Business Information Systems
| Major/Degrees & Certificates | Associate in Science |
Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| BIS - General Business | ||
| BIS - Information Processing Specialist | ||
| Entrepreunership | ||
| Medical Assistant-Front Office |
BIS-007 - Business Writing Skills |
| Students will review and apply Business English skills for business letter writing. Grammar, word and number usage, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling and other mechanics will be covered. The Internet and technological forms of communication used today will be reviewed. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 2 | Write: 2 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: None | Degree Applicable: AS |
BIS-011 - Computer Keyboarding |
| The course will cover keyboarding basics-- touch typing, correct keyboarding technique, review of language arts and correct spacing. Students will also acquire a minimum speed of 15 net words per minute on a three-minute timed test. This course is for students with or without experience in keyboarding. Students with keyboarding experience will be able to build their speed to a higher rate. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O | Credit by Exam: Yes |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: None | Degree Applicable: NAA |
BIS-012 - Business Document Production |
| Students will learn to create and format business documents such as letters, memos, tables, reports, and employment documents. Students will also increase their speed and accuracy to a production level commensurate to that of industry standards. Students must have completed BIS 011 with a C grade or better or must type at least 20 gross words a minute with 5 errors or less using the touch method. |
| Units: 2 |
| Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: BIS 011 with C or better or keyboarding experience with a speed of at least 20 gross words per minute by touch with 5 errors or less. |
Recommended: BIS-007 |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-016 - Medical Front Office Skills |
| Skills that are required in the healthcare office environment are learned such as appointment scheduling, processing medical forms, transcription of medical documents, and handling patients. Students will work with a software application such as Medisoft. Hands-on experience is emphasized for all required tasks. |
| Units: 2 |
| Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: BIS 012 with C or better or type at least 30 net words per minute |
Recommended: BIS 007 |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-017 - Medical Terminology |
| The healthcare setting and environment will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on mastering medical terms, abbreviations, spelling rules for component parts, body systems, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn to use medical terms correctly in medical forms and documents. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-039 - Professional Image |
| The importance of image to success in the business world will be discussed. Students will learn to how to project a positive and confident image. The appropriate attire for the different working environments will be covered. Etiquette, ethics, and communications that complements a professional image will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional wardrobe for a career. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-095 - Microsoft Windows |
| This course introduces students to the use of the current Microsoft Windows operating system. Students will learn how to use accessories and utilities, and customize the computer settings and desktop. They will also learn to organize and manage file folders, and perform basic security and maintenance tasks to improve workflow efficiency and business productivity. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 1 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-101 - Professional Business Communication |
| Students will be introduced to business communication--content development and presentation--both written and oral. Students will learn to plan, develop, compose, and edit a variety of documents. The social media tools and guidelines for communicating (blogs, Internet forum, media sharing, social networking, virtual reality, etc.) will be reviewed. Current letter styles, reports and effective business correspondence will be emphasized. Students will learn to express themselves correctly in speaking and writing that is appropriate and acceptable in today's workplace. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or ESL 091 and BIS 007A or BIS 007; all with C or better or equivalent |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-102 - Microsoft Excel |
| Students will receive hands-on instruction using Microsoft's spreadsheet application Excel. Students will learn to create Excel worksheets using data, labels, formulas and functions. Students will also learn more complex features including styles, advanced functions, charts, comments, templates, and consolidation of workbooks. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 1 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-104 - Microsoft Access |
| Students will use Microsoft Access to learn basic database concepts by creating and modifying databases, database tables, and table fields. Students will learn about and create relationships between tables. Students will also learn how to develop applications that include queries, forms and reports and demonstrate the use of databases, tables, and fields. This course will also include using Access wizards and database tools, and importing and exporting data. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-106 - Microsoft Word |
| Students will use Microsoft Word to prepare documents by learning Word functions. Word commands will be shown using the ribbon and backstage view to produce professional-looking documents for the workplace, school and personal communication. Application terminology and procedures will be taught in depth. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Prerequisite: BIS-011 or type at least 25 words per minute |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-107 - Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Students will learn presentation techniques and deliver presentations using current MS Office PowerPoint features, including document themes, title and master slides, character and paragraph formatting, graphic elements, backgrounds, SmartArt Diagrams, video and audio clips, charts, tables, action buttons, transitions, animations, and protection and security features. |
| Units: 2 |
| Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
Recommended: Basic computer literacy |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-109 - Microsoft Office |
| Students will gain practical hands-on experience in creating business documents using the current version of Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, as well as create, format and integrate Access databases and PowerPoint presentations. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 2.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
Recommended: CIT 010 |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-121 - Web Techniques for Business |
| Students will learn how the Internet is used to access business resources. Additional business uses will be covered that include communicating with customers, vendors and business partners; accessing business news and financial information. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: O |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-135 - Human Relations in the Workplace |
| This course will expound on the importance of human relations. Customer service will also be covered. In addition, attitude, good work habits, time management, ethics, personality styles, management styles, teamwork, leadership, diversity will be discussed. A hands-on approach will be used to demonstrate how employees can use soft skills effectively in the workplace and in personal situations. |
| Units: 3 |
| Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-138 - Work Experience |
| Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/occupational subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed. |
| Units: 1 - 8 |
| Lecture Hours: None | Lab Hours: 1.81 | Repeatable: 15 | Grading: O |
| Corequisite: Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status. |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-160 - Computerized Medical Billing |
| Students will be introduced to the billing process used in the medical offices today. Health insurance information will be covered. Students will learn to complete common medical insurance forms using a computer-based program. The medical billing career will be discussed. The claims process will be emphasized. |
| Units: 2 |
| Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: BIS-011 with C or better or keyboarding speed of 15 words per minute using the touch method. |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 1 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-161 - Computerized Medical Office Procedures |
| This course introduces the students to a computerized medical billing application. Students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, input billing information, organize and file patient records. Maintaining an office system will be emphasized. Students will complete a medical office simulation. |
| Units: 1 |
| Lecture Hours: 0.5 | Lab Hours: 1.5 | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
| Prerequisite: BIS-011 with C or better or keyboarding speed of 15 words per minute using the touch method. |
Recommended: BIS-017 |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |
BIS-162 - Medical Coding |
| Students will learn step-by-step coding used in the medical field. The use of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD 9 (International Classification of Diseases) manuals will be covered. All codes used in the billing process in the medical environment will be covered. Students can use this course to help them prepare for the medical coding certification exam. |
| Units: 2 |
| Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: None | Repeatable: No | Grading: L |
Recommended: BIS 017 |
| Advisory Level — Read: 3 | Write: 3 | Math: 0 |
| Transfer Status: CSU | Degree Applicable: AA/AS |