This document provides course descriptions for Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses, including:
- CIT 045 covers medical insurance billing and coding, focusing on ICD/CPT coding, insurance terminology, and HIPAA.
- CIT 048 covers medical office procedures such as scheduling, billing, and using software to simulate real-life medical office scenarios.
- CIT 051 introduces health information technology and electronic health records, covering topics like documentation, coding, and legal/ethical practices.
This document provides course descriptions for Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses, including:
- CIT 045 covers medical insurance billing and coding, focusing on ICD/CPT coding, insurance terminology, and HIPAA.
- CIT 048 covers medical office procedures such as scheduling, billing, and using software to simulate real-life medical office scenarios.
- CIT 051 introduces health information technology and electronic health records, covering topics like documentation, coding, and legal/ethical practices.
This document provides course descriptions for Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses, including:
- CIT 045 covers medical insurance billing and coding, focusing on ICD/CPT coding, insurance terminology, and HIPAA.
- CIT 048 covers medical office procedures such as scheduling, billing, and using software to simulate real-life medical office scenarios.
- CIT 051 introduces health information technology and electronic health records, covering topics like documentation, coding, and legal/ethical practices.
This document provides course descriptions for Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses, including:
- CIT 045 covers medical insurance billing and coding, focusing on ICD/CPT coding, insurance terminology, and HIPAA.
- CIT 048 covers medical office procedures such as scheduling, billing, and using software to simulate real-life medical office scenarios.
- CIT 051 introduces health information technology and electronic health records, covering topics like documentation, coding, and legal/ethical practices.
Prerequisite: CIT 010 and CIT 144 This course covers ICD/CPT coding, insurance terminology, computerized CIT 010 3 Units billing, claims management, and the Health Insurance Portability and Beginning Keyboarding and Word Processing Accountability Act (HIPAA). Lecture: 36 contact hours Associate Degree Applicable Lab: 54 contact hours CIT 048 3 Units This course covers the fundamentals of keyboarding including operation Medical Office Procedures of a standard keyboard by touch. It includes instruction and practice in Lecture: 54 contact hours formatting a variety of personal and business documents, such as letters, Prerequisite: CIT 010 and CIT 144 reports, and tables. The use of speed and accuracy drills designed to The course covers law and ethics, data entry, appointment scheduling, and develop a keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute for five minutes will be billing procedures using computer software to provide real life medical utilized. This is a combined Part I and Part II course students can complete office scenarios. in one semester. Associate Degree Applicable Associate Degree Applicable CIT 050 3 Units CIT 013 3 Units Medical Records and Health Information Intermediate Keyboarding Lecture: 54 contact hours Lecture: 36 contact hours Prerequisite: CIT 010 and CIT 144 Lab: 54 contact hours This course prepares students for entry-level positions in medical records. Prerequisite: CIT 010 Topics covered include the unique aspects of file management including This course provides instruction in touch control of the computer keyboard, transfer, release, storage, retrieval, and destruction of records and files. and is designed to develop a keyboarding speed of 45 net words per minute Information includes the latest computer technologies, electronic medical for five minutes. In addition, students receive instruction in the preparation records and electronic health records to access, manage and share of basic business documents using word processing software. protected health information. An introduction to electronic billing, coding, Associate Degree Applicable medical ethics, confidentiality, and the laws that govern privacy are also a CIT 021 4 Units part of this course. Word Processing: Comprehensive Microsoft Word Associate Degree Applicable Lecture: 72 contact hours CIT 051 3 Units Advisory: CIT 010 or CIT 100 Introduction to Electronic Health Records This course focuses on the production of professional quality documents Lecture: 54 contact hours using Microsoft Word comprehensive features: creating office documents, Prerequisite: CIT 048 set up tabs and margins, set text in columns or tables, apply graphic This course introduces the health information technology (HIT) utilized elements, perform mail merge, sorting, numbering, bullets, symbols, in electronic health records (EHR) systems and fiscal management. prepare multiple page documents, using headers and footers, quick parts, Students will obtain hands-on experience through integrated practice themes and styles, references, forms, table of content, indexing, macros, management software to obtain a comprehensive picture of health and preparing students for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam. information technology. There is an emphasis on quality assurance, legal, Associate Degree Applicable and ethical practices of documenting the clinical and administrative tasks CIT 026 3 Units that take place for a total patient encounter. Computer Graphics Associate Degree Applicable Lecture: 54 contact hours CIT 088 3 Units Advisory: CIT 101 Introduction to Android Security This course is an introduction to graphic design using graphic software to Lecture: 36 contact hours create professional-looking documents. Lab: 54 contact hours Associate Degree Applicable This is an introductory course in Android security. The course covers CIT 031 3 Units why it is critical to build security into Android apps in all phases of the Business English system design lifecycle. The course will also cover improved programming Lecture: 54 contact hours processes to promote safety, as well as how to provide countermeasures This course is a review of basic grammar, punctuation, capitalization, for the numerous threats to which Android application and its users are vocabulary, and spelling. Emphasis is placed on grammar and vocabulary exposed using software and hardware tools available in the industry. building for effective business communications. Associate Degree Applicable Associate Degree Applicable 2 Computer Information Technology (CIT) Courses
CIT 089 3 Units CIT 093 3 Units
Introduction to iOS Application Security Advanced Routing and Switching Cisco (Cisco Networking Academy) Lecture: 36 contact hours Lecture: 36 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours This course focuses on the iOS (Internetwork Operating System) platform Prerequisite: CIT 092 and application security. This course is for beginners interested in This course provides students with classroom and laboratory experience in understanding the iOS Security. How to analyze applications on this configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers and switches in large platform using a variety of cutting-edge tools and techniques will be and complex IPv4 and IPv6 networks. In depth experience configuring, covered. managing, and troubleshooting complex protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, Associate Degree Applicable STP, and VTP. Associate Degree Applicable CIT 090 3 Units Introduction to Web Security CIT 094 3 Units Lecture: 36 contact hours Wide Area Network Technologies and Network Services (Cisco Networking Lab: 54 contact hours Academy) This introductory course in web security targets students and other Lecture: 36 contact hours computer professionals who have some networking and administrative Lab: 54 contact hours skills in Windows-based networks. Students will become familiar with other Prerequisite: CIT 093 operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux. This course will help This is the fourth and final course in the Cisco Certified Network Associate participants who want to further a career in Information Technology by (CCNA) sequence focuses on Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies. acquiring an elementary knowledge of security topics. The course further The network services required by converged applications in a complex helps students as they prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification network including the selection criteria for network devices and WAN examination. technologies to meet user requirements. Includes datalink troubleshooting, Associate Degree Applicable IPSec and VPN operations as well as preparation strategies for the CCNA examination. CIT 091 3 Units Associate Degree Applicable Computer Network Fundamentals (Cisco Networking Academy) Lecture: 36 contact hours CIT 098 1-4 Units Lab: 54 contact hours Computer Information Technology Work Experience This course is the first course in the Cisco Academy Program sequence and WRKEX: 300 contact hours introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models Supervised training, in the form of on the job employment that will enhance of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure the student's knowledge in the selected field of study. The student's major of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet and job must match. For paid work, 75 hours = 1 unit; for volunteer work, concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation 60 hours = 1 unit. Students may earn a total of 16 units toward graduation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems in Work Experience 098 courses. See department for specific guidelines. Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models Associate Degree Applicable to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, CIT 099 3 Units network, data link, and physical layers. Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Associate Degree Applicable Lecture: 36 contact hours CIT 092 3 Units Lab: 54 contact hours Basic Switching and Routing (Cisco Networking Academy) Prerequisite: CIT 091 and CIT 092 Lecture: 36 contact hours This course prepares students for entry-level security specialist careers Lab: 54 contact hours by developing in-depth understanding of network security principles and Prerequisite: CIT 091 the tools and device configurations necessary to create and maintain a This course is the second course in four-course sequence-preparing secure network. The course includes hands-on activities with networking students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification equipment. examination and prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Associate Degree Applicable Entry Networking Technician certification exam. This course teaches CIT 100 3 Units comprehensive networking concepts and skills from network applications Introduction to Personal Computers to the protocols and services provided to those applications by the lowe Lecture: 54 contact hours layers of the network. A survey course for the use of software tools such as word processing, Associate Degree Applicable spreadsheets, graphics, presentation and database using Microsoft Office. Associate Degree Applicable Transfers to CSU only Computer Information Technology (CIT) Courses 3
CIT 101 3 Units CIT 116 3 Units
Introduction to Computer Literacy Database Management: Access Lecture: 36 contact hours Lecture: 54 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours Advisory: CIT 100 or CIT 101 Advisory: CIT 010 or CIT 031 This is a comprehensive course in the development and maintenance of This course is an introduction to fundamental Information Technology / a database. It provides a working knowledge of designing a database Information Systems concepts and Information Security. The course that includes: setting field properties, storing, retrieving, printing, and includes practical exercises with spreadsheet, database, and Internet indexing records, creating informational and technical queries, developing applications. customized forms and reports, establishing different types of relationships, Associate Degree Applicable integrating Access with the Web, and creating a database switchboard. The Transfers to both UC/CSU course emphasis is on developing a practical ability to use a database in a C-ID: BUS 140/ITIS120 Windows environment with full graphical user interface functionality. Associate Degree Applicable CIT 102 3 Units Transfers to CSU only Advanced Computer Literacy Lecture: 36 contact hours CIT 118 3 Units Lab: 54 contact hours Microsoft PowerPoint Prerequisite: CIT 101 Lecture: 54 contact hours Advisory: READ 015 or eligibility for READ 100 as determined by the SBVC Advisory: CIT 105 assessment process. This course provides an introduction to a presentation graphics program This course covers the complex fundamentals of hardware computer for those who plan to make effective and compelling presentations. concepts and software applications. It provides the skills needed to Instructions include developing and customizing presentations by using create advanced word processing documents, spreadsheets, databases, charts, clip art, pictures, presentation templates, WordArt, and information and presentations. and graphics from Word, Excel, and Access. Associate Degree Applicable Associate Degree Applicable Transfers to CSU only Transfers to CSU only CIT 110 4 Units CIT 120 2 Units Information and Communications Technology Essentials Internet Lecture: 54 contact hours Lecture: 18 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours This course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and Advisory: CIT 105 software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level This course provides the basics of the Internet using current technology ICT professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software browser software. The course includes the effective use of web search as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the portals, online collaboration software, and implications of security, privacy responsibilities of an ICT professional will be introduced. Preparation for and ethical usage. CompTIA's A+ certification exam. Associate Degree Applicable Associate Degree Applicable Transfers to CSU only Transfers to CSU only CIT 127 3 Units C-ID: ITIS 110 Introduction to Computer Forensics CIT 114 3 Units Lecture: 36 contact hours Spreadsheets: Excel Lab: 54 contact hours Lecture: 54 contact hours Prerequisite: CIT 160 Advisory: CIT 100 or CIT 101 This course will introduce basic tools, techniques, and procedures for Production of workbooks using EXCEL, which integrates spreadsheet collecting, capturing, and preserving digital evidence that can be admitted analysis, information management, and graphics. Includes the design and used in computer forensics processes. Topics include securing and and the use of worksheets; how to enter labels, numbers, formulas, and analyzing a computer system and network system, evaluating suspect data create graphs; how to format worksheets professionally; how to use Excel and files, and composing reports based on investigative findings. functions in different applications and understand the concept of data Associate Degree Applicable management in Excel; how to use the concept of what-if-analysis; how to Transfers to CSU only consolidate data in a 3-D workbook and establish File Linking; and how to CIT 128 3 Units integrate Excel with the Web. Introduction to Linux OS Associate Degree Applicable Lecture: 36 contact hours Transfers to CSU only Lab: 54 contact hours This is an introductory course to the LINUX Operating System and basic Linux Operating System environment and commands. This course will cover file system navigation, Graphic User Interfaces (GUI) such as GNOME and KDE, file permissions, the Linux text editors, command shells, and basic network commands. This course is mapped to LINUX LPI Level 1 guidelines. Associate Degree Applicable Transfers to CSU only 4 Computer Information Technology (CIT) Courses
CIT 140 3 Units CIT 215 3 Units
Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design Database Management Systems Lecture: 36 contact hours Lecture: 54 contact hours Lab: 54 contact hours Prerequisite: CIT 116 Prerequisite: ENGL 015 and BUSAD 100 and CIT 101 and MATH 095 and This course focuses on the concepts of relational databases including CS 110 or CS 120 database management systems, database design fundamentals and The course presents a systematic methodology for analyzing a business Structured Query Language (SQL). problem or opportunity, determining what role, if any, computer-based Associate Degree Applicable technologies can play in addressing the business need, articulating Transfers to CSU only business requirements for the technology solution, specifying alternative C-ID: ITIS 150 approaches to acquiring the technology capabilities needed to address CIT 222 1-3 Units the business requirements, and specifying the requirements for the Independent Study in Computer Information Technology information systems solution in particular, in-house development, DIR: 54 contact hours development from third-party providers, or purchased commercial-off-the- Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to those who meet shelf packages. independent study criteria. Prior to registration a contract must be Associate Degree Applicable prepared. See instructor for details. Transfers to both UC/CSU Assigned projects involving research and analysis of selected topics or C-ID: ITIS 140 directed study for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge CIT 144 3 Units of information technology on an independent study basis. For each unit Medical Terminology earned, students are required to devote three hours per week throughout Lecture: 54 contact hours the semester. Advisory: READ 015 Associate Degree Applicable The course includes the origin, usage, spelling, pronunciation, and meaning Transfers to CSU only of terminology used to describe the structures of the human body, as CIT 232 3 Units well as therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. It is a course for students Computer Network Fundamentals who are interested in pursuing health occupations such as medical office Lecture: 36 contact hours occupations, nursing, radiological technology, and respiratory care. Lab: 54 contact hours Associate Degree Applicable Prerequisite: CIT 101 Transfers to CSU only This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, CIT 155 3 Units and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles Systems and Network Administration and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals Lecture: 36 contact hours of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide Lab: 54 contact hours a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI Prerequisite: CIT 110 (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) This course will provide a student with the knowledge and skills required layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services to build, maintain, troubleshoot and support server hardware and software at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. It provides technologies. The student will be able to identify environmental issues; preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. understand and comply with disaster recovery and physical / software Associate Degree Applicable security procedures; become familiar with industry terminology and Transfers to CSU only concepts; understand server roles / specializations and interaction within C-ID: ITIS 150 the overall computing environment. CIT 601 Noncredit Associate Degree Applicable Introduction to Basic Computer Skills Transfers to CSU only Lecture: 8 contact hours C-ID: ITIS 155 Lab: 16 contact hours CIT 160 3 Units This course provides basic computer skills. Topics include basic Introduction to Information Systems Security knowledge of computer hardware, computer software, computer Lecture: 36 contact hours terminology, working with Windows, using the Internet, and creating basic Lab: 54 contact hours business documents using Microsoft Word. This course is recommended Prerequisite: CIT 232 for individuals who have little or no computer skills as well as those who An introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk. Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. It CIT 602 Noncredit addresses hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, Microsoft Word Fundamentals and policies and procedures with respect to organizational Cybersecurity Lecture: 8 contact hours and Risk Management. Lab: 16 contact hours Associate Degree Applicable This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word for Transfers to CSU only office workers. Topics include basic document, paragraph, and document C-ID: ITIS 160 formatting, working with clip art, lists, columns and tables. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk. Computer Information Technology (CIT) Courses 5
CIT 603 Noncredit CIT 624 Noncredit
Microsoft Excel Fundamentals CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Troubleshooting Lecture: 8 contact hours Lecture: 36 contact hours Lab: 16 contact hours This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT office workers. Topics include creating and editing worksheets, formatting technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that worksheets, printing worksheets, using simple tables and graphs, basic prepares for the Troubleshooting portion of the CompTIA A+ exam. formulas and fundamental Excel functions. This course is recommended CIT 625 Noncredit for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk. CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Windows Operating Systems CIT 604 Noncredit Lecture: 36 contact hours Microsoft Powerpoint Fundamentals This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer Lecture: 8 contact hours skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT Lab: 16 contact hours technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint prepares students for the Windows Operating System portion of the for office workers. Topics include creating presentations, managing CompTIA A+ exam. PowerPoint slides, slide text and graphics, and displaying a presentation. CIT 626 Noncredit This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Other Operating Systems position as an office clerk. Lecture: 36 contact hours CIT 605 Noncredit This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT Lecture: 8 contact hours technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that Lab: 16 contact hours prepares students for the Other Operating Systems portion of the CompTIA This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for A+ exam. office workers. Topics include Outlook contacts, Outlook email, and Outlook CIT 627 Noncredit calendar. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Security entry-level position as an office clerk. Lecture: 36 contact hours CIT 606 Noncredit This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer Computer Proficiency Lab skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT Lab: 18 contact hours technician and require certification. It is an accelerated cram course that This noncredit course provides students who need extra help or extra lab prepares students for the Security portion of the CompTIA A+ exam. time to develop proficiency with computer technology with an on-campus CIT 628 Noncredit resource. CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Software Troubleshooting CIT 621 Noncredit Lecture: 36 contact hours CompTIA A+ Certificate Preparation: Hardware This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer Lecture: 72 contact hours skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT prepares students for the Security portion of the CompTIA A+ exam. technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that CIT 629 Noncredit prepares students for the Hardware portion of the CompTIA A+ exam. CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Operational Procedures CIT 622 Noncredit Lecture: 36 contact hours CompTIA A+ Certificate Preparation: Networking This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer Lecture: 36 contact hours skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT prepares students for the Operational Procedures of the CompTIA A+ exam. technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that allows students to prepare for the Networking portion of the CompTIA A+ Hardware exam. CIT 623 Noncredit CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation: Mobile Devices Lecture: 36 contact hours This noncredit course is designed for individuals who have basic computer skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician and require certification. It is an accelerated course that prepares for the Mobile Devices portion of the CompTIA A+ exam.