Computer Information Technology ProTech (CITPT) Courses (* New)
CITCOMM010 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
This course introduces a student with no background to computers and software. This course with offer an overview of computer hardware such as how to turn it on. The course will focus on the Windows 10 operating system. Apple or Mac products will not be reviewed. Students are invited to bring a PC laptop. A laptop from our Laptop Library may be available. Basic software will be reviewed. 1 hours.
CITCOMM011 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ROUND-TABLE
This open forum in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hosted by our Computer Science faculty lead by Joe Weiss, a retired Boeing engineer. All are welcome. Open topic development with conversations on AI topics of faculty and student interest. 1 hours.
CITPT101 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
This course is aimed for people who have no computer science background whatever, but provides necessary background for follow-on courses in computer programming. Topics will include basic computer architecture (how computers do what they do), the binary system, arithmetic with binary numbers, binary, octal and hexadecimal numbers and boolean arithmetic. Definition of an algorithm, and writing algorithms to solve numeric problems using flowcharts. 2 hours.
CITPT110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER BASICS & MICROSOFT OFFICE - Comprehensive computer course incorporating Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint using practical business and personal applications. Prerequisite: Student must be able to type 28 wpm or WRPPT 100. PT Hours: 3
CITPT111 MICROSOFT OFFICE BASICS - Learn how to use Microsoft Word in this course. Start with how to create and save new documents, basic page setup, and using templates to simplify your work. You will also learn how to format fonts and paragraphs, and how to use toolbars, spell check, and task panes, as well as how to copy, cut, and past.
Learn to use Microsoft Excel to compile data for quick results; build graphs, calendars, and charts; or track statistics for work, school, or church. This introduction to the Excel program will help you in these areas and more. During this course you will learn to create worksheets that perform simple calculations, and learn techniques to manipulate your data into a presentable format. Learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create and format presentations that can be used for sales, financial updates, demonstrations, and personal slideshows. You will also learn to work with pictures, tables, and diagrams. You will find out how you can add style, colors, fonts, backgrounds, and other effects to our slide presentations in PowerPoint. Each student will receive hands-on training while using an assigned computer. PT Hours: 3. Equivalent to CITPT 113
*CITPT-113 MICROSOFT OFFICE BASIC - This is a non-accredited, Professional-Technical course offering practical job skills for which you will receive a Certificate of Completion, but not transcripted credit. This beginning computer course introduces Windows 2016, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using practical business and personal applications. This course does not address MS-Access, Outlook, or Publisher. PT Hours: 3
CITPT121 QUICKBOOKS BASICS - In this course, you will learn the basics of getting started with QuickBooks. You will learn how to work with an existing company's books, navigate menu bars, work with lists, chart of accounts, and set up bank accounts. PT Hours: 3
CITPT122 QUICKBOOKS ADVANCED - In this class you will learn the basic setup of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries along with other essential bookkeeping elements for small business. You will also learn how the information you enter flows into other parts of QuickBooks. You will learn what reports are available, how to read and interpret data, budgeting, basic payroll, and analyzing your financials. PT Hours: 3
CITPT131 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: PYTHON 1 This is a first course in writing and executing a script (aka program). Students will be able to understand and fix errors found by the Python interpreter. Students will be able to translate pseudocode (algorithms) into working Python programs using Python skills taught to date. Students will be able to input data from both keyboard and external files and write output to external files. String and text and operations (methods) will be emphasized, and students will demonstrate competence with most commonly used methods. Students will be able to decompose large programs into callable subroutines or functions. PT Hours: 2
CITPT132 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: PYTHON 2 This is the second course of a 3 course series. Prerequisite: CITPT131. PT Hours: 2.
CITPT133 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: PYTHON 3 This is the third course of a 3 course series. Prerequisite: CITPT132. PT Hours: 2.
CITPT141 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO & SOUND You will learn the basics of video and sound with presentation on the YouTube platform. The student will be introduced to YouTube, basic video cameras, sound options, and lighting. The Open Broadcast System (OBS) and Vegas Movie Studio software will be explored. PT Hours: 1.
CITPT170 Social Media and Business - In this class you will learn what social media is, how it works, and how people use it. You will then learn about the ways it can be used to help your business. Finally you will learn how to do research, make a plan for your business or idea, and implement. PT Hours: 3
CITPT212 SPREADSHEETS AND DATABASES IN BUSINESS Instruction reviewing basic features and utilizing advanced features, functions, and capabilities of spreadsheets and databases. Prerequisite: CITPT 110 or permission of instructor. PT See General Education Core. CITPT 212 is a required class. Prerequisite: CITPT 110. Hours: 3
CITPT213 MICROSOFT OFFICE INTERMEDIATE - Do you want to expand your Microsoft Word skills? In this course you will learn methods for modifying an existing document and how to insert objects into a document. You will also learn bullets and numbering, using the find function, replace function, drawing tools, printing options, and much more.
This course will help you build on your basic Excel skills. Learn to use formulas, multiple worksheets, and insert charts and graphs. In this course you will learn to create multiple pages of interlink-ing data, and how to use formulas for increased proficiency. You will also learn how to integrate Excel with Word, Access, and PowerPoint, and much more. You will also learn to develop spreadsheets with functions, and apply design and formatting to create reports and spreadsheets that are professional and functional. You will also learn to save time and increase performance by applying formulas to our spreadsheets. PT Hours: 3