Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:17


OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Important information for Flex Entry Computer Courses TBA = Flex-Entry Computer Courses Students may attend any of the classes listed with TBA during these hours of operation at EVC 8321. 9:00 am-8:30 pm Monday-Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday and Saturday Flex Entry Computer Courses are traditional courses offered in a non-traditional setting. There are no structured lectures or demonstrations. There is no required attendance other than taking exams in 8321 at Eastview Campus. All exams are administered by faculty or lab tech in room 8321 at EVC ONLY. These courses may be completed in less than 16 weeks. Orientation for Flex Entry Computer Courses • SESSION 1 – Sat, Aug. 22, 11:00 am OR Mon., Aug. 24, 6:30 pm • SESSION 2 – Mon. Sept. 21, 6:30 pm • SESSION 3 – Mon. Oct. 19, 6:30 pm Orientation is REQUIRED for all students who have never taken a flex entry course. Students are also REQUIRED to attend orientation to take a timed writing for any flex entry course that lists a minimum keyboarding speed as a prerequisite. Student guides and course materials will be distributed for all flex entry courses during orientation. ALL orientations are at the Eastview Campus room 8321. Registration for Flex Entry Computer Courses Students may register for Flex Entry courses during regular registration or on the following dates: • SESSION 1 – See registration schedule • SESSION 2 – August 27 – September 16 • SESSION 3 – September 24 – October 14 Session Dates for Flex Entry Computer Courses • SESSION 1 – August 24, 2009 – December 13, 2009 • SESSION 2 – September 21, 2009 – February 14, 2010 • SESSION 3 – October 19, 2009 – March 14, 2010 FOR STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR SESSIONS 2 and 3, PLEASE NOTE THAT ACC COMPUTER LABS WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS FROM DECEMBER 13, 2009 – JANUARY 19, 2010, AND FROM MARCH 15 – MARCH 21, 2010, FOR SPRING BREAK. For further information about Flex Entry Computer Courses please call 223-5840, 223-5842, or 223-5175 www.austincc.edu/ofad

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding

R	[47/60]	42437	Lab	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
R	[6/15]	44140	Lab	004	SAC	1311	W	 5:45pm -  8:15pm	OH Bunce, Gail
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+	[60/47]	42427	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+	[25/50]	42439	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Bunce, Gail
R+	[15/9]	42440	Lec	004	SAC	1209	Th	 5:40pm -  8:10pm	OH Sloan, Kermie
POFT 1301 Business English
R+	[15/18]	42442	Lec	002	EVC	8329	T	 5:40pm -  8:20pm	OH Sloan, Kermie
R+	[19/17]	42441	Lec	001	EVC	8329	TTh	10:30am - 11:50am	OH Cook, Veronica
POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures
R+	[10/14]	42436	Lec	001	EVC	8329	Th	 5:40pm -  9:00pm	OH Edenburn, Melissa
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I
E+	[17/18]	42443	Lec	001	EVC	8329	W	 5:40pm -  9:00pm	OH Jordan, Phillip
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+	[35/20]	41447	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1321 Business Math
R+	[15/18]	42449	Lec	002	EVC	8329	MW	12:35pm -  1:50pm	OH Cook, Veronica
POFI 1371 Access
R+	[13/25]	42428	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
R+	[15/10]	44141	Lec	002	SAC	1318	W	 5:40pm -  9:00pm	OH Holland, Yolonda
POFI 1449 Spreadsheets -- Excel
R+	[15/13]	42430	Lec	002	EVC	8329	M	 5:30pm -  9:40pm	OH Mendez, Juanita
R+	[13/15]	42429	Lec	001	EVC	8329	MW	10:00am - 12:05pm	OH Cook, Veronica
R+	[16/13]	42431	Lec	003	SAC	1209	T	 5:30pm -  9:40pm	OH Mendez, Juanita
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+	[5/15]	42450	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+	[13/15]	42432	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
R+	[15/6]	42433	Lec	002	SAC	1311	M	 5:30pm -  9:40pm	OH Kuznetsova, Vlada
POFT 2331 Administrative Systems: Office Management
R+	[14/15]	44076	Lec	001	EVC	8329	TTh	12:30pm -  2:10pm	OH Jordan, Phillip
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+	[50/13]	42434	Lec	001	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane


16 Week Session September 21 - February 14
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R	[13/40]	43158	Lab	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+	[60/47]	43154	Lec	002	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+	[8/40]	43159	Lec	002	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Bunce, Gail
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+	[35/20]	43153	Lec	002	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1371 Access
R+	[9/25]	43155	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+	[2/20]	43160	Lec	002	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+	[5/15]	43156	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+	[50/13]	43157	Lec	002	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane


16 Week Session October 19 - March 14
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R	[6/40]	43166	Lab	005	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+	[60/47]	43162	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+	[9/40]	43167	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Bunce, Gail
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+	[35/20]	43161	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1371 Access
R+	[5/15]	43163	Lec	005	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+	[1/20]	43168	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+	[3/31]	43164	Lec	006	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+	[50/13]	43165	Lec	003	EVC	8321	TBA	                 	OH Billingsley, Jane


DISTANCE LEARNING 
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R	[20/18]	42438	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Cook, Veronica
42438 - Internet access required. V. Cook, 223.5841, vcook@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation meeting information: attend Sat 8/22 noon-1pm EVC 8329. More 
information at: www.austincc.edu/ronicook 
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications
R+	[14/8]	44280	OPC	002	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Edenburn, Melissa
44280 - Internet access required. M.  Edenburn, 223.1790 x26464.  For MANDATORY 
online orientation meeting information email medenbur@austincc.edu during the 1st 
week of class. 
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication
R+	[19/20]	42451	OPC	003	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Cook, Veronica
42451 - Internet access required. V. Cook, 223.5841, vcook@austincc.edu - MANDATORY 
on-campus orientation meeting information: attend Sat 8/22 1-2pm EVC 8329. More 
information at: www.austincc.edu/ronicook 


Course Descriptions All Courses 
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
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.

POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
Computer applications specific to business-related software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This skill development specifically includes MS Windows and Outlook. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist-level exam for Outlook. Formerly known as POFI 1240--Computer Applications II: MS Windows/Outlook. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill.

POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
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. 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. Prerequisite: Ability to key 30 wpm.

POFT 1301 Business English
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. Prerequisite: Reading from ACC Assessment with a score of 81 or TASP/THEA with a scoe of 230.

POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications
Medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems for various types of medical facilities. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and computer skills.

POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures
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. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills and a computer applications course or equivalent.

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I
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. Prerequisite: POFI 2301 or equivalent. Basic keyboarding skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.

ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and 30 wpm.

POFT 1321 Business Math
Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed MATD 0330 or score 33 on ACC Compass Math.

POFI 1371 Access
A course which provides instruction and business applications for designing, updating, and managing a database using Microsoft Access. 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to computer application course or equivalent and 30 wpm.

POFI 1449 Spreadsheets -- Excel
Spreadsheet software for business applications. Specific instructions for skill development in the use of Excel. 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent and ability to key 30 wpm.

POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. Prerequisite: The ability to key 45 wpm.

POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
Word processing software focusing on business applications, such as memos, letters, tables, reports, and newsletters. This skill development specifically emphasizes use of MS Word. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist-level exam for Word. Formerly known as POFT 1329-Keyboarding and Document Formatting--MS Word I. Prerequisite: Ability to key 30 wpm on 5 minute timing.

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication
Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. Offered in Fall. Prerequisite: POFT 1301 or equivalent.

POFT 2331 Administrative Systems: Office Management
Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned office skills. Emphasis is placed on management functions, decision making by analyzing cases, and business communication. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency.

POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
Advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications. This skill development specifically includes MS Word. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) expert-level exam for Word. Formerly known as POFI 2301--Word Processing: MS Word II. Prerequisite: POFI 2301 or equivalent. Ability to key 35 wpm.