Computer Application Software (CAS)

CAS 105 -  Word Processing Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular word processing package. Includes editing, formatting, creating tables and outlines, and merging data.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring  
CAS 115 -  Spreadsheet Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular spreadsheet package. Includes creating, editing and formatting worksheets and working with formulas, functions and charts.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
CAS 125 -  Database Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular database package. Includes creating databases, tables and table relationships; maintaining and querying databases; and creating forms and reports.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring  
CAS 135 -  Presentation Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular business presentation package. Includes editing, formatting, themes, slide masters and presentation effects.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring  
CAS 160 -  Introduction to Business Software Packages  (3 Credits)  
2 lecture, 2 lab, 4 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of currently popular software packages or suites. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software and the integration of these applications.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
CAS 205 -  Advanced Word Processing Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular advanced word processing package. Includes document sharing, advanced content formatting, document tracking and reference tools, mail merge, forms and macros.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring  
CAS 215 -  Advanced Spreadsheet Software  (1 Credit)  
.5 lecture, 1 lab, 1.5 total contact hours  
Provides an opportunity to become proficient in the use of a currently popular advanced spreadsheet package. Includes workbook sharing, advanced content formatting, data importing, filtering, charting, pivot tables, forms and macros. Prerequisite: CAS 115 or CAS 160 with a grade of C or better.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
CAS 265 -  Advanced Business Software Packages  (3 Credits)  
2 lecture, 2 lab, 4 total contact hours  
Providwes an opportunity to become proficient in advanced featrues of currently popular software packages or suites. Includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and the integration of these applications. Prerequisite: CAS 160 with a grade of C or better.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring  
CAS 290 -  Office Assistant Capstone  (2 Credits)  
1 lecture, 2 lab, 3 total contact hours  
Provides students the opportunity to integrate skills introduced in preceding CAS courses through multi-task projects and case studies reflective of the current business office environment. Also provides a foundation for business office skills including time and workload management, records manageement, interpersonal skills, communication skills and leadership. Prerequisite: CAS 125 and CAS 135 with grades of C or better AND prior or concurrent enrollment in CAS 205 and CAS 215 with grades of C or better.
Typically offered: Fall, Spring