Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Office Administration

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ITSW 1310 INTRODUCTION TO PRESENTATION GRAPHICS -- POWERPOINT (3-2-2). Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations for course work, professional purposes, and personal use. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist level exam. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and 30 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFI 1240 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II: MS WINDOWS/OUTLOOK (2-1-2). Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This skill development specifically includes MS Windows and Outlook. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Keyboarding skill. ( ) Course Type: W

POFI 1371 ACCESS (3-2-2). A course which provides instruction and business applications for designing, updating, and managing a database using Microsoft AccessT. Instruction on creating reports and forms and integrating applications is also included. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist level exam. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Introduction to computer application course or equivalent and 30 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFI 1449 SPREADSHEETS -- EXCEL (4-3-2). Skill development in the use of ExcelT. Topics include worksheet creation and manipulation functions, templates, macro programming database functions, data-table features, and graphics. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist level exam. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and ability to key 30 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFI 2301 WORD PROCESSING: MS WORD II (3-2-2). In depth coverage of word processing software application. Emphasis on the use of text editing features to produce business documents. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert exam. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Ability to key 35 wpm on 5 minute timing and POFT 1329. ( ) Course Type: W

POFL 1359 LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION (3-2-2). Skill development in comprehensive vocabulary, listening, organizing, and transcribing client-quality documents used in a legal office. Skills: R Prerequisites: Ability to key minimum 50 wpm, word processing skills, and grammar skills. ( ) Course Type: W

POFM 1302 COMPUTERS IN HEALTH CARE (3-2-2). Introduction to a computerized method for the management and operation of health care information systems for various types of medical facilities. Offered in Fall Semester only. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding and computer skills. ( ) Course Type: W

POFM 1309 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES (3-2-2). Introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. Emphasis on human relations and customer service skills. Offered in Fall Semester only. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills and a computer applications course or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: W

POFM 1364 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) -- MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (3-0-21). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Skills: R Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours in this discipline with a B average. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1127 INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING (1-0-3). Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment with keyboards. Emphasis on acceptable speed and accuracy. May be repeated with instructor approval. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1231 BUSINESS MACHINE APPLICATIONS -- DATA ENTRY (2-1-2). Skill development in the operation of machines used in a business environment. Emphasis on the development of skills in using computer keypad, electronic calculators and other office machines such as fax, telephone equipment, and reprographics. Coursework consists of skill development in ten-keypad on the computer and data entry applications. Internet project will be assigned to explore multi-task business equipment. Skills: R Prerequisites: Ability to key 30 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1301 BUSINESS ENGLISH (3-3-0). Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. Access to business communications web site and on-line study guide helps students develop their English skills with additional emphasis on spelling and vocabulary. Skills: R Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment with a score of 81 or TASP/THEA with a score of 230. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1309 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3-2-2). Study of current office procedures including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, and other duties and responsibilities in an office environment. Skills: R Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment with a score of 81 or TASP/THEA with a score of 230 and basic keyboarding skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1321 BUSINESS MATH (3-3-0). Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. Skills: R Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed MATD 0330 or score 33 on ACC Compass math. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1329 KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT FORMATTING -- MS WORD I (3-2-3). Skill development in the operation of the computer keyboard by touch by applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic business documents. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Reading from ACC Assessment with a score of 81 or TASP/THEA with a score of 230 and 30 w.p.m. on a timed writing. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 1449 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES II (4-3-2). Advanced office applications with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. Use of corporate intranet and office simulation is included to develop your knowledge of internet, corporations, and integrated software applications. Skills: R Prerequisites: POFT 1309. Competency in Internet, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access required. 50 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 2203 SPEED AND ACCURACY BUILDING (2-1-3). Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. Skills: R Prerequisites: The ability to key 45 wpm. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 2312 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE & COMMUNICATION (3-2-2). Skill development in practical applications which emphasize the improvement of writing skills necessary for effective business communications. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: POFT 1302 or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 2331 ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS: OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3-2-2). Experience in project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned skills. Emphasis is placed on management functions, decision making by analyzing cases, and business communication by using PowerPoint in individual and team presentations. Fee: $12 Skills: R Prerequisites: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency. ( ) Course Type: W

POFT 2386 INTERNSHIP -- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, GENERAL (3-0-15). An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. Skills: R Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours in this discipline with a B average. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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