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BPC110: Computer Usage and Applications – 3 credits

Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17955
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Smith
Open
8 of 32 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    MS Office 2021
    Software Required
    Microsoft Office 2021 or 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
    Additional Materials an account on SIMnet. Refer to the Course Introduction for details.
    Note: If you are on a Mac or Chromebook computer, you will not be able to run Microsoft Access required for this course as it is a Windows only course. If you do not have access to a Microsoft Windows computer, Rio has several computer labs that have the necessary software for the course that you can use.

BPC170: A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support – 3 credits

Explore technical aspects of personal computers, including system components, installation, system configuration, peripheral devices, and notebooks. Emphasis placed on hardware installation, maintenance, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations.
Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17915
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • G. Jensen
Open
9 of 15 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Required Training Materials
    CertMaster Learn A+ Core 1 and Core 2, which can be purchased directly from CompTIA. See Syllabus for ISBN information.
    NOTE: Student pricing is only available when purchased directly from CompTIA. Instructions on how to qualify for student pricing will be provided in your Course Introduction. This product is also used in sections of BPC171 and BPC270 taken at Rio Salado College.
    Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching. See Syllabus for more information.
    Microsoft Windows Operating System Required
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

BPC171: Recycling Used Computer Technology – 1 credit

Use of hardware maintenance knowledge and skills to refurbish used computers. Note: BPC171 may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: BPC170 or permission of instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
21505
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Miller
Open
7 of 7 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Software Required
    Microsoft Word, or similar word processing software that can save and export PDF files.
    Required Training Materials:
    CertMaster Learn A+ Core 1 and Core 2, which can be purchased directly from CompTIA. See syllabus for ISBN information.
    NOTE: Student pricing is only available when purchased directly from CompTIA. Instructions on how to qualify for student pricing will be provided in your Course Introduction. This product is also used in sections of BPC170 and BPC270 taken at Rio Salado College.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

BPC270: A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support – 3 credits

Explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
18871
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Alessi
Open
9 of 22 seats available
  • Fourteen (14) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Software Required
    Microsoft Office 365
    Required Training Materials
    CertMaster Learn A+ Core 1 and Core 2, which can be purchased directly from CompTIA. See Syllabus for ISBN information. NOTE: Student pricing is only available when purchased directly from CompTIA. Instructions on how to qualify for student pricing will be provided in your Course Introduction. This product is also used in sections of BPC170 and BPC171 taken at Rio Salado College.
    Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching. See Syllabus for more information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor