# Computer Applications (CA) courses San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 34 courses Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/course-descriptions-information/course-descriptions/ca/ "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### CA 005 — Computer Literacy - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding speed of 25 net words per minute - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS - Credit by Exam: Yes Students will be introduced to the personal computer, Microsoft Windows, beginning Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and using the Internet. ### CA 010A — Computer Keyboarding - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will develop basic keyboarding skills using touch-keyboarding techniques. Skill development and measurement, as well as checking for errors, and basic usage of Microsoft Word are also addressed. This course is designed for students with no prior keyboarding experience. ### CA 011 — Speed and Accuracy - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Prerequisite:** Touch keyboarding speed of 25 net words per minute. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will use keyboarding software to improve proficiency in speed and accuracy. This course is recommended to refresh and increase keyboarding skills. Students enrolled in this course must have a touch-keyboarding speed of 25 net words per minute. ### CA 040D — Microsoft Word Level 1 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding of 25 net words per minute. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word including: creating documents; using tables and templates to create resumes and cover letters; creating research papers, newsletters, and merged mailing labels. In addition, students will learn how to use styles, create multilevel lists and charts, and table features. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 045D — Microsoft Word Level 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding of 25 net words a minute - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students learn the advanced features of Microsoft Word including: building documents from reusable content, using markup tools, creating web content, using advanced editing tools, and creating mass mailings. Students also learn about creating standardized forms, managing documents, integrating MS Word with MS PowerPoint, and modifying document components. It is highly recommended that you take CA 040D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 050D — Microsoft Excel Level 1 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 3 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will learn the basic features of Excel to create charts, work with built in mathematical functions, create tables, and manage large worksheets. Students will apply themes and conditional formatting to modify the style of the worksheet as well as save files under different formats. Students will create excel databases as well as sort and filter data. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 055D — Microsoft Excel Level 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute and completion of CA 050D are strongly recommended - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 3 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will use the advanced features of Microsoft Excel to create Pivot Table and Pivot Chart reports, audit worksheets, analyze and summarize data, create macros, and work with visual basic for applications. Students will also import data from other applications, use database statistics, manage workgroup collaboration, and prepare a workbook for final distribution. It is highly recommended that you take CA 040D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 060D — Microsoft Access Level 1 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 3 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students use the basic features of Microsoft Access to design databases. They will create database objects such as tables, queries, forms, and reports. Students will import and export data. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 065D — Microsoft Access Level 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute and completion of CA 060D are strongly recommended - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will use advanced features of Microsoft Access. They will customize forms and reports, create macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, integrate with other applications, secure databases, and write SQL statements. Students learn to group and perform summary calculations in reports. They will create main forms and sub-forms, as well as create reports and sub-reports. They will learn to import and export data between Access, Excel, and Word. It is highly recommended that you take CA 060D or its equivalent before taking this class. ### CA 070D — Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint including creating new presentations, formatting, enhancing presentations with animation, video, tables, and charts. Students will also learn to create templates, review, publish, compare, combine, and protect presentations. It is highly recommended that you take CA 100D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 075D — Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute and completion of CA 070D are strongly recommended - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will use advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. They will apply advanced graphic techniques, insert and embed audio and video, and use tables and pie charts. They will also learn about publishing presentations in other formats. It is highly recommended that you take CA 070D or its equivalent before taking this class. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 080D — Microsoft Outlook - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 3 - **Advisory:** Basic touch keyboarding skill of 25 net words a minute - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn features of Microsoft Outlook. They will acquire skills to create and manage email, calendars, scheduling of appointments, as well as contacts, tasks and notes. This is a self-paced course. ### CA 090 — Microsoft Project - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Advisory:** Touch-keyboarding of 25 wpm. - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 3 Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AS Students will learn about Microsoft Project as a critical tool for project management planning, tracking, decision-support, and project office support. The course content is process-centric, not feature-focused. This enables students to quickly and effectively apply the tool to their specific projects. This course presents practical concepts and techniques for using a commonly available, but often-misused, management tool. No software programming experience is required. ### CA 100D — Microsoft Office - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS Students will gain practical hands-on experience in creating business documents using the current version of Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, Access databases and PowerPoint presentations. Recommended course to take before attempting the Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Level 1 or Level 2 courses. ### CA 138 — Work Experience - **Units:** 1-8 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 2.07 - **Corequisite:** Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: O - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: AA/AS 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/technical subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Technical Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed. ### CA 150 — Project Management 1: Foundations of Project Management - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: 2 - Degree Applicable: AS This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that prepares students for a role as a project manager. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the first 4 topics/units which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate ("Foundations of Project Management"; "Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project"; "Project Planning: Putting It All Together"; and "Project Execution: Running the Project"). ### CA 151 — Project Management 2: Agile Project Management - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: 2 - Degree Applicable: AS Students will explore the history, approach, and philosophy of Agile project management, including the Scrum framework. This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that aims to prepare students for a role as a project manager who plays a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the 5th topic/unit ("Agile Project Management") which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate. ### CA 152 — Project Management 3: Applying Project Management in the Real World - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1.5, Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/ca.md) - Repeatable: No - Grading: L - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: 2 - Degree Applicable: AS This course is part of a series ("Google Project Management: Professional Certificate") that prepares students for a role as a project manager. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. This course covers the material in the 5th topic/unit which aligns with the industry certificate Google Project Management Certificate ("Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World"). ### CA 302 — Getting Started with Microsoft Windows - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels - Degree Applicable: NAA Students will learn about current version of Microsoft Windows to acquire fundamental computer skills such as managing libraries, folders, files, and using search including advanced file management, advanced searching, personalizing Windows environment, using Windows media player, and exploring world wide web with internet explorer. ### CA 303 — Getting Started With Microsoft Word - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels - Degree Applicable: NAA Students will learn fundamental Microsoft Word processing skills in this open entry/open exit lab. Skills include creating letters, memos, business reports, flyers, and newsletters. In addition students will also learn how to mail merge documents. ### CA 304 — Getting Started with Microsoft Excel - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels - Degree Applicable: NAA Students will study fundamental Microsoft Excel skills in this self-paced open entry/open exit lab. Course topics include how to use spreadsheets to display information, calculate formulas, and replicate formulas. ### CA 305 — Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels - Degree Applicable: NAA Students will learn the fundamentals of making Microsoft PowerPoint presentations in this open entry/open exit lab. Skills include formatting a presentation, enhancing presentations with graphics, and presenting data using tables, chart, and animation. ### CA 306 — Getting Started with the Internet - **Units:** 0.5 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: No - Grading: K - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Open Curriculum: No prerequisite, corequisite or levels - Degree Applicable: NAA Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the internet for personal and business use and will learn how to browse web, search the Web, and communicate online. ### CA 500 — Getting Started With MacIntosh MacOs - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lab Hours: 1.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will acquire computer skills of the Macintosh Operating System (macOS/OS X). They will learn skills to manage libraries, folders, files, and use search. They will be able to personalize the Macintosh computer environment, install software, and use the Macintosh built-in software. ### CA 510 — Using Generative AI in Professional and Academic Settings - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 0.5, Lab Hours: 0.5 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn fundamental digital literacy skills using Generative AI (GenAI) tools for job searching, resume writing, and business communication. This course is designed to help people across roles and industries obtain essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to boost their productivity. Students will gain hands-on experience with Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and other GenAI platforms. ### CA 540 — Microsoft Word Level 1 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word including: creating documents; using tables and templates to create resumes and cover letters; creating research papers, newsletters, and merged mailing labels. In addition, students will learn how to use styles, create multilevel lists and charts, and table features. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 545 — Microsoft Word Level 2 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Advisory:** Completion of CA 040D, 540, 100D, CIS 041, or equivalent. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the advanced features of Microsoft Word including: building documents from reusable content, using markup tools, creating web content, using advanced editing tools, and creating mass mailings. Students also learn about creating standardized forms, managing documents, integrating MS Word with MS PowerPoint, and modifying document components. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 550 — Microsoft Excel Level 1 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the basic features of Excel to create charts, work with built in mathematical functions, create tables, and manage large worksheets. Students will apply themes and conditional formatting to modify the style of the worksheet as well as save files under different formats. Students will create excel databases as well as sort and filter data. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 555 — Microsoft Excel Level 2 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Advisory:** Completion of CA 050D, 550, 100D, or CIS 041 is strongly recommended. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will use the advanced features of Microsoft Excel to create Pivot Table and Pivot Chart reports, audit worksheets, analyze and summarize data, create macros, and work with visual basic for applications. Students will also import data from other applications, use database statistics, manage workgroup collaboration, and prepare a workbook for final distribution. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 560 — Microsoft Access Level 1 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 3 - Degree Applicable: NC Students use the basic features of Microsoft Access to design databases. They will create database objects such as tables, queries, forms, and reports. Students will import and export data. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 565 — Microsoft Access Level 2 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Advisory:** Completion CA 060D or CA 560 is strongly recommended. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will use advanced features of Microsoft Access. They will customize forms and reports, create macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, integrate with other applications, secure databases, and write SQL statements. Students learn to group and perform summary calculations in reports. They will create main forms and sub-forms, as well as create reports and sub-reports. They will learn to import and export data between Access, Excel, and Word. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 570 — Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint including creating new presentations, formatting, enhancing presentations with animation, video, tables, and charts. Students will also learn to create templates, review, publish, compare, combine, and protect presentations. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 575 — Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2 - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Advisory:** Previous completion of CA 070 or CA 570 or CIS 041. - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint including creating new presentations, formatting, enhancing presentations with animation, video, tables, and charts. Students will also learn to create templates, review, publish, compare, combine, and protect presentations. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered. ### CA 580 — Microsoft Outlook - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** Lecture Hours: 1, Lab Hours: 2 - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Repeatable: Yes - Grading: N - Cal-GETC: None District GE: None - Degree Applicable: NC Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook. They will acquire skills to create and manage email, calendars, scheduling of appointments, as well as contacts, tasks and notes. Lab and Lecture cover the same material -- in the lecture, instructors demonstrate the material to the students. In the Lab, students demonstrate mastery of the topics covered.