Introduction to Online Learning

BTS 095 Introduction to Online Learning • 1 CR

Introduces students to the basic tools, best practices, learning styles, technology and expectations students will encounter in an online course.      

BTS 095 Section TL introduces the online learning environment with an instructor on campus, plus technical and group tutoring support in a hands-on computer lab environment. It can be taken alone or with BTS 105-107, 141-143, 151-155, 173-174, 181-185. Students may drop in anytime between 1:30-4:30pm T/Th. Section TL has $11.10 computer fee & $8.72 tech lab fee

Keyboarding

BTS 105 Beginning Keyboarding - Alphabet Keys • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in keyboarding (touch typing) for the alphabet keys. No previous computer experience necessary.

BTS 106 Beginning Keyboarding - Figure & Symbol Keys • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in keyboarding (touch typing) for figure and symbol keys. No previous computer experience necessary.

BTS 107 Beginning Keyboarding - Keypad & Skillbuild • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in keyboarding (touch typing) for the numeric keypad and enhances skillbuilding speed and accuracy.

PowerPoint 2007

BTS 141 Presentation Applications: Beginning • 1 CR
Introduction to beginning features of electronic presentations using the latest version of PowerPoint. Topics include: creating basic slide presentations, selecting template design, formatting and customizing presentations, using clip art viewing and editing slide shows and printing options. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience or permission of instructor.

BTS 142 Presentation Applications: Intermediate • 1 CR
Introduction to intermediate features of electronic presentations using the latest version of PowerPoint. Topics include: links, animation sound, transitions, builds, annotations, speakers notes, file properties, and slide show presentation. Prerequisite: BTS 141 recommended.

BTS 143 Presentation Applications: Advanced • 1 CR
Introduction to advanced features of electronic presentation using the latest version of PowerPoint. Topics include: special effects, complex animation effects, narration, collaboration features, and WEB presentations. Prerequisite: BTS 142 recommended.

Excel 2007

BTS 151 Spreadsheet Applications - Formulas & Functions • 1 CR
Develops and creates a workbook with formulas and functions using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 152 Spreadsheet Applications - Charts & Formatting • 1 CR
Develops Workbooks and creates and modifies charts using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 153 Spreadsheet Apps - Data Lists & Pivot Tables • 1 CR
Develops worksheets and manipulates data lists using pivot tables, pivot charts, filtering, sorting and subtotals using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 154 Spreadsheet Apps - Links VLookUps & Templates • 1 CR
Develops and creates multiple workbooks with linking VLookUp and templates using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 155 Spreadsheet Apps - Advanced Logic Functions • 1 CR
Develops worksheets using nested ifs, and/or functions, countif function and sumif function using spreadsheet software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

Windows Vista

BTS 173 Windows Basics • 1 CR
Introduction to Windows operating system and built-in Windows programs.

BTS 174 Windows File & Disk Management Basics • 1 CR
Introduction to the basics of managing, customizing and maintaining files, folders, disks, and display settings using the Windows operating system. Prerequisite: BTS 173.

Word 2007

BTS 181 Word Processing - Editing & Formatting • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in word processing applications by creating, editing, and formatting documents. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 182 Word Processing - Tables, Columns, & Graphics • 1 CR
Develops advanced skills in word processing applications such as tabs, tables, columns, newsletters, and graphics. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 183 Word Processing - Sharing Documents • 1 CR
Develops skills in word processing applications by collaborating and sharing documents using functions such as comments, track changes, mail merge and Web tools. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 184 Word Processing - Managing Long Documents • 1 CR
Develops skills in managing long documents using functions such as styles, table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, indexes, and cross referencing. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

BTS 185 Word Processing - Forms & Macros • 1 CR
Develops skills in creating standardized forms and automated documents by using templates, electronic forms and macros. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.

Lyn Kilpatrick
Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 1 - 1:30 & 4:30- 5
ffice: A131C
Office phone: (425) 564-5732
E-mail: lkilpatr@bcc.ctc.edu