Business Technology Systems Courses & Descriptions
BTS 095 Introduction to Online Learning • 1 CR
Introduces the basic tools, best practices, learning styles, technology and expectations students encounter in an online course.
BTS 101 Keyboarding I • 3 CR
Develops basic skills in keyboarding (touch-typing) and document formatting using the personal computer. No previous computer experience necessary.
BTS 104 Keyboarding Review & Speed Building • 3 CR
Increases students’ keyboarding speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: BTS 101 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 105 Beginning Keyboarding: Alphabet Keys • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in keyboarding (touch typing) for the alphabet keys. No previous computer experience necessary. The entire series of BTS 105, 106, 107, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 101.
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. The entire series of BTS 105, 106, 107, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 101.
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. The entire series of BTS 105, 106, 107, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 101.
BTS 109 Business Communications • 5 CR
Develops effective business communication skills. Students learn communication problem solving, appropriate communication formats, and different methods of presenting content. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience and ENGL 092 or 093. Keyboarding skill recommended.
BTS 110 Electronic Communications • 5 CR
Introduces the concepts of interpersonal communication using electronic tools. Students learn to produce effective written communication, use the public web services, and use appropriate netiquette. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
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.
BTS 144 Personal Information Manager • 3 CR
Course features the concepts, terminology, and techniques involved in utilizing a popular messaging and personal information management program specifically Microsoft Outlook. Tools and commands are utilized to email, schedule appointments and meetings, create and maintain contact lists, create task lists, maintain journals for recording and tracking activities, and create notes and reminders. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 145 Introduction to Web Technology • 1 CR
Explores a wide variety of emerging online technologies and concepts that are both important and practical for businesses. Topics include how emerging tech tools can help you stay up to date in the new information landscape businesses are entering. Projects combine the use of emerging online technology with the needs of businesses and organizations to improve communications and productivity. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience or permission of instructor.
BTS 146 10-Key • 1 CR
Introduction to the computer ten-key, keypad and the functions of the desktop calculator. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience or permission of instructor.
BTS 151 Spreadsheet Applications: Formulas & Functions • 1 CR
Develops and creates a workbook with formulas and functions using spreadsheet software. Please note: The entire series of BTS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 165. 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. Please note: The entire series of BTS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 165. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 153 Spreadsheet Applications: Data Lists & Pivot Tables • 1 CR
Develops worksheets and manipulates data lists using pivot tables, pivot charts, filtering, sorting and subtotals using spreadsheet software. Please note: The entire series of BTS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 165. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 154 Spreadsheet Applications: Links VLookUps & Templates • 1 CR
Develops and creates multiple workbooks with linking VLookUp and templates using spreadsheet software. Please note: The entire series of BTS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 165. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 155 Spreadsheet Applications: Advanced Logic Functions • 1 CR
Develops worksheets using nested ifs, and/or functions, countif function and sumif function using spreadsheet software. Please note: The entire series of BTS 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 165. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 161 Computer & Software Fundamentals • 5 CR
Introduces use of the personal computer while working in a Windows environment. Students become familiar with basic computer hardware components and learn to use word-processing, spreadsheet, charting, and database software. Prerequisite: BTS 101 or 104 or equivalent keyboarding experience recommended.
BTS 163 Word Processing Applications • 5 CR
Develops beginning through advanced word-processing skills using software such as Microsoft Word on the personal computer. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 165 Business Spreadsheet Analysis and Design • 5 CR
Introduces key concepts to develop and analyze business spreadsheets. Topics include formulas, formatting, logical, financial and lookup functions, charts, pivot tables, data tables, and multiple workbooks. Projects integrate skills to create business spreadsheets that communicate financial and operational performance. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 168 Business Data Management Tools • 5 CR
Introduces key concepts of data management and the use and creation of relational databases as a business tool. Topics include: views, simple and advanced queries, create and modify forms and sub-forms, reports, primary and foreign keys, importing data, formulas, controls and conditional formatting. Projects apply skills to multiple hands-on databases of increasing complexity. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 171 Operating Systems for Advanced Users • 5 CR
Students learn about a current, popular operating system. Topics include customizing, implementing shortcut strategies, using OLE technologies, backing up a hard disk, safe guarding a PC, evaluating system performance, and installing software. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
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.
BTS 181 Word Processing: Editing & Formatting • 1 CR
Develops basic skills in word processing applications by creating, editing, and formatting documents. Please note: The entire series of BTS 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 163. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent
BTS 182 Word Processing: Tables, Columns, & Graphics • 1 CR
Develops advanced skills in word processing applications such as tabs, tables, columns, newsletters, and graphics. Please note: The entire series of BTS 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 163. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent
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. Please note: The entire series of BTS 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 163. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent
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. Please note: The entire series of BTS 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 163. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent
BTS 185 Word Processing: Forms & Macros • 1 CR
Develops skills in creating standardized forms and automated documents by using templates, electronic forms and macros. Please note: The entire series of BTS 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, with no omissions, is equivalent to BTS 163. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent
BTS 186 Publication Design Essentials • 5 CR
Introduces key concepts to create and design publications for business use. Studies design principles, publication function, and industry standard software to create, design, and publish business documents, and prepare digital images for print and web use. Projects combine computer software skills design principles and efficient workflow to create business publications such as logos, brochures, advertisements and newsletters. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 187 Publication Design for Print • 5 CR
Explores in-depth the current industry standard software to create and produce professional layouts and multipage publications for print. Topics include design principles, publication function, advertising principles and issues working with clients, typography, print considerations, color management, layout design, and management. Projects integrate design, advertising and client relations skills to create business cards, brochures, posters, directories, books, and banners. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 188 Digital Images for Desktop Publishing • 5 CR
Explores current industry standards in digital imaging software and devices to edit, manipulate, and create images for print and web production. Imaging devices include scanners, digital camera, and printers. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or BTS 186 recommended.
BTS 189 Webpage Authoring Tools • 5 CR
Explores current industry standards in webpage authoring tools with focus on beginning to intermediate features of current webpage authoring and editing tools, and optimizing images for the web. Topics include principles of web design, file management formatting, and managing dynamic web pages. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or MEDIA 109 and working knowledge of HTML recommended.
BTS 199 Individual Studies Business Technology Systems • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BTS 250 Administrative Office Management • 5 CR
Explores essential skills necessary for an office administration professional. Topics include workplace trends, ethics, conflict resolution, written communications, records management, presentations, teamwork, customer service, leadership, event planning, job searching, and stress, anger, and time management. Projects integrate topics and apply them to a work-based team project and professional development plan. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience by permission of instructor.
BTS 265 Advanced Business Spreadsheet Applications • 5 CR
Develops advanced spreadsheet skills including application programming using software such as Microsoft Excel on the personal computer. Prerequisite: BTS 165.
BTS 268 Advanced Business Data Management Tools • 5 CR
Course covers additional user interface features of a relational database. Advanced Wizards are used to create a user interface. Topics include action queries, macros, modules, switchboards, and startup options. Prerequisite: BTS 168.
BTS 280 Project Planning, Tracking, & Reporting • 5 CR
Introduces skills to gather information about responsibilities and resources required to accomplish tasks and calculate the overall cost to plan a project. Studies the software needed to create and modify a project plan. Projects combine software skills with project management principles to plan a project and keep it moving on track in the implementation phase. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 293 Teaching Technology • 5 CR
Explores the theory, methods, and practice of teaching adult learners in a technology or computer-based environment. Practical classroom or alternative educational experience with a professional instructor provides a setting for students to practice and analyze teaching and learning basics. Course is designed for students assigned as teaching assistants in technology courses. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.
BTS 295/296/297 Special Topics in Business Technology Systems • V1-5 CR
Allows study of advanced or specialized business software applications, supplementing the regular courses. Prerequisite: BTS 161 or equivalent experience recommended.