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Computer Information Systems/Computer Science/Business Office Technology Courses Offered Through Cerro Coso Community College This Fall

August 13, 2010

Enrollment is available in the following online courses being offered by Cerro Coso Community College this fall:

CSCI C267 Java Programming – August 23 – December 11 (CRN 70132)
This course introduces techniques and principles of problem solving using computer systems with the Java computer programming language. The development of applications and applets with Java will be covered using object-oriented programming techniques. (36 hours lecture/54 hours lab) Advisories for this course include: CSCI C251 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming or CSCI C252 Introduction to Computer Science, AND Math 55 Intermediate Algebra.

CSCI C187 Introduction to Microsoft Project – August 23 – October 11 (CRN 70130)
This course introduces the learner to concepts of project management and the Microsoft Project program. Students learn how to plan projects, create project schedules, communicate project information, assign resources and costs to project tasks, and track and forecast project and completion. (9 hours lecture/27 hours lab) Advisory for this course is CSCI C101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems.

Enrollment is available in the following on campus courses in Ridgecrest:

CSCI C070 Computer Literacy – August 26 – December 9 Thursdays at LRC Room 709 6:45 – 8:50 (CRN 70092)
This hands-on course is designed for those with little or no computer experience. Learners practice file management, email, instant messaging, and basic word processing as well as Internet browsing and searching. This course includes a brief introduction to industry standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation application programs. Computer terminology and identification of fundamental hardware and software applications are introduced. (9 hours lecture/27 hours lab)

CSCI C181 XHTML and CSS – August 24 – December 6, Mondays at LRC Room 711 5:10 – 6:35 (CRN 72830)
This course provides students with a foundation of XHTML skills with emphasis on code validation and semantic encoding. Students also learn how to control page appearance with cascading style sheets and are introduced to microformats. (36 hours lecture/54 hours lab) CSCI C181 is delivered in a hybrid format, which means that some of the instruction is delivered in the classroom on campus and some of it is delivered online. This enables students to benefit from face to face classroom instruction, while conveniently allowing them to work asynchronously throughout the rest of the week. Cerro Coso also offers several additional digital media arts courses entirely online. For more information, please visit: http://www.academy-webdesign.com.

Many other Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, and Business Office Technology classes are also open for enrollment in online and on campus classes. Fall 2010 classes begin August 23. Register early for best class selection. Class schedules and registration information are available online at www.cerrocoso.edu.

Take a moment to see what we have to offer you this fall, or give us a call at 384-6100.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260