Business Computer Applications
11 courses · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
BCA-15 Business Computer Applications - Beginning
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA59 or basic computer skills
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BSOT 111X, BSOT 112X, BSOT 114X
Develop beginning to intermediate skills using computer office applications. Basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software are covered. Hands-on activities will focus on creating simple, integrated documents for business, personal, and academic purposes. Typing skills are advised.
BCA-20 Computer Calculation
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will develop skills in the operation of electronic calculator and computer 10-key as it applies to business operations. Functions include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, memory, percentages, and interest calculations to solve typical business problems. Speed and accuracy by touch method is emphasized.
BCA-33 Spreadsheet Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA15; Completion of GNBUS56
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BSOT 122X
Learn features of spreadsheet software applications using the interface, working with text labels, values, formulas, functions, editing and formatting. Spreadsheets designed for decision-making, creating charts, list and data management. Includes advanced formatting options, financial functions, 3-D formulas, and other advanced functions. Hands-on coursework that focuses on business, academic and personal applications.
BCA-37 Introduction to Database Applications
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA59 or basic computer skills; Completion of GNBUS56
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BSOT 123X
Use database applications to develop simple to complex databases in an operating system environment. Design databases, sort and filter records, create input forms and custom-formatted reports.
BCA-59 Computer Operating System
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- C-ID
- BSOT 105X
This course is designed for those with very little computer experience. Learners practice file management, email, instant messaging, Internet browsing and searching. This course includes a brief introduction to industry standard Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation) application programs and the Windows operating system. Use of proper computer terminology and identification of fundamental hardware and software applications is reinforced.
BCA-60 Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
Acquire basic beginning level of keyboarding and document formatting skills.
BCA-64 Word Processing Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA15; Completion of BCA59 or basic computer skills
- C-ID
- BSOT 121X
Learn basic to advanced features of word processing software. Topics include creating, editing, and saving documents; file management; basic text, paragraph, and page formatting; page numbering; printing options; tables and columns; advanced formatting, chart forms, styles, graphics, borders, shading, drawing, macros, sort, and merge features.
BCA-67 PDF Applications Using Adobe Acrobat
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA59 or basic computer skills
- C-ID
- BSOT 125X
This course is designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of Portable Document Format files (PDFs). Topics include creating and working with PDF files. PDF files are used when there is a need to save, share and print information that cannot be changed by readers.
BCA-68 Records and Information Management
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours, 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Completion of BCA59 or basic computer skills
The Records and Information Management course is designed to provide instruction in the systematic control of records and information from creation or receipt through processing, distribution, organization, storage, retrieval, and ultimately, through disposition. Learners will practice indexing, coding, and managing business information and records and will review regulatory compliance requirements. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards are covered. Students are introduced to using computer databases to apply records management principles.
BCA-557 Introduction To Computing
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 8–9 lecture hours, 8–9 lab hours
This course offers an introduction to the basics of computer hardware, software, and operating systems. Designed to enhance workplace skill improvement and placement opportunities for the novice computer user. Provides an overview of the Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and the Internet.
BCA-558 Introduction to Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 18–24 lab hours
This is a pre-beginning level keyboarding course designed to introduce effective keyboarding skills with an emphasis on building correct touch-typing techniques for alphanumeric, symbol, and punctuation keys. A foundation for keyboarding speed and accuracy is developed, and the successful completion of this class results in a minimum keyboarding speed of 15 net words per minute on a two-minute timed writing.