Business Information Systems
19 courses · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
BIS 007 Business Writing Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
Students will review basic English mechanics. Trends in word usage and jargon used in the workplace will be discussed. The effective use of current technology devices will be reviewed and discussed. The differences in written and verbal communication will be covered. Students will learn to apply correct and appropriate language in business documents.
BIS 011 Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
The course will cover keyboarding basics-- touch typing, correct keyboarding technique, review of language arts and correct spacing. Students will also acquire a minimum speed of 15 net words per minute on a three-minute timed test. This course is for students with or without experience in keyboarding. Students with keyboarding experience will be able to build their speed to a higher rate.
BIS 012 Business Document Production
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn to create and format business documents such as letters, memos, tables, reports, and employment documents. Standard industry requirements will be covered and emphasized. Students will learn how to produce documents that mirror or meet industry requirements. Speed and accuracy will be emphasized. Students will be able to produce an error-free document at the end of the course.
BIS 016 Electronic Health Records
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course teaches skills that are required in the healthcare office environment such as appointment scheduling, processing medical forms, transcription of medical documents, and handling patients. Students will work with an Electronic Health Records software application such as EPIC.
BIS 017 Medical Terminology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Transfers to
- CSU
The medical professions, healthcare settings, and medical forms and documents will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on mastering medical terms, abbreviations, spelling rules for component parts, body systems, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn to use medical terms correctly in medical forms and documents. Students will also learn how to handle patient confidentiality in healthcare offices.
BIS 039 Professional Image
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
The importance of image to success in the business world will be discussed. Students will learn to how to project a positive and confident image. The appropriate attire for the different working environments will be covered. Etiquette, ethics, and communications that complements a professional image will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional wardrobe for a career.
BIS 095 Microsoft Windows
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the current Microsoft Windows operating system. Students will learn how to navigate and customize Windows and Desktops, the Start Menu and the Taskbar. In addition, security settings/utilities, cloud drives, accessories, file explorer and Edge will be covered. Students will also learn to organize and manage files, and perform security and maintenance tasks to improve workflow and productivity.
BIS 101 Global Communication in the Workplace
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
Communications in the business world today will be emphasized--the process, development, and presentation (both written and oral) and how communication is executed. Students will learn to plan, develop, compose, and edit a variety of documents. Social media tools and guidelines for communicating (blogs, Internet forum, media sharing, social networking, virtual reality, etc.) will be discussed. Current letter styles, reports and effective business correspondence will be reviewed. Students will learn about the trends and changes in words and expressions used frequently in the workplace.
BIS 102 Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introductory and advanced Excel topics will be covered in this course, including formulas, functions, formatting, themes, cell styles, charts, diagrams and general management of worksheets. Advanced topics include conditional formatting, tables, financial functions, lookup functions, what-if analysis, pivot tables/charts, summarization and consolidation of data.
BIS 104 Microsoft Access
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will use Microsoft Access to learn basic database concepts by creating and modifying databases, database tables, and table fields. Students will learn about and create relationships between tables. Students will also learn how to develop applications that include queries, forms and reports and demonstrate the use of databases, tables, and fields. This course will also include using Access wizards and database tools, and importing and exporting data.
BIS 106 Microsoft Word
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Prerequisite
- BIS 011 with C or better or type at least 25 words per minute
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will use Microsoft Word to prepare documents by learning Word functions. Word commands will be shown using the ribbon and backstage view to produce professional-looking documents for the workplace, school and personal communication. Application terminology and procedures will be taught in depth.
BIS 109 Microsoft Office
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will gain practical experience in creating business documents using the current version of the Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, Access databases and PowerPoint presentations.
BIS 121 Web Techniques for Business
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn how the Internet is used to access business resources. Additional business uses will be covered that include communicating with customers, vendors and business partners; accessing business news and financial information.
BIS 135 Human Relations in the Workplace
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on essential socio-emotional skills that employers expect, such as time management, positive attitude, critical thinking, and communication. It also addresses work ethics, teamwork, leadership, diversity, and customer service. Additionally, the course emphasizes self-awareness to recognize personality styles, management approaches, and motivation sources. It offers stress management techniques to help individuals achieve emotional balance in the workplace.
BIS 138 Work Experience
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 2.07
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/occupational subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 54 hours of work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Work Experience up to a maximum of 14 units. Internship/Job Placement is not guaranteed.
BIS 160 Computerized Medical Billing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will be introduced to the billing process used in the medical offices today. Health insurance information will be covered. Students will learn to complete common medical insurance forms using a computer-based program. The medical billing career will be discussed. The claims process will be emphasized.
BIS 161 Computerized Medical Office Procedures
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 0.5, Lab Hours: 1.5
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to a medical billing software application. Students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, input billing information, organize and file patient records. Maintaining an office system will be emphasized. Students will complete a medical office simulation.
BIS 162 Medical Coding
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 2
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn step-by-step coding used in the medical field. The use of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) manuals will be covered. All codes used in the billing process in the medical environment will be covered. Students can use this course to help them prepare for the medical coding certification exam.
BIS 535 Human Relations in the Workplace
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This non-credit course focuses on essential socio-emotional skills that employers expect, such as time management, positive attitude, critical thinking, and communication. It also addresses work ethics, teamwork, leadership, diversity, and customer service. Additionally, the course emphasizes self-awareness to recognize personality styles, management approaches, and motivation sources. It offers stress management techniques to help individuals achieve emotional balance in the workplace.