College of the Redwoods
Selected Topics Courses
DATE: 3/7/05
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: BUS
SPECIFIC TOPIC/COURSE TITLE:
99
INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS:
1
TOTAL HOURS:
[Lecture Units:
1
18 [Lecture Hours: 18
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:
The second time?
The third time?
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
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 introductory-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 accounting software to:
• Set up the accounting system for a small business
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks
• Control checking and savings accounts
• Run a payroll and produce payroll reports
• Send out invoices and receive payments
• Enter and pay bills (accounts payable)
• Configure and track inventory
• Manage files
COURSE CONTENT: Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of
instruction and assignments).
Attached
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.
Classes will be lecture/demonstration. The instructor will lead hands-on demonstrations
while the students complete a series of exercises designed to teach the various
functions of the Quickbooks accounting software
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
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How will the students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
Students will be given an assignment to set up and post transactions for a fictitious
small business. The grade for the course will be dependent upon this project and
satisfactory completion of the textbook exercises.
PREREQUISITES:
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
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
Stephen L. Nelson
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Title
QuickBooks 2005 for Dummies
Date
2005
Other Appropriate Readings:
Submitted by: Martha Racine
Tel. Ext. 2684 Date: 9/9/04
Submitting Division/Center Review:
Date:
Curriculum Committee Approval Date:
Course Data Form
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: Choose One:
16. CoRequisite Course:
2. Subject:
17. CoRequisite Noncourse:
Course No:
3. Credit Type: Choose One:
4. Min/Maximum Units:
18. Maximum Class Size:
to
variable units
19. Repeat/Retake: Choose One:
5. Course Level: Choose One:
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:
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title:
24. Accounting Method: Choose One:
10. National ID (CIP):
25. Disability Status: Choose One:
11. Local ID (TOPS):
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: Choose One:
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits:

Level Two Work Experience: Choose One:

Level Three:
29. Purpose: Choose One:
Placeholder for GE OR
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Choose One:
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
13. Instructional Method: Choose One:
14. Inst Ld (TLUs):
32. Transfer Status: Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
Contact Hours:
15. Prerequisite:
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Course Data Form
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course number.