Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES
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Updated: 05/27/2010 08:26:29
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Important Info for Flex Entry Computer Courses
TBA = Flex-Entry Computer Course
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 the Eastview Campus. Exams are administered 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, Jan. 16, 11:00 OR Tue. Jan. 19, 6:30 pm
• SESSION 2 – Mon. Feb.15, 6:30 pm
• SESSION 3 – Mon. Mar. 22, 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 – November 9 – January 13
• SESSION 2 – January 22 – February 10
• SESSION 3 – February 18 – March 10
Session Dates for Flex Entry Computer Courses
• SESSION 1 – January 19 – May 16, 2010
• SESSION 2 – February 15 – June 26, 2010
• SESSION 3 – March 22 – July 25, 2010
PLEASE NOTE THAT ACC CAMPUSES WILL BE CLOSED FROM MARCH 15 – MARCH 21, 2010, FOR SPRING BREAK AND BETWEEN SPRING AND SUMMER SEMESTERS FROM MAY 16 – MAY 31, 2010.
For further information about Flex Entry Computer Courses please call
223-5840, 223-5842, or 223-5175
www.austincc.edu/ofad
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R [37/45] 04641 Lab 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
R [4/15] 07510 Lab 004 SAC 1311 M 5:30pm - 8:00pm OH Bunce, Gail
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+ [28/40] 04933 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+ [23/45] 03460 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Bunce, Gail
R+ [13/8] 07511 Lec 004 SAC 1137 Th 5:40pm - 8:10pm OH Sloan, Kermie
POFT 1301 Business English
R+ [15/21] 07513 Lec 002 EVC 8329 W 5:40pm - 8:20pm OH Sloan, Kermie
POFM 1309 Medical Office Procedures
R+ [20/14] 07509 Lec 001 EVC 8329 S 9:00am - 12:20pm OH Edenburn, Melissa
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I
E+ [16/21] 07514 Lec 001 EVC 8329 MW 12:20pm - 2:00pm OH Cook, Veronica
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+ [35/23] 03048 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1321 Business Math
R+ [18/21] 07515 Lec 002 EVC 8329 Th 5:40pm - 8:15pm OH Jordan, Phillip
POFI 1371 Access
R+ [7/15] 03446 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
R+ [15/10] 07503 Lec 002 EVC 8329 TTh 9:45am - 11:25am OH Cook, Veronica
POFI 1449 Spreadsheets -- Excel
R+ [15/15] 07505 Lec 002 EVC 8329 M 5:30pm - 9:40pm OH Mendez, Juanita
R+ [10/15] 07506 Lec 003 EVC 8329 TTh 12:15pm - 2:20pm OH Cook, Veronica
R+ [14/15] 07504 Lec 001 SAC 1209 T 5:30pm - 9:40pm OH Mendez, Juanita
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+ [8/13] 07517 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+ [10/15] 04935 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
R+ [4/15] 07507 Lec 002 SAC 1311 W 5:30pm - 9:40pm OH Kuznetsova, Vlada
POFT 2331 Administrative Systems: Office Management
R+ [13/15] 07518 Lec 001 EVC 8329 T 5:40pm - 9:00pm OH Jordan, Phillip
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+ [9/15] 04934 Lec 001 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
16 Week Session February 15 - June 27
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R [16/40] 04918 Lab 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+ [8/60] 04914 Lec 002 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+ [9/40] 04919 Lec 002 EVC 8321 TBA OH Bunce, Gail
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+ [35/23] 04913 Lec 005 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1371 Access
R+ [6/35] 04915 Lec 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+ [3/10] 04920 Lec 002 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+ [9/15] 04916 Lec 005 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+ [2/15] 04917 Lec 002 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
16 Week Session March 22 - July 25
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding
R [5/40] 04926 Lab 005 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook
R+ [11/50] 04922 Lec 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 1231 Business Machine Applications -- Data Entry
R+ [13/40] 04927 Lec 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Bunce, Gail
ITSW 1310 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software -- PowerPoint
R+ [35/23] 04921 Lec 009 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFI 1371 Access
R+ [7/35] 04923 Lec 005 EVC 8321 TBA OH Tallent, Patricia
POFT 2203 Speed and Accuracy Building
R+ [5/10] 04928 Lec 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2301 Word Processing: MS Word I
R+ [12/15] 04924 Lec 009 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing: MS Word II
R+ [1/15] 04925 Lec 003 EVC 8321 TBA OH Billingsley, Jane
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
POFT 1301 Business English
R+ [17/20] 07512 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Cook, Veronica
07512 - Internet access required. V. Cook, 223.5841, vcook@austincc.edu - MANDATORY
on-campus orientation meeting: attend Sat 1/16 noon-1pm EVC 8329. More information
at: www.austincc.edu/ronicook
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications
R+ [20/14] 07995 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Edenburn, Melissa
07995 - Internet access required. M. Edenburn, 223.1790 x26464. For MANDATORY
online orientation information email medenbur@austincc.edu during the 1st week of
class.
POFT 1449 Administrative Office Procedures II
R+ [8/13] 07516 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Cook, Veronica
07516 - Internet access required. V. Cook, 223.5841, vcook@austincc.edu - MANDATORY
on-campus orientation meeting: attend Sat 1/16 11am-noon EVC 8329. More information
at: www.austincc.edu/ronicook
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 1449 Administrative Office Procedures II
In depth coverage of 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 knowledge of internet, corporations, and integrated software applications. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: POFT 1309. Competency in Internet, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access required. 50 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 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.