IT 101 (C)

Introduction to Basic Computing

An introduction to the basic components and operation of microcomputers, including basic competencies in introductory applications (word-processing, database management, spreadsheets, and electronic communications including mail merge). The course includes exploration of local area networks, wide area networks, and the World Wide Web. Competency can demonstrated by examination in order to substitute another course.

IT 132

Desktop Publishing and Presentation

The production of computer generated slide shows, overhead transparencies, newsletters, signs and brochures using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PageMaker. Instruction includes the use of a flatbed color scanner along with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and graphic editing software to manipulate text and graphics. Prerequisite: IT 101 or instructor’s permission.

IT 140

Web Page Design

An introduction to web site design using HTML and Netscape Communicator. A ministry-related web page is created and posted on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: IT 101 or instructor’s permission.

IT 201 (C)

Advanced Computer Applications

Understand the in-depth capabilities and uses in today’s world for computer applications. In addition to Microsoft Office 2000, World Wide Web tools and resources will be used to produce needed documents and presentations. Prerequisite: IT 101 or instructor’s permission.