| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| OAD 009 |
Introduction to Keyboarding --
Prerequisites: None. Introduces the use of the keyboard.
Touch-typing skills, manual dexterity, and speed development are
cultivated using computers. 3 lecture/lab hours. |
3
|
| OAD 019 |
Keyboarding -- Prerequisites: None.
Provides students with the fundamentals of keyboarding using the
touch method. Emphasizes mastery of the keyboard, development of
formatting skills, and development of speed and accuracy on a
personal computer using an up-to-date software package. 3
lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 103 |
Word Processing
Applications -- Prerequisites: Typing
proficiency of 30 GWPM and basic formatting, or OAD program advisor
or designee approval. Introduces the concepts of word
processing systems. Offers hands-on experience in the operation of
a specific word processing software package. 3 lecture/lab
hours. |
3
|
| OAD 110 |
Presentation Graphics
-- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program advisor or designee
approval. Provides “hands-on” experience and
familiarizes students with specific advanced design and layout
techniques and practical applications of business presentations. 3
lecture/lab hours. |
3
|
| OAD
114 |
Desktop
Publishing -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program
advisor or designee approval. Recommend: OAD 110. Emphasizes
the production of publication-quality documents. Attention is given
to design and layout principles and production techniques. Fonts,
graphics and page composition are integrated into camera-ready
documents using computer software and hardware. 3 lecture/lab
hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 116 |
Essentials of
Business Correspondence -- Prerequisites: "C" or better
in ENG 025 or assessment/waiver. An intensive, competency-based
business correspondence course that involves grammar, word usage,
pronunciation, punctuation, proofreading, spelling, vocabulary
building and other language skills that are essential to good
workplace communication. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 119 |
Document
Processing -- Prerequisites: Entry-level proficiency of
35 GWPM on a three-minute timed writing with three or fewer errors
and one of the following: basic formatting, OAD 019 or OAD program
advisor or designee approval. Emphasis is placed on increasing
speed, improving accuracy, developing and applying formatting
skills, applying communication and language arts skills, and
developing document production techniques on a personal computer
using an up-to-date word processing software package. 3 lecture/lab
hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 121 |
Office
Procedures -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program
advisor or designee approval. Prepares the student to
understand and carry out responsibilities assigned in a business
office. Topics include telephone techniques, office equipment,
travel and conference arrangements, professional development,
research techniques, time and stress management and business
ethics. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 207 |
Integrated
Applications -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or equivalent
experience. Explores the advanced features of an integrated
office software package using word processing, spreadsheets,
databases and presentation graphics. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 214 |
Multimedia
Design -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program advisor
or designee approval. Recommend: OAD 114. Create multimedia
presentations for primary delivery via the Internet. Attention is
given to design and layout principles and production techniques.
Editing graphics and photographs will be introduced. Students will
also apply their design skills to preparing documents for
electronic publishing on the World Wide Web. 3 lecture/lab
hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD
216 |
Business
Communications -- Prerequisites: ENG 112, CIS 101.
Emphasizes analysis of business communication
environments—cultural, organizational, technological,
international and interpersonal—and the use of communications
standards to direct the choice of oral and written communication
methods and techniques. It includes practice in writing a variety
of messages used to communicate in business and industry with an
emphasis on the potential impact of the message on the receiver as
a basis for planning and delivering effective business
communications. 3 lecture/lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 217 |
Problem Solving
for Computer Users -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD
program advisor or designee approval. Introduces the
organization, structure and functions necessary for managing and
maintaining information systems within a business organization.
Presents the student with basic computer system concepts such as
file and resource management, device drivers, file structures, hard
disk organization, software installation, upgrading and maintenance
and fundamental data security techniques. These concepts will be
incorporated into practical applications. 3 lecture/lab
hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 218 |
Spreadsheets -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD
program advisor or designee approval. Provides an in-depth
understanding of worksheet design, charting, what-if analysis,
worksheet database creation and manipulation and OLE. Knowledge and
use of a spreadsheet will be applied to various business
applications. Integration of spreadsheets in other applications
will be addressed. 3 lecture/lab hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 219 |
Advanced Document
Processing -- Prerequisites: Entry-level proficiency of
45 GWPM on a five-minute timed writing with five or fewer errors
and OAD 119 or equivalent. Emphasis on a high degree of
competency in an office-like environment processing documents on a
personal computer using an up-to-date word processing software
package. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| OAD 220 |
Records and Database
Management -- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program
advisor or designee approval. Focuses on the management and
control of documents from creation to disposition using manual,
automated, and electronic media. Examines filing procedures,
records management personnel, and equipment. Uses database software
to create, modify, query, and report information from a database. 3
lecture/lab hours. |
3
|
| OAD 221 |
Office
Administration and Supervision -- Prerequisites: OAD
216 and completion of a minimum of 45 credit hours toward degree or
OAD program advisor or designee approval. Emphasizes management
of office functions. Key topics include personnel, team building,
ergonomics, project management and leadership styles. Case studies
and role-playing projects are included. Students will also complete
the program outcomes assessment tool. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| OAD 222 |
Database Applications
-- Prerequisites: CIS 101 or OAD program advisor or designee
approval. Provides “hands-on” experience and
familiarizes students with the creation and management of a
database. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| OAD 226 |
Spreadsheets --
Prerequisites: OAD 218 or OAD program advisor or designee
approval. Continues the study of electronic spreadsheets in
business. Emphasizes the advanced application of electronic
spreadsheets. 3 lecture/lab hours.
|
3
|
| OAD 280 |
Co-op/Internship/Externship/Practicum --
Prerequisites: OAD 216 and completion of minimum of 45 credits
toward degree or OAD program advisor or designee approval.
Students gain on-the-job experience while earning college credits
towards an associate degree. Contact hours vary. |
1 - 6
|
OAD
284
|
Special Topics in
Office Administration -- Prerequisites: OAD program
advisor or designee approval. Provides students with the
opportunity to experience seminars, workshops and other
instructional activities on topics of interest that reinforce the
concepts presented in their program area. Contact OAD program
advisor or designee for more information. Contact hours
varies.
|
1 - 3
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