Computer Applications
Introduces students to the basics of computers. Covers Microsoft Office, focusing on practical uses for the home, college and corporate settings. Covers PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel, with additional instruction in Word and Access. Teaches computer terminology, practical hardware maintenance and troubleshooting for the average user, as well as best practices for using the Internet.
- Prerequisites: Keyboarding or 25 WPM
Introduction to Graphic Design
Explores elements and principles of design and their effective application in graphic arts. Familiarizes students with the computer as a design tool. Utilizes Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop. Includes taking design projects from initial brainstorming to a finished design piece.
Keyboarding
Introduces students to touch typing on computer keyboards with an emphasis on accuracy and speed. Requires memorizing the keyboard, followed by learning how to create, format, edit, store, retrieve and print business documents in Microsoft Word. Includes business documents such as letters, academic and business reports, resumes, and tables.
- No prior typing or computer experience required
- One semester
Word Processing
Offers an increased emphasis on keyboarding accuracy and speed. Hands-on applications provide advanced work with letters, reports and tables in Microsoft Word, as well as using various templates and designing flyers and newsletters using basic desktop publishing features. Studies also include data entry, formatting, formulas and charts in Excel. Students will be introduced to the basics of PowerPoint, Publisher, and Photo Story 3.
- Prerequisites: Keyboarding or 25 WPM and working knowledge of MS Word
- One semester
Dual Credit Courses
Juniors and seniors interested in taking dual credit computer science courses should review requirements for taking dual credit courses here and may explore Bob Jones University’s course listing for additional course options. Dual credit courses may be used to fulfill BJA’s computer science requirement.
CPS 105 Computer Fluency
- Not applicable toward a computer science major or minor
CPS 109 Introduction to Computer Programming
- Not applicable toward a computer science major or minor
- Co-requirement: CPS 199 Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
CPS 110 Computer Science I
- Prerequisite: CPS 109 or ACT Math score of 26 or above; for Juniors lacking an ACT score, see the guidance office to request placement
- Co-requirement: CPS 192 Computer Science I Lab
CPS 111 Computer Science II
- Prerequisite: CPS 110 or placement test
- Co-requirement: CPS 193 Computer Science II Lab