College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSES
PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE
DATE: 10/15/05
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: BT 188
COURSE TITLE: Intermediate Quickbooks
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 1.0
[Lecture Units 1
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
TOTAL HOURS: 18 [Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 35
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC:
The description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed
to fulfill.
An intermediate-level course in the use of Quickbooks accounting software. The goal of
the course is to enable the student to use Quickbooks in real-life situations. This course
is particularly relevant for bookkeepers and small business owners who want to be able
to use Quickbooks to automate bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
What should the students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
 Students will be able to use Quickbooks financial software to prepare a budget and
project cash flow.
 Develop decision tools to measure profitability, depreciate assets, improve cash
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flow, and analyze financial strength of a business.
Make journal entries.
Run and print various financial reports.
Exchange data with an online banking system.
Set up payroll data and use timesheets with the software.
Customize and manage files, preferences and classes.
COURSE CONTENT:
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and
assignments).
See attached syllabus.
Approved: February 11, 2005
Aca Senate Approval: March 2, 2005
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REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
What will the students be doing (i.e. listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities,
attending a field trip, etc.)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
Students will be participating in lectures and demonstrations of Quickbooks as well as
entering simulated business transactions using the software. They will also complete
textbook exercises and assignments. Each lesson presents the student with a fresh
Quickbooks company file. Students learn to use the features of Quickbooks by
completing various bookkeeping tasks and business functions.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
How will the students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
Each test focuses on using Quickbooks to perform a specific task. Tests consist of an
objective question and answer section and a hands-on evaluation of the students' ability
to use the Quickbooks software to perform the task or function.
PREREQUISITES:
No
Yes
Course: BT 178 - Intro to Quickbooks or equivalent skills
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
Students must be able to use Quickbooks at a basic level.
COREQUISITE:
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite?
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
No
Yes
Course: Bus 180 or Bus 1A or work experience in bookkeeping or
accounting. Basic computer skills.
Rationale for Recommended Preparation?
Students who have no experience with bookkeeping or accounting may find this course difficult
because they will need to learn bookkeeping and accounting procedures while also learning to
use the Quickbooks software. Since Quickbooks is a computer application, students should have
basic computer skills to take this class.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Kathy
Date
Ivens
Title
Quickbooks Software for Small Business, The Official Guide
2005
Other Appropriate Readings:
Submitted by: Martha Racine Taylor_
Tel. Ext.2684
Date: 10/15/05
Submitting Division/Center Review Sydney Larson
Date: 11/30/05
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date:
Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
Yes
Date: 2/10/06
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER BT
188
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: INFSC Information Science
16. CoRequisite Course: none
2. Subject: BT
17. CoRequisite Noncourse: none
Course No: 188
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 35
4. Min/Maximum Units: 1.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: D Possibly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intermediate Quickbooks
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Intermediate Quickbooks
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID (CIP): 52.0301
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
11. Local ID (TOPS): 050200
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 1.0
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Level Two Work Experience:
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: Choose One:
Level Three:
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: C Not transferable
13. Instructional Method: LEC Lecture and/or Discussion
14. Inst Ld (TLUs): 1.5
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
Contact Hours: 18.0
15. Prerequisite: none
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
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