Which computer class should I take?

BIS 104 Introduction to PC Usage    You need BIS 104 if you:

• have limited or have never used a mouse
• have limited understanding of icons, buttons and menus
• need more practice in copying and moving files; changing desktop features 
• want to learn how to create directories

BIS 105 Computer Concepts    You need BIS 105 if you:

• want to learn more about the history, equipment, programming concepts
• want to learn about information media and literature of computer information systems
• want to learn about personal computers, software, peripheral devices, etc.

BIS 101 Introduction to PC Keyboarding*    You need BIS 101 if you:

• watch your fingers as you keyboard
• developed incorrect keyboarding techniques (bad habits)
• received a C grade or lower previously in BIS 101
• have less than one full year of high school keyboarding
• type less than 20 words per minute

• earned a “C” grade or lower previously in BIS 102
• You must be able to:
• keyboard by touch (without looking at fingers and/or keys)
• type 30 words per minute with 5 or less errors
• understand Microsoft Word and have completed BIS 101

• wish to learn the basic applications of Microsoft Word for Windows emphasizing
• commonly used commands for editing, formatting, and revising text
• wish to learn basic spreadsheet applications (formatting procedures in generating reports)
• wish to learn basic features, commands, of creating business presentations for delivery via overhead transparencies, electronic slide shows and paper-based printouts
NOTE:  You must have basic keyboarding skills and have experience with computers and Microsoft Windows. If students are not familiar with basic computer concepts, keyboarding and Windows file management, they may want to consider successfully completing BIS 101 and BIS 104 before attempting this course.

BIS 109 Speed and Accuracy (Pass/Fail)* Course no longer available   

You need BIS 109 if you:

• need or want to improve your keyboarding speed
• need or want to improve your keyboarding accuracy
• You must: be able to type 20 words per minute or more (completed either BIS 101/102)

*If after completing BIS 101 with 20 to 30 words per minute then BIS 109 is recommended.
*If after completing BIS 101 with 30 or more words per minute then take BIS 102 or BIS 109.