoft Office Integrated Software Applications) Demonstrate how to use the basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; Demonstrate how to integrate word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics to create business documents and presentations. Business 55 (Advanced Microsoft Office Integrated Software Applications) Demonstrate how to use the advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; Demonstrate advanced techniques for integrating word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics to create business documents and presentations. Business 56abcd (Microsoft Word Certification Presentation) Given a performance exam similar to the Microsoft certification exam in Word, demonstrate the skill sets necessary to: 1. Create and customize documents 2. Format content 3. Work with visual concepts 4. Organize content 5. Review documents 6. Share and secure content Business 57abcd (Power Point Certification Presentation) Given a performance exam similar to the Microsoft certification exam in Power Point, demonstrate the skill sets necessary to: 1. Create and format presentations 2. Create and format slide content 3. Work with visual content 4. Collaborate on and deliver presentations. Business 60A (Microcomputer Keyboarding) Key by touch at a rate of at least 20 strokes per minute. Use proper keyboarding technique. Business 60B (Microcomputer Document Processing) Students will be able to key by touch at a rate of at least 25 strokes per minute. Use word processing software to format business and academic reports. Use word processing software to format business memoranda and block-style letters. Use word processing software to prepare tables. Business 60C (Microcomputer Document Formatting) Students will be able to key by touch at a rate of at least 30 strokes per minute. Use word processing software to format multiple page business and academic reports with reference citations. Use word processing software to format multi-page letters and memoranda with indented paragraphs. 8

9 Use word processing software to create traditional and electronic resumes. Use word processing software to construct complex tables. Business Program Level (Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate) SLO #1 (Bus 3 or CIS 26, Bus 11 or 1A, Bus 54 or CIS 13) Analyze, record, and summarize business transactions and prepare financial statements. SLO #2 (Bus 3 or CIS 26, Bus 11 or 1A, 15, 16, 54 or CIS 13, 60B) Accurately calculate and prepare payroll, invoices, vouchers, and other financial records. SLO #3 (Bus 41) Apply appropriate rules for effectively filing and managing paper and electronic records. SLO #4 ((Bus 40, 43) Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations skills in diverse business situations. SLO #5 (Bus 43, 54, 60B) Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing office tasks. Business Program Level (Office Adm. Major Management Option, Degree) SLO #1 (Bus 51A, 52B, 54, 60B, CIS 13) Identify and apply appropriate features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to efficiently prepare correctly formatted business documents and presentations. SLO #2 (Bus 22, 27, 28, 29, & 43) Synthesize and apply listening, nonverbal, and interpersonal communications techniques in a business setting, and compose clear and concise written communications for effectively dealing with diverse business situations SLO #3 (Bus 27, 28 & 60) Criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of written business communications SLO #4 (Bus 16, 60B) Key by touch at a minimum rate of 25 gross words a minute with no more than three errors. SLO #5 (Bus 1Aor 11B, Bus 20, 25 & 41) Analyze and apply appropriate management principles in a function of business. SLO #6 (Bus 43, 52A, 52B, 54 & 60B) Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing office tasks. Business Program Level (Office Adm. Major Office Systems Option, Degree) SLO #1 (Bus 49abcd, 52A, 52B, 54, 55, 56abcd, 57abcd, 60C, CIS 26 or CIS 28) Identify and apply advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to efficiently prepare correctly formatted business documents and presentations. SLO #2 (Bus 27, 28, 40 & and 43) Synthesize and apply interpersonal communications techniques in a business setting, and compose clear and concise written communications for effectively dealing with diverse business situations. SLO #3 (Bus 27, 28, 40 and 43) Criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of written business communications. SLO #4 (Bus 16, 60C) Key by touch at a minimum rate of 30 gross words a minute with no more than five errors on a 5-minute timing. SLO #5 (Bus 41) Analyze and apply appropriate rules for effectively filing and managing paper and electronic records. SLO #6 (Bus 52A, 52B, 54, 55, and 60C) Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing office tasks. 9

10 Business Program Level (Office Applications Specialist Certificate) SLO #1 (Bus 49abcd, 52A, 52B, 54, 55, 56abcd, 57abcd, and 60C) Identify and apply appropriate features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to efficiently prepare correctly formatted business documents and presentations. SLO #2 (Bus 27, 40) Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations skills in diverse business situations. SLO #3 (Bus 27, 60C) Identify and correct errors in various types of business correspondence. SLO #4 (Bus 16, 60C) Key by touch at a minimum rate of 30 gross words a minute with no more than five errors on a 5-minute timing. SLO #5 (Bus 52A, 52B, 54, 55, and 60C) Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing office tasks. Business Program Level (Office Clerk) SLO #1 (Bus 43, 52A and 52B or Bus 54, Bus 60B and Bus 60C) Use computer software to efficiently prepare correctly formatted business documents. SLO #2 (Bus 40 and Bus 43 Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations skills in diverse business situations. SLO #3 (Bus 41) Apply appropriate rules for effectively filing and managing paper and electronic records. SLO #4 (Bus 16, 60B and 60C, Bus 52A and Bus 52B or Bus 54) Accurately complete business calculations and prepare invoices and other business forms. SLO #5 (Bus 43, 52A, 52B, 54, 60B, and 60C Demonstrate effective management of time and stress while performing office tasks. CIS 13 (CIS 13 SLOs) Given a topic, use an internet browser and multiple search engines to generate appropriate information for a research paper. Given a set of conditions, compare and contrast the effect of Boolean logic operator. Demonstrate the use of common business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database manager, and operating system. Using presentation tools create a presentation following the design and content guidelines. Given user need scenarios, specify various computer hardware configurations, including an explanation of operating systems. Using a computer system as a basis, analyze system risks, perform computer maintenance, and establish computer security. Identify various disciplines where computers can be useful in problem solving, information retrieval, control and forecasting. Given a case study, analyze and design systems and implement solutions. Given a variety of business scenarios, analyze the use and application of computers in a variety of environments. Given user scenarios for electronic communication identify appropriate hardware and software. CIS 13 (Creating a Word document that contains a table and a chart) Students will create a Word document containing a three row, four column table including a title row with table results reflected in a chart. CIS 133 (Web Programming Concepts) 10

11 The student will demonstrate the ability to create an e-commerce website by using a web development process including design, planning, coding, and testing. The website is limited to client-side development. CIS 140 (CIS 140 SLOs) Describe and explain data communication terms such as broadband and baseband communications. Describe and use different modulation techniques such as time-division and frequency division. Analyze and design network systems using differing transmission methods such as copper wire, fiber optics, microwave and satellite. Use microcomputer hardware and software to facilitate communications with the internet. Describe how microcomputer hardware relates to data communications. Describe and define the similarities and differences between local area and wide area networks. Analyze security issues such as protections, detection and correction. Identify ethical considerations such as privacy, hacking, and piracy. CIS 141 (CIS 141 SLOs) Describe connection-oriented network services and connectionless-oriented network services and identify their key differences. Define flow control and describe the three basic methods used in connection oriented networking. Identify the functions of the TCP/P transport-layer protocols. Compare TCP/P protocols to the ISO reference model layer four. Identify the functions performed by ICMP. List problems that each routing type encounters when dealing with topology changes, and describe techniques used to reduce the number of these problems. CIS 142 (CIS 142 SLOs) Identify router components such as Ethenet and Serial interfaces, Console and Auxiliary ports, Ram, NV Ram and Rom memory. Create valid router hardware configurations using proper router protocols, IP addressing, interface addressing, and network address identification. Install and configure routers for design of LANs and WANs. Perform periodic maintenance on routers by logging into the console port and testing IOS, the configuration file, and the status of each interface. Troubleshoot malfunctioning routers by examining the status of the POST test, the interface status, the IP status, and the status of the time-to-live facility. Download and install a new version of the Cisco internetworking Operating system software. CIS 143 (CIS 143 SLOs) Define and discuss internetworking models. Determine appropriate paths for internetworking. Install user interfaces. List basic router issues. Configure hardware and software for routers to use both LAN and WAN protocols. Configure TCP/P and Apple Talk protocols. 11

12 Manage traffic with access lists. Describe serial connections for wide area networking. Auto install router configuration. CIS 16 (Introduction to Visual Basic 2005) Students will build a user interface with controls; Consideration given to the following: 1. Depending on the application, appropriate controls and command buttons will be added to the interface. 2. Utilize TOE carts, programmer's flowcharts and/or pseudo code to illustrate the logical steps of the algorithm. 3. Use the charts(s) to write VB code for the necessary controls, buttons and procedures. 4. The application must be debugged and tested for syntax and run time errors. 5. In the process of writing programming code, students will use one or more of the following statements/concepts (note like any language, concepts are learned one at a time, the next concept building on the previous concept) CIS 16 (Introduction to Visual Basic 2005) (cont d) a. variables (procedure, form level, global) and constants. b. Logical statement(s) (If, If/Else If/Else, Case Selection) to use. c. Controls (label, textbox, checkbox, radio, group box, list box, combo box, date Time box). d. Repetition structure (Do, For/Next, nested repetition). e. Sub and Function procedures (passing variable by value and by reference). f. String manipulations (search, insert, replace, remove). g. Create and manipulate arrays (one and two dimensional). h. Sequential access files (create, append. erase. update). i. ADO to connecting an application to a database. CIS 18 (CIS 18-01) Using an assigned case study of a hypothetical company, use effective interview techniques to gain an understanding of the computer system's current inputs, outputs, and processes. CIS 18 (CIS 18-02) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, differentiate between operational, technical, economic and schedule feasibilities. CIS 18 (CIS 18-03) Using an assigned case study of a hypothetical company, use data flow diagrams as a process modeling tool to visually illustrate how data moves through an information system. CIS 18 (CIS 18-04) Using an assigned case study of a hypothetical company, create a data dictionary that will serve as the central storehouse of information about an information system's data elements, data stores, data flows, entities, and processes. 12

13 CIS 18 (CIS 18-05) Using an assigned case study of a hypothetical company, create entity-relationship diagrams to serve as a graphical model that depicts the relationships among the entities of an information system. CIS 18 (CIS 18-06) Using a case study of a hypothetical company, explain the advantages and disadvantages when selecting systems architecture options like network topologies, platforms, protocols, and Web integration. CIS 18 (CIS 18-07) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, compare the advantages and disadvantages or direct, parallel, phased and pilot conversions. CIS 18 (CIS 18-08) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, contrast corrective, adaptive, perfective and preventive maintenance. CIS 19 (CIS 19-01) During laboratory exercises, design and build elementary Web pages using HTML. CIS 19 (CIS 19-02) During laboratory exercises, set default home pages and bookmarks with a browser. CIS 19 (CIS 19-03) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, differentiate between viruses, trojan horses, worms, and script attacks. CIS 19 (CIS 19-04) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, contrast the HTTP, SMTP, MIME, POP, and IMAP protocols. CIS 19 (CIS 19-05) During a laboratory exercise, devise search strategies using subject trees, clearinghouses, search engines, and meta search engines. CIS 19 (CIS 19-06) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, identify the differences between mailing lists, newsgroups, usenet, internet relay chat, and instant messaging. CIS 19 (CIS 19-07) 13

14 During laboratory exercises, download and install software available on the Web using compression techniques and FTP. CIS 19 (CIS-19-08) On a multiple choice/true-false exam, assess the uses of private-key encryption, public-key encryption, digital signatures, and digital certificates. CIS 20 (CIS 20-01) Understand functions of Start menu, Restore Points, and system-level rights of Administrators and Users. CIS 20 (CIS 20-02) Given an in-class assignment, set and name Restore Points, defragment a hard drive, delete cookies, create users accounts. CIS 20 (CIS 20-03) Understand effects of malware and appropriate countermeasures; demonstrate ability to perform backup and restore procedures. CIS 20 (CIS 20-04) Given an in-class assignment, download, install, and execute security software. CIS 20 (CIS 20-05) Demonstrate ability to design multi-user environment, assign rights and privileges, and schedule ongoing system-level maintenance. CIS 20 (CIS 20-06) Given an in-class assignment, create Administrator and User accounts, assign and re-assign (modify) rights and privileges. CIS 26 (CIS 26-01) Understand spreadsheet concepts and terminology. CIS 26 (CIS 26-02) Given an in-class assignment, construct an accurate and complete spreadsheet that demonstrates appropriate formatting and fundamental math calculations. CIS 26 (CIS 26-03) Given an in-class assignment, modify an existing spreadsheet to include external references, conditional logic, formulas that reference non-contiguous ranges, and control of row/column sizing. CIS 26 (CIS 26-04) 14

15 Understand spreadsheet formulas, functions, internal and external referencing, range naming, charting, and conditional formatting. CIS 26 (CIS 26-05) Given an in-class assignment, modify and existing spreadsheet to include conditional formatting involving mathematical states (positive, negative and zero), and conditional logic involving day and time calculations. CIS 26 (CIS 26-06) Given an in-class assignment, modify an existing spreadsheet to include testing for logic, syntactical, and runtime error conditions. CIS 26 (CIS 26-07) Understand array processing of spreadsheet formulas, table structures, database ("D") functions, absolute and relative referencing, and group editing. CIS 26 (CIS 26-08) Understand multi-dimensional table structures, basic macro construction, and consolidations by name and by position. CIS 26 Construct and repeat formulas using relative and absolute references. CIS 27 (CIS 27-01) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that utilize Decision Support Tools, what-ifs, the Scenario Manager, and Regression Analysis. CIS 27 (CIS 27-02) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that utilize Lists, Text functions, and Data Scrubbing. CIS 27 (CIS 27-03) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that utilize Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. CIS 27 (CIS 27-04) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that display atypical charts to include radar, surface, and doughnut; understand values in formulas taken to nth power. CIS 27 (CIS 27-05) Understand Text functions, Data Scrubbing, atypical charts to include radar, surface, and doughnut, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts. CIS 27 (CIS

16 Given and in-class assignment, construct an accurate and complete spreadsheet that utilizes Error Correction, and advanced functions in the categories of Finance and Databases. CIS 27 (CIS 27-07) Given an in-class assignment, construct an accurate and complete spreadsheet that utilizes advanced functions in the categories of Date and Time, Statistics, Math & Trig, Engineering, Lookups, Information, and Text. CIS 27 (CIS 27-08) Understand Error Correction, Advanced Functions Finance and Databases, Advanced Functions in the categories of Date and Time, Statistics, Math & Trig, Engineering, Lookups, Information, and Text. CIS 27 (CIS 27-09) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that demonstrate the structure and purpose of VBA. CIS 27 (CIS 27-10) Given an in-class assignment, construct accurate and complete spreadsheets that employ custom VBA functions. CIS 27 (CIS 27-11) Given an in-class assignment, construct VBA forms that collect, store, and calculate values. CIS 27 (CIS 27-12) Given an in-class assignment, construct VBA modules which collect and pass variables, define ranges, and execute subroutines based on variable events. CIS 27 (CIS 27-13) Given an in-class assignment, construct VBA modules that execute a defined number of loops and pass arguments between subroutines. CIS 27 (CIS 27-14) Understand the structure and purpose of VBA, custom functions, forms, the collection and passing of variables, defining ranges, the execution of subroutines based on variable events, and looping. CIS 28 (Using Database Applications) Understand database concept and terminology; Design, create, and modify table structure; Create, document, and delete table relationships; Modify tables to include default values, validation rules, input masks, and indices; Add new records to a table; Create single-table and multi-table queries; Use queries to perform calculations on data contained in tables; Create forms for viewing, entering, and editing data; 16

17 Present data from tables by creating reports that summarize and group information; Create mailing labels; Utilize command buttons and macros. CIS 28 (Using Database Applications) Modify tables to include default values, validation rules, input masks, and indices. CIS 29 (CIS 29 SLOs) Use filtering and Queries to select data from a database; Create and modify complex, multi-table and crosstab queries; Create and customize forms; Create and modify simple and complex forms; Import and export table; Create and run MACROS; Design and develop a working database using Access. CIS 3 (CIS 3 Using Word and Excel) Basic windows operations(create a folder; copy, delete, rename a file); Create, save; open, close a word document; Word editing functions (cut, copy, paste, find/replace, spell check); Perform document formatting functions (insert page breaks, sections, word art, clip art; Add headers, footers; Create, save open, close an excel spreadsheet; Create formulas including absolute cell references; Use Min and Max functions; Insert/delete rows and columns; Create and edit and enhance a column chart. CIS 30 (Introduction to e Commerce) By the end of the course, students will develop and present a Business plan for an Ecommerce Company with the functionality of selling goods or services. CIS 40 (Microcomputer Operations) Examine the basic operational concepts of microcomputers; Inspect various hardware components of a microcomputer and assess how these components, such as motherboards, disk drives, i/o devices, printers, modems, network cards, zip drives, flash drives, and mice, function; Examine operating systems terminology and technologies as they apply to microcomputers; Compare and contrast the current operation systems available on microcomputers; Analyze how applications software interacts with the operating system and computer hardware; Install and configure application software such as spreadsheet, data base, word processing, and utility programs used for diagnostic evaluation; Evaluate the requirements necessary to manage an organization's microcomputers; Demonstrate the ability to evaluate hardware, operating systems, and applications software in relation to installing and configuring software; Examine the ethical responsibilities and concerns that confront microcomputer operations. CIS 80 (CIS 80 SLOs) Design and develop tables and relationships for common business problems; Create and process tables; 17

18 Solve common business oriented problems by using an application programming language to; Develop conditional statements and multiple level "if" statements to query database tables; Write programming code to manipulate database tables; Demonstrate use of efficient programming techniques. CIS (Program Level) Students will become computer literate; Students will be able to analyze a problem and develop a logical solution; Students should be able to demonstrate the skills learned within their particular area of concentration; Students will demonstrate ethical standards and professional behavior. CIS (Program Level) Students will demonstrate their proficiency in computer literacy through performance in laboratory exercises and objective examination. Law 13 (Family Law) Define the legal and contractual nature of marriage; Examine and analyze premarital agreements and "live together agreements"; Distinguish and analyze the differences of a Judgment of Nullity, Legal separation and dissolution of marriage; Identify and categorize property and organize any necessary division; Conduct client intake interview and analyze the legal needs of the parties; Process necessary documents for child custody and visitation issues; Calculate and verify the necessary child and spousal support; Prepare and process Orders and Motions, including Points and Authorities; Distinguish the concepts of separate property, community property, quasi-community property, and quasi-marital property; Draft settlement agreements, restraining orders and court documents. Law 31 (Law 31 SLOs) Determine the methods of forming contracts on-line and the enforceability of a contract made on-line; Knowledge of the components of intellectual property; Demonstrate the knowledge of general issues of e-commerce taxation; Recognize and implement business models of electronic payment systems. Law 5 (Contracts, Sales and Commercial Paper) Articulate between the three branches of government and as a result, comprehend legal matters involving professional and personal matters; Differentiate between crimes and torts, and as a result, evaluate your exposure to each respective area; Analyze contracts, product liability and commercial paper and apply to personal and professional legal transactions; The student is able to identify and access legal databases to obtain legal information and utilize the information in their personal and professional transactions in life. Real Estate 11 (Vesting and Holding Title in a Real Estate Transaction) 18

19 Vesting and Holding Title in a real estate transaction. Real Estate 12A (Vesting and Holding Title in a Real Estate Transaction) Vesting and Holding Title in a real estate transaction Real Estate 13 (Vesting and Holding Title in a Real Estate Transaction) Vesting and Holding Title in a real estate transaction Real Estate 13 (Calculate Typical Real Estate Math Computations) Complete standard, industry real estate forms. Real Estate 13 (Complete Standard Industry Real Estate Forms) Complete standard, industry real estate forms. Real Estate 14A (Calculate Typical Real Estate Math Computations) Calculate typical real estate math computations. Real Estate 14A (Prepare Student to Pass State Real Estate License Exam) Prepare student to pass state real estate license exam. Real Estate 16 (Prepare Student to Pass State Real Estate License Exam) Prepare student to pass state real estate license exam. Real Estate 19 (Complete Standard Industry Real Estate Forms) Complete standard industry real estate forms. Real Estate 19 (Prepare Student to Pass State Real Estate License Exam) Prepare student to pass state real estate license exam. Real Estate 21 (Calculate Typical Real Estate Math Computations) Calculate typical real estate math computations. Real Estate 21 (Complete Standard Industry Real Estate Forms) Complete standard industry real estate forms. Real Estate 21 (Prepare Student to Pass State Real Estate License Exam) Prepare student to pass state real estate license exam Real Estate 25 (Calculate Typical Real Estate Math Computations) Calculate typical real estate math computations. Real Estate 25 (Complete Standard Industry Real Estate Forms) Complete standard industry real estate forms. 19

20 Real Estate 25 Prepare Students to Pass State Real Estate License Exam) Prepare student to pass state real estate license exam Real Estate 40 (Complete Standard Industry Real Estate Forms) Complete standard industry real estate forms. 20