Business BOT

BOT 122 Project Management Concepts and Software

Units

4.5

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total

Transfers to

CSU

This course explores project management concepts and terminologies along with the use of Microsoft Office Project software and other project management tools through discussions, hands-on exercises, and classroom learning experiences. The course includes work breakdown structure (WBS), budgeting, and resource allocation and other important project management (PM) topics such as Scope and Project Team Development. This course helps prepare students to use the software package in their daily duties as a project manager or project assistant. This course also includes exploration and practice of 21st Century Employability Skills: Adaptability, Collaboration, Social/Diversity.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-122)

BOT 150 Introduction to Business Information Worker

Units

4

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total

This introductory course provides the learner with a survey of skills and topics covered in the Business Information Worker Program certificates. Business English, entry level office procedures such as the role of a business information professional, the workplace environment, workplace communication, ethics, customer focus, and teamwork are covered. The focus is an introduction to skills that are relevant to success as an office clerk, administrative assistant, office manager, or other business information worker roles.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as BOT-150)

BOT 151 Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems

Units

2

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due to changes in software and new versions of operating systems, students need to have access to the course to update skills.

This is a foundation course in computer concepts for beginning computer users. Computer terminology and identification of fundamental hardware, operating systems, and software applications are introduced. Learners practice file management, email, Internet browsing and searching. This course includes a brief introduction to industry standard Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation) application programs.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

BOT 152 Keyboarding I for Computers

Units

2

Hours

1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total

Repeatability: Effective keyboarding skills requires continual practice and speed/accuracy development. Touch typing is a cognitively complex process that rests on the body's ability to develop what is called “muscle memory.”

This introductory course builds effective computer keyboarding skills with an emphasis on correct touch-typing techniques for alphanumeric, symbol, and punctuation keys. Students develop foundational skills for keyboarding speed and accuracy. Successful completion of this class results in a minimum keyboarding speed of 15 net words per minute on a two-minute timed writing.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-152)

BOT 155 Introduction to Word Processing - Using MS Word

Units

2

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due to the nature of software updates/changes, the student should be allowed to retake the course to update skills.

This course delivers basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word, including document creation, formatting, and editing. Learners create business letters, reports, newsletters, and cover letters. This course is the first in a series preparing learners for the Microsoft Office User certification exam for Word.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

BOT 160 Introduction to Spreadsheets - Using MS Excel

Units

2

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due to the nature of software updating and new features being introduced. Student should be able to update their skills in using the Excel program.

This course is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel beginning with spreadsheet design, creation, revision, formatting, and printing a workbook. Basic formulas, functions, and syntax are introduced along with an introduction to using charts and graphs. Problem solving for Excel solutions is also emphasized. This course begins preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification exam for Excel.

Offered: Winter 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-160)

BOT 165 Introduction to Presentation Software - Using MS PowerPoint

Units

2

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due the nature of software updates and new tools being added. A student should be able to repeat the course to update skills.

This course provides the learner with experience planning, creating, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Included is the opportunity to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and to apply, modify, and create templates. Integration with other Microsoft programs is included. This course is designed for all individuals including professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. This course prepares for the Microsoft Office User Certification in MS PowerPoint.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

BOT 175 Introduction to Personal Information Management - Using MS Outlook

Units

2

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due to the nature of software updates/changes, the student should be allowed to retake the course to update skills.

This course introduces personal management software and use of Microsoft Outlook functions. Topics include management of e-mail, organization of contacts, creation and scheduling of events using the calendar, and creating and managing tasks for personal and business use. Customization of Outlook features is also covered.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

BOT 550 Introduction to Business Information Worker (NC)

Units

0

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates, plus need to fulfill industry and workplace changing environments. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit introductory course provides the learner with a survey of skills and topics covered in the Business Information Worker Program certificates. Business English, entry level office procedures such as the role of a business information professional, the workplace environment, workplace communication, ethics, customer focus, and teamwork are covered. The focus is an introduction to skills that are relevant to success as an office clerk, administrative assistant, office manager, or other business information worker roles. This is the non-credit version of BOT150.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as BOT-550)

BOT 551 Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems (NC)

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit course is designed as a foundation course in computer concepts for beginning computer users. Computer terminology and identification of fundamental hardware, operating systems, and software applications are introduced. Learners practice file management, email, Internet browsing and searching. This course includes a brief introduction to industry standard Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation) application programs. This is the non-credit version of BOT151.

Offered: Winter 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-551)

BOT 552 Keyboarding I for Computers (NC)

Units

0

Hours

1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and skill development. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current technology and develop keyboarding skills as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit introductory course builds effective computer keyboarding skills with an emphasis on correct touch-typing techniques for alphanumeric, symbol, and punctuation keys. Students develop foundational skills for keyboarding speed and accuracy. Successful completion of this class results in a minimum keyboarding speed of 15 net words per minute on a two-minute timed writing. This is the non-credit version of BOT152.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-552)

BOT 553 Introduction to Word Processing - Using MS Word (NC)

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit course delivers basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word, including document creation, formatting, and editing. Learners create business letters, reports, newsletters, and cover letters. This course is the first in a series preparing learners for the Microsoft Office User certification exam for Word. This is the non-credit version of BOT155.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

BOT 554 Introduction to Spreadsheets - Using MS Excel (NC)

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit course is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel beginning with spreadsheet design, creation, revision, formatting, and printing a workbook. Basic formulas, functions, and syntax are introduced along with an introduction to using charts and graphs. Problem solving for Excel solutions is also emphasized. This course begins preparation for the Microsoft Office User Certification exam for Excel. This is the non-credit version of BOT160.

Offered: Winter 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-554)

BOT 555 Introduction to Presentation Software - Using MS PowerPoint (NC)

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit course is designed to provide the learner with experience planning, creating, editing, viewing, and printing PowerPoint presentations. Included is the opportunity to add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and to apply, modify, and create templates. Integration with other Microsoft programs is included. This course is designed for all individuals including professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations. This course prepares for the Microsoft Office User Certification in MS PowerPoint. This is the non-credit version of BOT165.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section, listed as BOT-555)

BOT 556 Introduction to Personal Information Management - Using MS Outlook (NC)

Units

0

Hours

2 hours lecture weekly, 24 contact hours total

Repeatability: Due to the nature of software updates/changes, the student should be allowed to retake the course to update skills.

This non-credit course is designed to introduce personal management software and use of Microsoft Outlook functions. Topics include management of e-mail, organization of contacts, creation and scheduling of events using the calendar, and creating and managing tasks for personal and business use. Customization of Outlook features is also covered. This is the non-credit version of BOT175.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-556)

BOT 557 Project Management Concepts and Software (NC)

Units

0

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 2 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total

Repeatability: Non-credit course. Technology and software updates. Students may participate in this course to keep up to date with current software and technology as long as they are making progress towards achieving their career goals.

This non-credit course is designed to explore project management concepts and terminologies along with the use of Microsoft Office Project software and other project management tools through discussions, hands-on exercises, and classroom learning experiences. The course includes work breakdown structure (WBS), budgeting, and resource allocation and other important project management (PM) topics such as Scope and Project Team Development. This course helps prepare students to use the software package in their daily duties as a project manager or project assistant. This course also includes exploration and practice of 21st Century Employability Skills: Adaptability, Collaboration, Social/Diversity. This is the non-credit version of BOT122.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as BOT-557)