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applications. Some advanced features not previously covered will
be introduced.
CPL 109
COMPUTER LITERACY – FrontPage
1 (0-1)
Course introduces basic World Wide Web concepts, including
HTML and the elements of a Web page. The projects in the course
illustrate essential Web page development concepts.
Prerequisite CPL 115
CPL 200
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS &
2 (2-0)
MICROSOFT OFFICE
This course introduces students to the most important features
that the latest version of Windows and Microsoft Office have to
offer. Students use hands-on projects to learn the key features of
Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
Prerequisite CPL 100 or equivalent experience
Students having taken a CPL 10x course must use the
SAME SOFTWARE when progressing to a higher level CPL 11x
course i.e. CPL 105 Introduction to Microsoft Word must be
taken before CPL 115 Intermediate Microsoft Word
Prerequisite None
CPL 196-299 WORKSHOP IN COMPUTER LITERACY VAR, .50-1
Customized training in topics related to any aspect of computer
literacy, including database, spreadsheets, word processing,
desktop publishing, and other areas.
CPL 111
INTERMEDIATE DATABASE TOPICS
1 (0-1)
Develops the skills needed to effectively work with advanced
database topics, procedures, and functions. Topics include:
managing, design, and development of large databases; multiple
databases; using special functions; creating command files;
graphics screen display and debugging techniques.
Prerequisite
CPL 100 or equivalent experience
CRIMINAL JUSTICE/CORRECTIONS (CJC)
Prerequisite CPL 101
The primary content of CJC courses is directly related to the
Criminal Justice occupational program.
CJC 101
INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS
3 (3-0)
Enables students to understand the historical and
philosophical development of corrections, legal dimensions of the
correctional system, the correctional process, including probation,
imprisonment, parole, the rights of prisoners, the character of
community-based corrections, the role of the correctional officer,
the characteristics of the offender, and the expectation for the
future of the corrections system.
CPL 112
DESKTOP PUBLISHING
1 (0-1)
Introduces students to Desk Top Publishing techniques and
software. Aldus Pagemaker will be utilized to train students in
various page design layout principles. Designed to educate
students to the benefits of DTP, types of software, and basic
designing principles.
Prerequisite CPL 100 or equivalent experience
Prerequisite None
CPL 114
INTERMEDIATE SPREADSHEET TOPICS
1 (0-1)
Continuation of CPL 104. Develops skills to manage advanced
spreadsheet topics and includes advanced formulas and functions,
macro development, printing and displaying graphs, and other
advanced topics.
CJC 102
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS/FACILITIES
3 (3-0)
Examines the purpose of prisons, treatment and rehabilitative
programs, management and organization of correctional
institutions, custodial care, safety and security, and prisoner rights.
Prerequisite CPL 104
Prerequisite None
CPL 115
INTERMEDIATE WORDPROCESSING
1 (0-1)
Continuation of CPL 105. An intermediate level course in word
processing using Microsoft Word. Applications include spelling and
thesaurus activities, macros, merging, and sorting. Advanced
formatting and editing techniques are also covered.
CJC 103
CLIENT GROWTH &
3 (3-0)
DEVELOPMENT/CRIMINOLOGY
Examines normal versus criminal behavior, human development
and criminal patterns, specific problems, and intervention
strategies.
Prerequisite CPL 105
Prerequisite None
CPL 121
ADVANCED DATABASE TOPICS
1 (0-1)
Develop advanced techniques used in database management
including planning, building and testing database files, developing
command level procedures, developing programming strategies,
debugging programs, and developing programs for printing
reports.
CJC 104
CLIENT RELATIONS
3 (3-0)
Examines the meaning and function of culture, the impact and
meaning of discrimination, minorities, attitude formation and
professional responsiveness.
Prerequisite None
Prerequisite CPL 111
CJC 105
LEGAL ISSUES
3 (3-0)
Examine constitutional law, law and the court process, U.S. courts,
prisoners' rights, Section 42, 1983 concerns, and current topics.
CPL 125
ADVANCED WORDPROCESSING TOPICS
1 (0-1)
Advanced computer literacy course designed to have the student
apply the Microsoft Word features previously learned in job-like
Prerequisite None
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