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16 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
COMP 101 Introduction to Computer Applications
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 (72 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 151A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to computer applications for use "at work and home." Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) including Windows operating system, plus open source software, social networking and Web2.0 productivity tools for collaborative teamwork.
COMP 103 Internet Communications
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to Internet communications and how and when to (safely) use them, including the World Wide Web, search engines, e-mail, chat, discussion, blogs, social networking tools, Web2.0, and Instant messaging/texting.
COMP 107 Microsoft Word
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 (72 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 151AB.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for all computer users, course covers core features of Microsoft Word. Topics include page numbers, headers/footers, sections, styles, templates, outlines, graphics, Internet documents for Internet/intranet, columns, tables. Projects include reports, resumes, forms, letters, mailing labels, newsletters, web pages. Covers topics in Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Taught by MCAS-certified instructor.
COMP 109 Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 (72 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers core spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel and also introduces the student to some of the advanced features of Excel, including functions and formulas, creating workbooks/worksheets, formatting, graphs and charts.
COMP 111 Microsoft Access
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 (72 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the Microsoft Access database management system. This application course includes creating and maintaining database tables, creating macros, querying database tables, designing forms and creating reports.
COMP 112 Microsoft Powerpoint
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 (72 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 123.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Plan, create, modify and deliver effective presentations on-screen, in-person and remotely on the Web, utilizing basic to expert features of Microsoft PowerPoint.
COMP 120 Being Successful with Canvas
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to online tools used in Canvas. Topics include Canvas discussion boards and e-mail, uploading assignments, managing files, troubleshooting hardware/software/ browser issues, and installing utilities, etc.
COMP 123 Introduction To Microsoft Word
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 151A.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Use of essential Word features to create and format documents quickly: research papers in MLA or APA style, fliers and resumes. For general student use in any course.
COMP 139 Social Networking for Business
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 9 (9 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, Wikipedia, and YouTube are being used by businesses worldwide. Learn how to use these tools effectively to promote, influence, and sell. Learn best practices, dos and don'ts.
COMP 144A Google World
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 103.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students explore the newest applications in "Google world," such as Google Docs, forms, Calendar, Blogger, sites, and more. Can you really do everything online, free, with Google?
COMP 144B Google World
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 103.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students explore and learn to use the newest applications in "Google world" such as Google docs (documents, spreadsheets, presentations), forms, calendar, blogger, Wave, Reader, and more. Can you really do everything online, free, with Google?
COMP 151A Basic Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 (27 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to computer keyboarding skills that enable the student to work more effectively and quickly with a computer. Emphasis on touch keyboarding of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols.
COMP 151AB Beginning Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to computer keyboarding skills that enable student to work more effectively and quickly. Emphasis on touch keyboarding of alpha and numeric keys. After developing basic keyboarding skills, student creates correspondence and reports using Microsoft Word.
COMP 161C Business Career Success
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Advisory
- COMP 101.
Soft skills required for a successful business career. Includes understanding the business environment, preparing a job search, job-finding and job-keeping skills, managing online persona, team dynamics, business-social skills, communication and presentation skills.
COMP 171 Business English
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Review of English fundamentals necessary to communicate effectively for personal and professional success, including grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and word usage, with practical writing applications such as reviews and reports, and using digital technology to communicate with others.
COMP 271 Business Communications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000H.
- Advisory
- COMP 171.
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BUS 115
Develop excellent written and face-to-face communication skills for business. Write effective business documents including letters, reports, emails, resumes, messages. Learn strategies for communicating in Internet/digital environment (blogs, social networking, etc.).