CAOT 100 BEGINNING COMPUTER KEYBOARDING (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement.
An introductory typing course for students who want to learn how to type and develop skill using the computer keyboard. Emphasis is on developing correct techniques and basic keyboarding skills. No typing applications or formatting will be taught. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 101 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING SKILL BUILDING (1.5-3)
(Credit/No Credit.)
A minimum of 24 to 48 lecture hours plus 16 to 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 100 or equivalent; ability to type without looking at the keyboard.
This course is designed to improve a student’s ability to type rapidly and accurately for sustained periods of time without looking at the keyboard. Students may also use the course to improve typing speed and accuracy. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 units. (Open entry.) Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS WITH WINDOWS I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Through hands-on experience, students will be introduced to the PC-compatible computers, the Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, and other business-oriented applications. In a lecture/demonstration format, students will gain a basic knowledge of hardware-software interaction. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 105 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS WITH WINDOWS II (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent experience.
Students will acquire skills to become independent computer users. Information will be provided on configuring and purchasing Windows computers. Topics covered include operating systems, hardware, and some DOS. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 200 INTRODUCTION TO MS OFFICE SUITE (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 22 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Students will learn the basic features available in the Microsoft Office Suite. The course will introduce Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. This course will prepare students for learning the in-depth individual courses available in the CAOT department. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 201 INTEGRATION OF MS OFFICE APPLICATIONS (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 10 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 200 or equivalent.
Students learn to integrate the four Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) by inserting documents, linking information, and embedding objects using exercises and case studies. Microsoft Office's internet features are also covered, and students will learn how to convert documents to HTML and create Web presentations. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 214 WORD PROCESSING I: WORD (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Knowledge of the computer keyboard or completion of a typing class.
Using a hands-on approach, students will use a computer and word processing software to learn the theories and practical applications of the current version of Word to create, edit, format, manage and enhance documents using customized features. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 215 WORD PROCESSING II: WORD (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 212 or 214.
Using a hands-on approach, students will expand their word processing knowledge and skills by learning theories and practical applications of the current version of Word to focus on advanced applications such as multi-page documents, merges, tables, graphics, macros and styles. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 217 WORD PROCESSING III (1-3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement per unit. Prerequisite: CAOT 213 or 215 or equivalent.
Using a hands-on approach, students become proficient with the advanced features of word processing. In-depth coverage of tables, outlines, merges, style sheets and templates, macros, desktop publishing features, Web documents, online forms, and applications integration. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 221 DESKTOP PUBLISHING: MICROSOFT PUBLISHER (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAOT 214 or CAOT 200, or equivalent.
Using Microsoft Publisher, students will learn to create professional-looking brochures, newsletters, flyers, certificates, menus, business cards, stationery, and more. The course will include guidelines for combining text and art work effectively to create eye-catching documents for personal and business use. Pre-designed Publisher templates will also be used. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 222 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS I: POWERPOINT (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Students will learn to identify elements that make a business presentation effective and will use the Microsoft PowerPoint program to create their own computer-generated business presentations. Course incorporates animation, sound and video clips, clip art, and smart tags. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 223 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS II: POWERPOINT (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 222.
Students will cover advanced presentation concepts to enhance proficiency in embedding visuals and sound clips; edit templates and modify color schemes to create PowerPoint presentations that will be converted to an HTML format and uploaded to a Web page. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 225 SPREADSHEETS I: EXCEL (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
An introduction to Microsoft Excel software, which is used to build, format and print spreadsheets. Topics include the design and creation of professional-looking spreadsheets for personal use or in today's workplace. Students develop worksheets with formulas and built-in functions and present data in graphic form with charts. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 226 SPREADSHEETS II: EXCEL (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 225 or equivalent.
Students advance their knowledge of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel by learning how to design, enhance, link and consolidate worksheets, as well as apply statistical and financial functions. Additional topics include advanced database management, working with templates, integration and macros. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 230 DATABASE APPLICATIONS I: ACCESS(1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Learn to use Windows database management software package, Microsoft Access, on a PC with a hands-on introduction to database administrative tasks: data input, storage, retrieval, editing and reporting. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 231 DATABASE APPLICATIONS II: ACCESS(2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 230.
An advanced database course for the student who wants to become professionally competent in database management software to perform advanced administrative tasks using Microsoft Access for business and personal data-handling tasks; emphasis on relational and multiple database design, advanced storage, retrieval, queries, reporting, SQL and Visual Basic for Access. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 301 MAXIMIZING YOUR EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement.
This course assists students in compiling a professional portfolio (resumes, application letters, work samples, etc.), which can be used to obtain employment and qualify for promotions; Additional job-seeking strategies will be covered, including Internet use to explore employment resources, professional networking, interviewing techniques, and goal setting. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 400 INTERNET I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours. Pre requisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent computer experience.
An introduction to the Internet, including efficient searching techniques, email features, file compression, file transfer protocol (FTP) software, discussion groups, and virus scanning programs. Course is designed for Internet beginners and those students preparing to take an online course. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 403 HTML & WEB AUTHORING APPLICATIONS I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, either CAOT 104, CAOT 212 or CAOT 214, or equivalent.
An introductory course using web authoring software and a hands-on approach to designing web pages that will consist of: text in various sizes and colors, hyperlinks, mailtos, lists, background color/patterns, interlaced/transparent graphics, tables, and frames with the current version of HTML. Principles of color, line, and design for screen presentations will be included. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 404 HTML & WEB AUTHORING APPLICATIONS II (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 403 or equivalent.
An intermediate hands-on course to increase proficiency with web authoring software while using the most current version of HTML. Consideration of the most recent specifications for use of text, graphics, tables, frames, layout, positioning, media and interaction. Introduction to advanced features of HTML. Attention to website design, development, maintenance, dynamic and universal interface. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 408 DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 24 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent. Recommended: CAOT 400 or equivalent.
Students learn how to create and prepare digital audio and video for web page inclusion using the most current technologies, including ColdFusion and Premiere. Areas of focus include digital media concepts, conversion methods from analog to digital, editing and manipulation techniques, and introduction to various web media formats, such as RealMedia, Windows Media and Quick Time. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 410 PHOTOSHOP ESSENTIALS (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 12 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Use Photoshop to digitally convert, edit and print your own photographs and graphics. See how easy it is to manage, clean up old photos, and create exciting new images using this powerful graphics program. Learn what it takes to prepare graphics for the web, print, and current digital media formats. May be repeate4d for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 411 PHOTOSHOP PORTFOLIO (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 12 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 410, or equivalent.
Students apply advanced Photoshop editing techniques for print, slide show and video publication. Create a Photoshop Multimedia portfolio demonstrating skilled application of Raw Camera, photo organization and professional slide show creation, mask and filter implementation. Various editing and drawing tool techniques for advanced compositioning projects. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 412 FLASH I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 403 or equivalent.
In this course students will learn to create and publish Flash animation for the web. Areas of focus include the Flash interface, drawing tools, grouping, creating graphic symbols, keyframes, frame-by-frame animation, layers, tweening, and buttons. By the completion of the course students will publish a basic Flash movie that includes ActionScript buttons. Also listed as COMP 412. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 413 FLASH II (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 412 or equivalent.
In this course students will go beyond the basics and learn more advanced features of Flash. Features covered include masking, movie clips, multiple timelines, sound control, pull down menus, preloaders, and ActionScript. At the completion of the course students will create a complex Flash movie for the web. Also listed as COMP 413. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 414 FLASH ACTIONSCRIPT I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 12 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 413.
An introduction to ActionScript, the proprietary programming language for the Flash authoring environment. Students will be exposed to the basics of computer programming by controlling and creating Flash objects to create more interactive and usable presentations. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 416 ADOBE INDESIGN ESSENTIALS (1.5 OR 3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 or 48 lecture hours plus 8 or 16 lab hours by arrangement.
Recommended: CAOT 104 and CAOT 214, or equivalient.
Lear Adobe InDesign, the new industry standard for page layout and design. Create professional looking newsletters, advertisements, brochures, flyers, and other documents. The fundamental principles of layout, typography, styles, exporting documents, and creating transparencies will be explored. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 420 JAVASCRIPT (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 404 or equivalent.
In-depth examination of the most commonly used web scripting languages and scripting protocols. Scripting elements, procedures and techniques will be studied and applied with the abilities of the non-programmer in mind. Refer to class schedule for specific languages and protocols covered. Also listed as COMP 423. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 434 WEB PROGRAMMING I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 12 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 404 or equivalent.
Learn to create dynamic web content with one of the popular web programming languages. Students will be introduced to the principles of programming to control web content and data to users. Students will be able to control content on the fly and deliver unique information to web consumers. Students select a language track at the beginning of the course. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 480 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (LAN) (3)
Three class hours plus one hour by arrangement per week.
Cisco Academy Course – CCNA 1
An introductory course in networking specific to local area networks (LAN). Topics will include LAN hardware, software, topology, transmission medium, wide area network connectivity, diagnostic tools, system administration, and vendor specific LAN products. Class is complemented with hands-on experience in constructing a local area network. Course is patterned after Cisco training guidelines. Also listed as TCOM 480. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 490 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNET (3)
Three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
A technical overview of the Internet. This course is intended for students who want to learn about the Internet system architecture, language and vocabulary. Some lectures will be demonstrated on the Internet. Homework assignments may require the student having access on the Internet. Also listed as TCOM 490. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 665 SELECTED COMPUTER TOPICS (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)
(Credit/No Credit)
A minimum of 8 lecture hours plus a minimum of 4 lab hours by arrangement for each .5 unit.
Short course used to introduce, develop or review computer topics or applications. The course will focus on a specific topic: the introduction of basic computer skills, introduction of applications packages, upgrades of software packages, or a particular segment of a semester-length course. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Transfer credit: CSU.

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