CAOT 100 BEGINNING COMPUTER KEYBOARDING (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement.
An introductory typing course for students who want to learn how to type and develop skill using the computer keyboard. Emphasis is on developing correct techniques and basic keyboarding skills. No typing applications or formatting will be taught. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 101 COMPUTER KEYBOARDING SKILL BUILDING (1.5-3)
(Credit/No Credit.)
A minimum of 24 to 48 lecture hours plus 16 to 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 100 or equivalent; ability to type without looking at the keyboard.
This course is designed to improve a student’s ability to type rapidly and accurately for sustained periods of time without looking at the keyboard. Students may also use the course to improve typing speed and accuracy. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 units. (Open entry.) Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 104 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS WITH WINDOWS I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Through hands-on experience, students will be introduced to the PC-compatible computers, the Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, and other business-oriented applications. In a lecture/demonstration format, students will gain a basic knowledge of hardware-software interaction. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 105 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS WITH WINDOWS II (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent experience.
Students will acquire skills to become independent computer users. Information will be provided on configuring and purchasing Windows computers. Topics covered include operating systems, hardware, and some DOS. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 200 INTRODUCTION TO MS OFFICE SUITE (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 22 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Students receive introductory, hands-on exposure to the four Microsoft Office Suite applications: word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access), and presentation graphics (PowerPoint). A cursory preview and discussion on techniques for integrating (sharing) information between applications is given at the end of the course. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 201 INTEGRATION OF MS OFFICE APPLICATIONS (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 10 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 200 or equivalent.
Students will learn how to integrate the four Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) by inserting documents, linking information, and embedding objects using exercises and case studies. Microsoft Office’s Internet features are also covered, and students will learn how to convert documents to HTML and create Web presentations. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 212 WORD PROCESSING I: WORDPERFECT (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Knowledge of the computer keyboard or completion of a typing class.
Using a hands-on approach, students will use a computer and word processing software to learn the theories and practical applications of the current version of WordPerfect to create, edit, format, manage and enhance documents using customized features. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 213 WORD PROCESSING II: WORDPERFECT (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 212 or 214.
Using a hands-on approach, students will expand their word processing knowledge and skills by learning theories and practical applications of the current version of WordPerfect to focus on advanced applications such as multi-page documents, merges, tables, graphics, macros and styles. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 214 WORD PROCESSING I: WORD (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Knowledge of the computer keyboard or completion of a typing class.
Using a hands-on approach, students will use a computer and word processing software to learn the theories and practical applications of the current version of Word to create, edit, format, manage and enhance documents using customized features. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 215 WORD PROCESSING II: WORD (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 212 or 214.
Using a hands-on approach, students will expand their word processing knowledge and skills by learning theories and practical applications of the current version of Word to focus on advanced applications such as multi-page documents, merges, tables, graphics, macros and styles. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 217 WORD PROCESSING III (1-3)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement per unit. Prerequisite: CAOT 213 or 215 or equivalent.
Using a hands-on approach, students become proficient with the advanced features of word processing. In-depth coverage of tables, outlines, merges, style sheets and templates, macros, desktop publishing features, Web documents, online forms, and applications integration. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 221 DESKTOP PUBLISHING: MICROSOFT PUBLISHER (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAOT 214 or CAOT 200, or equivalent.
Using Microsoft Publisher, students will learn to create professional-looking brochures, newsletters, flyers, certificates, menus, business cards, stationery, and more. The course will include guidelines for combining text and art work effectively to create eye-catching documents for personal and business use. Pre-designed Publisher templates will also be used. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 222 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS I: POWERPOINT (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Students will learn to identify elements that make a business presentation effective and will use the Microsoft PowerPoint program to create their own computer-generated business presentations. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 223 BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS II: POWERPOINT (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 222.
Students will cover advanced presentation concepts to enhance proficiency in embedding visuals and sound clips; edit templates and modify color schemes to create PowerPoint presentations that will be converted to an HTML format and uploaded to a Web page. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 225 SPREADSHEETS I (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
An introduction to Microsoft Excel software, which is used to build, format and print spreadsheets. Topics include the creation of charts and the use of basic functions and formulas. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 226 SPREADSHEETS II (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 225 or equivalent.
Students will advance their knowledge of spreadsheets using Microsoft software by learning how to design, enhance, link and consolidate worksheets, as well as apply statistical and financial function design. Additional topics include advanced printing techniques and database management features. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 230 DATABASE APPLICATIONS I (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Learn to use Windows database management software package, Microsoft Access, on a PC with a hands-on introduction to database administrative tasks: data input, storage, retrieval, editing and reporting. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 231 DATABASE APPLICATIONS II (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 32 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 230.
An advanced database course for the student who wants to become professionally competent in database management software to perform advanced administrative tasks using Microsoft Access for business and personal data-handling tasks; emphasis on relational and multiple database design, advanced storage, retrieval, queries, reporting, SQL and Visual Basic for Access. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 301 MAXIMIZING YOUR EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement.
This course assists students in compiling a professional portfolio (resumes, application letters, work samples, etc.), which can be used to obtain employment and qualify for promotions; Additional job-seeking strategies will be covered, including Internet use to explore employment resources, professional networking, interviewing techniques, and goal setting. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 320 GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR COMPUTER USERS (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CAOT 212 or 214 or 220 or equivalent.
Students learn graphic design concepts that are essential for creating attractive and effective computer-generated documents such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers. Lecture class includes computer assignments completed outside of class. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 400 INTERNET I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours. Pre requisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent computer experience.
An introduction to the Internet, including efficient searching techniques, email features, file compression, file transfer protocol (FTP) software, discussion groups, and virus scanning programs. Course is designed for Internet beginners and those students preparing to take an online course. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 403 HTML & WEB AUTHORING APPLICATIONS I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, either CAOT 104, CAOT 212 or CAOT 214, or equivalent.
An introductory course using web authoring software and a hands-on approach to designing web pages that will consist of: text in various sizes and colors, hyperlinks, mailtos, lists, background color/patterns, interlaced/transparent graphics, tables, and frames with the current version of HTML. Principles of color, line, and design for screen presentations will be included. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 404 HTML & WEB AUTHORING APPLICATIONS II (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 403 or equivalent.
An intermediate hands-on course to increase proficiency with web authoring software while using the most current version of HTML. Consideration of the most recent specifications for use of text, graphics, tables, frames, layout, positioning, media and interaction. Introduction to advanced features of HTML. Attention to website design, development, maintenance, dynamic and universal interface. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 405 HTML & WEB AUTHORING APPLICATIONS III (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
:A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 404 or equivalent. Recommended: CAOT 411 or equivalent.
A project-based course combining established core skills in HTML, web graphics, and dynamic media (Flash, audio and video) with development skills in layout, presentation, hosting management, and developer/client relations. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 408 DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 24 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent. Recommended: CAOT 400 or equivalent.
Students learn how to create and prepare digital audio and video for web page inclusion using the most current technologies, including ColdFusion and Premiere. Areas of focus include digital media concepts, conversion methods from analog to digital, editing and manipulation techniques, and introduction to various web media formats, such as RealMedia, Windows Media and Quick Time. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer Credit: CSU.

CAOT 410 PHOTOSHOP BASICS (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 104 or equivalent.
Students will learn to create images using Photoshop’s basic drawing and selection tools. Students will also learn how to convert their own photographs and graphics to digital format and then edit. Use of digital cameras and scanners included. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 411 PHOTOSHOP FOR THE WEB (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: CAOT 403 and CAOT 410, or equivalent.
This course provides a practical, hands-on approach to intermediate techniques for creating graphics for use on the web. Topics include background images, image maps, rollovers, actions, filters, masks, and channels. This course will continue to explore the use of various graphic tools using graphics application software for image production and manipulation. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 412 FLASH I (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 403 or equivalent.
In this course students will learn to create and publish Flash animation for the web. Areas of focus include the Flash interface, drawing tools, grouping, creating graphic symbols, keyframes, frame-by-frame animation, layers, tweening, and buttons. By the completion of the course students will publish a basic Flash movie that includes ActionScript buttons. Also listed as COMP 412. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 413 FLASH II (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 412 or equivalent.
In this course students will go beyond the basics and learn more advanced features of Flash. Features covered include masking, movie clips, multiple timelines, sound control, pull down menus, preloaders, and ActionScript. At the completion of the course students will create a complex Flash movie for the web. Also listed as COMP 413. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 415 WEBSITE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (2)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 32 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: CAOT 404 and CAOT 411.
Students examine color, layout, typography, and interactivity to understand how best to present information in several media. Consideration of user interface in setting up website plans, directory structures and website management to achieve maximum efficiency and accessibility is the focus of this culminating course. <B>Note:<B> This is the final course in the basic Web Developer program and should be taken at the end of the core sequence. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 420 JAVASCRIPT (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 404 or equivalent.
In-depth examination of the most commonly used web scripting languages and scripting protocols. Scripting elements, procedures and techniques will be studied and applied with the abilities of the non-programmer in mind. Refer to class schedule for specific languages and protocols covered. Also listed as COMP 423. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 421 XML (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 420 or equivalent.
In-depth examination of Extensible Markup Language (XML). Complete coverage of DTD’s, namespaces, schemas, Cascading Style Sheets, XSLT, and programming with the XML DOM. Also listed as COMP 424. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 422 CGI/PERL (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 16 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 421 or equivalent.
Using the Perl programming language, develop and deploy web applications such as customer surveys and forms using CGI scripts. Students will enter the realm of server-side scripting with easy to handle hands-on exercises and case projects. This course moves the student still creating flat webpages to the next step of dynamic web development. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 425 WEB DESIGN PRINCIPLES (1.5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 lecture hours plus 24 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: CAOT 404 or equivalent and CAOT 411 or equivalent.
This web design course focuses on organizing information and analyzing and critiquing published sites by applying organizational concepts of chunking, hierarchy, relations and functions. Students will learn to identify visual logic in web page design such as visual hierarchy, contrasting, balance, consistency, web page dimensions, length, and design grids. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 427 COLLABORATION AND WEB PRODUCTION I (1.5)
A minimum of 8 lecture hours plus 48 lab hours. Prerequisite: CAOT 415 or equivalent.
Examination and evaluation of collaborative techniques in the production of websites. Working in teams, students will apply collaboration theories and skills in a class-length development project. Students will consider a wide range of issues including project objectives, interpersonal skills, skills evaluation, budgets, and more. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 430 PHP/MYSQL I (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 404 or equivalent. Recommended: CAOT 230 or equivalent.
Students will utilize PHP with the MySQL database to create data-driven websites. In this course students learn to prepare and package client data for writing to the database. Topics include form layout techniques, data validation, and web security issues. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 431 PHP/MYSQL II (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 430 or equivalent.
Students will utilize PHP with the MySQL database to create data-driven websites. Move to accessing information from a database developing user-centered websites. Topics include static webpage element layout techniques, dynamic data insertion, and master/detail page development. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 432 PHP/MYSQL III (1)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours plus 8 lab hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: CAOT 431 or equivalent.
Students will utilize PHP with the MySQL database to create data-driven websites. Enables users to update database information via web interfaces. This course completes the circle of web database development. Topics include form/database integration, data update techniques, and advanced web database techniques. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 480 NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS (LAN) (3)
Three class hours plus one hour by arrangement per week.
Cisco Academy Course – CCNA 1
An introductory course in networking specific to local area networks (LAN). Topics will include LAN hardware, software, topology, transmission medium, wide area network connectivity, diagnostic tools, system administration, and vendor specific LAN products. Class is complemented with hands-on experience in constructing a local area network. Course is patterned after Cisco training guidelines. Also listed as TCOM 480. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 490 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNET (3)
Three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
A technical overview of the Internet. This course is intended for students who want to learn about the Internet system architecture, language and vocabulary. Some lectures will be demonstrated on the Internet. Homework assignments may require the student having access on the Internet. Also listed as TCOM 490. Transfer credit: CSU.

CAOT 665 SELECTED COMPUTER TOPICS (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)
(Credit/No Credit)
A minimum of 8 lecture hours plus a minimum of 4 lab hours by arrangement for each .5 unit.
Short course used to introduce, develop or review computer topics or applications. The course will focus on a specific topic: the introduction of basic computer skills, introduction of applications packages, upgrades of software packages, or a particular segment of a semester-length course. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Transfer credit: CSU.

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