This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Computer Business Systems
Computer Business Systems courses service all School of Business
credential programs. They may also be taken for general interest.
CBSY 1105 cr-3
Introductory Microcomputer Applications
Students will examine basic computer hardware and software
concepts, and the Internet. They will use the Windows operating
system, spreadsheet software, presentation software and word
processing software to develop solutions for business problems.
The current software in use is Microsoft Windows® and Microsoft
Office®.
Students will examine up-to-date basic concepts, components and
applications of business computer systems. They will study
computer hardware and software, data management,
telecommunications, Internet, business information systems,
systems analysis and design, and ethical and security issues and will
practise microcomputer applications.
Prerequisites: 15 credits from any 1000 level or higher Kwantlen courses
Students will identify and solve business problems using database,
spreadsheet, and accounting software. The student will research
business opportunities, write project descriptions, develop a
project using the application software, prepare user documentation
and present the results in written form. The current packages in
use are Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Office® and CA Simply
Accounting®.
Note: Effective September 2002 students can not receive credit for
graduation purposes for both CBSY 2305 and 2310
CBSY 2310 cr-3
Advanced MS Office and Internet
Students will learn to identify business problems and solve them
using database, spreadsheet, word processing tools, Web page
development and Internet browser software. They will integrate
the various current software components of Microsoft Office®,
FrontPage® and Netscape®/Internet Explorer® in solving these
problems.
Students will acquire a basic knowledge of computer-based
information systems, how they are developed and managed, and
their role in the performance of accounting functions.
