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OFT 100 Computer Keyboarding (2-0) 1 hr.
A seven-week course to develop touch keyboarding skills on the computer. This course is offered twice each semester. It is designed for students entering a variety of occupational fields that utilize the keyboard to input information. Concentration is placed on correct techniques, accuracy, and speed building of alphabetic and numeric characters. Assignments and timed speed drills form the basis for grading. Not open to Office Technologies students. Course is graded on a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory basis. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 140 College Keyboarding I (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course integrates the microcomputer, the leading-edge technology, Windows®, and primary word processing application software to develop keyboarding skills. Students learn the alphabetic, numeric, and symbols characters and the keypad by the touch method. Also included is formatting and editing of simple business/personal correspondence, reports, term papers, and tables. The desired speed at the end of the course for the Administrative Assistant major is 30 words per minute and 20 words per minute for all the other majors. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 141 College Keyboarding II (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course integrates the microcomputer, the leading-edge technology, Windows®, and primary application software to refine keyboarding skills. Emphasis is also placed on formatting and the development of speed and accuracy in preparing advanced business correspondences, reports, tabulations, and other business documents. The desired speed at the end of the semester is 45 words per minute. Prerequisite:OFT 140 (speed requirement 30 words per minute) or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 150 Basic Accounting (4-0) 3 hrs.
A study of the principles of business accounting with emphasis on the accounting cycle for students in the Administrative Assistant and Paralegal programs. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 156 Office Communications (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course stresses the development of skills in business letter writing and English grammar and usage. There is also concentration on spelling improvement, speaking skills, listening skills, and interviewing techniques. Prerequisite:Students must have taken OFT 140 or equivalent, be concurrently taking OFT 140, or have the permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 200 Office Management (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course is a comprehensive overview of the administration of the modern office in the public and private sector. The application of management principles to office operations will be covered. The course provides practical information about human relations, office technology, and management process. Prerequisite:BUS 120 or BUS 124 or permission of instructor. (Also listed as BUS 200) B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 210 Word Processing I (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course provides comprehensive, hands-on instruction in Microsoft Word. Students learn the theories and practical applications of document creation for business or home use. Students will learn to create, edit, print, format, and store office documents. This course also introduces additional word processing functions including mail merge, sorting, document management, charts, and macros. Prerequisite:OFT 140 or equivalent, must have taken or be taking concurrently OFT 141, or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus

OFT 211 Word Processing II (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course provides hands-on training in word processing and presentation application software to learn desktop publishing techniques. Students build on their knowledge developed in OFT 210 to create professional-looking documents including flyers, brochures, and newsletters. Prerequisite:OFT 210 or permission of instructor. F . View Course Syllabus

OFT 213 Office Automation (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course provides comprehensive, hands-on training in the integration features of the Microsoft Office Suite. Students will learn the integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Prerequisite: OFT 210 or permission of instructor. . View Course Syllabus

OFT 247 Office Procedures I (4-0) 3 hrs.
This is a course which provides preparation for the administrative business office. This course includes techniques and topics such as the work environment, communication skills, computer hardware and software, records management, ethics, business documents, mail handling, and office machines. F . View Course Syllabus

OFT 248 Office Procedures II (3-1) 3 hrs.
A continuation of OFT 247. Course content includes telework, telecommunications, time management, business presentations, travel arrangements, meetings and conferences, telephone efficiency, leadership skills, and planning your career path. S (OFT 248 may be taken before OFT 247). View Course Syllabus

OFT 253 Machine Transcription (4-0) 3 hrs.
This course provides training in the seven elements of machine transcription: knowledge of equipment (microcomputers), listening, professional attitudes, proofreading, keyboarding, formatting and English grammar and usage. Prerequisite:OFT 141 or permission of instructor. B

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