{ "college": "antelope-valley-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "CA", "name": "Computer Applications", "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/computer-applications", "courses": [ { "code": "CA 103", "subject": "CA", "number": "103", "title": "Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "cid": [ "BUS 140" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course is designed to teach the first-time computer user the features of a microcomputer, how a microcomputer operates, and how to select a microcomputer to best fit individual needs. The student will learn how to use the major features of popular software applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation managers, and internet browsers. This course includes hands-on operation of a microcomputer. No prior computer experience is needed. NOTE: Business and Computer oriented majors considering transfer to a university should consult with a counselor as to the appropriate computer courses to include in their program of study.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 12, "open": 12, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-103", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-103", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 13, "open": 13, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-103", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 107", "subject": "CA", "number": "107", "title": "Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support", "units": "4", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 81 lab hours, 126 contact hours total", "cid": [ "ITIS 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is intended to provide students with a workable knowledge that is required for the installation, setup, and troubleshooting of hardware and software related to personal computers and peripheral devices. This course will help students prepare for the A+ Certification Exam. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should be able to create folders, format disks, copy files, rename files, create shortcuts, and use Windows Explorer. This course will involve problem solving and troubleshooting. Students should also be familiar with DOS commands and the installation of application software.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-107", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 111", "subject": "CA", "number": "111", "title": "Word Processing-Microsoft Word", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CA 221 and BIP 110.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course covers the concepts of word processing emphasizing Microsoft Word. Topics covered include preparing documents, text formatting and editing, management of files and folders, formatting paragraphs, using multiple windows, and standard letter and punctuation styles. This vocationally oriented course will serve students seeking a certificate, associate degree, or desiring to transfer to a four-year institution. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should have used a word processing program to create, save, retrieve, edit, and print.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-111", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-111", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-111", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 121", "subject": "CA", "number": "121", "title": "Microcomputer Spreadsheets", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CA 221", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to teach computer users how to develop electronic spreadsheets using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, to solve business related quantitative problems. Topics of instruction include data entry, formulas, functions, charts, macros, and other beginning to intermediate level features of spreadsheet software. BEFORE ENROLLING: Students should be able to save and retrieve files and perform other basic file management tasks on the computer.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 4, "open": 4, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-121", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-121", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-121", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 131", "subject": "CA", "number": "131", "title": "Relational Database Management and Design", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Database management systems (DBMS) concepts and designs are explored using Microsoft Access. The relational model of database management, which is commonly used on micro and larger computers, is emphasized. The course covers database design, building a model using computer software, application generators, programming in database software, structured query language, and database administration. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should possess an understanding of how personal computers, software, and peripherals work together.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-131", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-131", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-131", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 132", "subject": "CA", "number": "132", "title": "Oracle SQL Database Management", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CA 131.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "In this course, students will work with the Oracle Relational Database Management System in a client/ server environment. In both lecture and lab, students will learn Structured Query Language (SQL) by using the Oracle SQL*Plus tool. Proper relational database design that enforces referential integrity will be taught using schema diagrams and entity relationship diagrams. SQL Data Manipulation Language (DML) for reporting and Data Definition Language (DDL) for database creation will be covered. Students will also learn about database security issues such as database users, roles, and grants. BEFORE ENROLLING students should have used database software to create tables, and enter, edit, delete, and sort records. Students should also possess an understanding of how to save and retrieve files from local and network drives.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CA 151", "subject": "CA", "number": "151", "title": "Microcomputer Operating System", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CA 221", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the role of an operating system in the interaction between computer hardware components and application software. The concept of how a computer works from power-on until power-off will be discussed at length, as well as the boot process. Details will be explored on how an operating system is evaluated based on user needs. This course includes discussions on latest version of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. There will be extensive hands on exposure to latest version of Windows and Linux. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should be advanced latest version of Windows computer users with the ability to manage disks, folders, and files using Windows Explorer.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-151", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-151", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-151", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 153", "subject": "CA", "number": "153", "title": "Windows Installation and System Support", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CS 100", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to support Microsoft Windows in both a stand-alone environment and networking environment. These skills include setup, configuration, migration, optimization, network integration, administration, troubleshooting, and messaging. BEFORE ENROLLING, students should be advanced Windows users with ability to create folders, copy files, rename files, create shortcuts and execute applications.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-153", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-153", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 157", "subject": "CA", "number": "157", "title": "Introduction to Linux", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CA 221 or CS 100", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces a variety of the tools and concepts used while working with a UNIX/Linux-based computer system. The course will focus on the shell environment, system administration and security, programming, and the graphical user interface. Students will learn to write shell scripts using basic commands and regular expressions. They will then use those tools to write scripts first with basic shell commands, then with grep, sed, and awk, then with more advanced decision-making and flow control commands. Other scripting tools such as Perl and Python will also be explored. Students will write shell scripts programs to exercise their understanding of tools and concepts. This course will be taught using a combination of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-157", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-157", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-157", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 159", "subject": "CA", "number": "159", "title": "SUSE Linux Server Administration", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "cid": [ "ITIS 155" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course will provide a student with the knowledge and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. The student will be able to identify environmental issues; understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures; become familiar with industry terminology and concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within the overall computing environment. This in-depth, hands-on course covers a variety of topics: installing and configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, managing users and groups, securing the system, and configuring Web services. By completing multiple lab exercises, students will be able to apply course concepts and strengthen their proficiency in Linux administration.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-159", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-159", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 165", "subject": "CA", "number": "165", "title": "Digital Forensics Fundamentals", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 103 or CS 100", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is an introduction to the methods used to properly conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics, while mapping to the objectives of the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification. Topics covered include an overview of computer forensics as a profession; the computer investigation process; understanding operating systems boot processes and disk structures; data acquisition and analysis; technical writing; and a review of familiar computer forensics tools.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-165", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-165", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 166", "subject": "CA", "number": "166", "title": "Cloud Security Fundamentals", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 182 and CA 170", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Students will learn how to properly evaluate cloud providers, and perform risk assessment and review. Students will be introduced to the various cloud computing delivery models, ranging from Software as a Service (SaaS) to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and how each delivery models represents an entirely separate set of security conditions to consider, especially when coupled with various cloud types, including public, private, and hybrid. The course will also touch on architecture and infrastructure fundamentals for the private, public, and hybrid clouds, including a wide range of topics such as patch and configuration management, virtualization security, application security, and change management. Policy, risk assessment, and governance within cloud environments will also be covered, with recommendations for both internal policies and contract provisions. This will lead us to a discussion of compliance and legal concerns.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-166", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 170", "subject": "CA", "number": "170", "title": "Virtualization and Cloud Essentials", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 151", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course covers cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. This course also provides the required technology essentials across all domains—including server, storage, networking, applications, and databases—-to help develop a strong understanding of virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Prepares students for the Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate (EMCCIS) Certification and the CompTIA Cloud+.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-170", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-170", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 171", "subject": "CA", "number": "171", "title": "Introduction to Networking", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 107", "cid": [ "ITIS 150" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The course will cover Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), physical topologies, logical topologies, network operating systems, network hardware, network troubleshooting, network maintenance, network security. Preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam will be studied.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-171", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-171", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-171", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 175", "subject": "CA", "number": "175", "title": "Administering Windows Server", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 107 or Completion of CA 171.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course will provide a student with the knowledge, and skills required to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software technologies. The student will be able to identify environmental issues; understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software security procedures; become familiar with industry terminology and concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within the overall computing environment.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "winter-2027", "name": "Winter 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ca/#ca-175", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-175", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 176", "subject": "CA", "number": "176", "title": "Windows Server Networking", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 171 or Completion of CA 175", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course trains network administrators and support professionals to design, implement, optimize, monitor, and troubleshoot networking services on a Windows server. Students will also learn Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking design, subnetting, and address resolution. Topics covered will also include Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Remote Access Service (RAS), Internet Protocol (IP) routing, and IP security.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-176", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-176", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 179", "subject": "CA", "number": "179", "title": "Cybersecurity Operations -CCNA-Cyberops", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 171 or CA 182.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to rapidly detect cybersecurity breaches and effectively respond to security incidents. Students will learn to be part of a team of people in a Security Operations Center (SOC) and how to keep a vigilant eye on security systems and protect their organizations by detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats. This course helps prepare students to take the required exams to achieve the CCNA Cyber Ops certification.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-179", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 182", "subject": "CA", "number": "182", "title": "Network Security", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 107", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity and Risk Management. Preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exams.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-182", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-182", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 183", "subject": "CA", "number": "183", "title": "Security Countermeasures", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "advisory": "Completion of CA 182.", "cid": [ "ITIS 164" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces the network security specialist to the various methodologies for attacking a network. Students will be introduced to the concepts, principles, and techniques, supplemented by hands-on exercises, for attacking and disabling a network within the context of properly securing a network. The course will emphasize network attack methodologies with the emphasis on student use of network attack techniques and tools and appropriate defenses and countermeasures. Students will receive course content information through a variety of methods: lecture and demonstration of hacking tools will be used in addition to a virtual environment. Students will experience a hands-on practical approach to penetration testing measures and ethical hacking.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-183", "subject": "CA" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-183", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 185", "subject": "CA", "number": "185", "title": "Network Security - Firewalls and VPNs", "units": "3", "hours": "45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 72 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Advisory Completion of CA 182 and Completion of CA 183 Students will be introduced to security principles and technologies, using various security products to provide hands-on examples. This course allows learners to understand common security concepts and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca/#ca-185", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 199", "subject": "CA", "number": "199", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "1-8", "hours": "432 lab hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students with a realistic learning experience through work in IT or any environment that requires knowledge and use of computer applications, networking, or cybersecurity. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as employees in various situations and jobs in the field that requires an understanding of computer applications, networking, or cybersecurity. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to an environment that would require an understanding of computer applications, networking, or cybersecurity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.", "notes": [ "Limitation on enrollment: To participate in work experience education, students must have a paid or unpaid job or internship and have the approval of a work supervisor and the instructor supervising the work experience in the specific subject area.", "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)", "May be repeated once (R1)" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "CA 221", "subject": "CA", "number": "221", "title": "Computer Concepts & Applications in Business", "units": "4", "hours": "63 lecture hours, 27 lab hours, 90 contact hours total", "cid": [ "BUS 140", "ITIS 120" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course includes an examination of information systems and their role in business. The focus will be on information systems, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, networking, e-commerce, ethics and security, and computer systems hardware and software components. This course includes the application of these concepts and methods in a business environment through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions to business problems.", "notes": [ "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca/#ca-221", "subject": "CA" } ] }, { "code": "CA 998", "subject": "CA", "number": "998", "title": "Computers, Application Software, and Technology for Beginners", "units": "0", "hours": "36 lecture hours, 36 contact hours total", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "This course is designed for students who need to gain experience using a computer, computer outputs and inputs, essential computer application software, and computer typing skills. Some of the topics and activities of this course include how to use a mouse, how to turn on, off, and restart a computer, how to adjust the sound and microphone settings of a computer, how to get on the Internet and choose a browser, the basics of typing on a computer keyboard, and elementary use of word processing and spreadsheet applications.", "notes": [ "Repeatable an unlimited number of times" ], "offered": [] } ] }