POFT 1393 Special Topics: Introduction to Keyboarding

Lab Fee: $15.00

Address topics recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

Develops skill in keyboarding techniques with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch and the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.

Skills can be applied to computers and other equipment with keyboards. Emphasizes proper keyboarding technique.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

POFT 2303 Speed and Accuracy Building

Lab Fee: $15.00

Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy.

This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Prerequisite: POFT 1393. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

POFT 1301 Business English

Lab Fee: $10.00

Introduces the practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.

Students will apply the basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, number usage, and punctuation; utilize terminology applicable to technical and business writing; develop proofreading and editing skills; and teaches how to write effective sentences and paragraphs for business applications.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

HITT 1205 Medical Terminology I

Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.

Semester Hours 2 (2 lec)

POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I

Lab Fee: $10.00

Studies current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, human relations and interview skills are covered.

Offered only in fall semester.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

POFT 1321 Business Math

Lab Fee: $15.00

Instructs the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. Applies problem solving skills utilizing electronic calculators.

Enables the student to use mathematical approaches in computing percents and their applications in business discounts, interest, taxes, payroll, markups, consumer and business credit investments, and other business applications.

Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

HITT 1249 Pharmacology

Presents an overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems.

Identifies the drugs associated with the treatment process and examines drug therapy, dosages, actions, and drugs administration routes. Emphasis on drug interactions with each body system, pharmaceutical medical terminology, and generic and trade names of drugs.

Offered only in fall semester.

Semester Hours 2 (2 lec)

ITSW 1301 Introduction to Word Processing

Lab Fee: $15.00

Presents an overview of the production of documents, tables, and graphics.

Students will identify word processing terminology and concepts, create technical documents, format and edit documents, use simple tools and utilities, and print documents. Presents pagination, merging and storage of documents.

Prerequisite: POFT 1393 with a grade of C or better or a keyboarding skill of 30 words a minute using touch method. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab)

ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I

Lab Fee: $15.00

Introduces business productivity software suites using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or presentation software.

Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab)

POFT 2312 Business Correspondence & Communication

Lab Fee: $10.00

Presents the development of writing skills and presentation skills to produce effective business documents.

Offered only in spring semester.

Prerequisite: POFT 1301 with a grade of C or better. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec)

POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications

Lab Fee: $15.00

Presents medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems.

End-of-course speed is 50 words per minutes with 5 or fewer errors on five 5-minute timed writings.

Prerequisite: POFT 1393. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/3 lab)

POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing

Lab Fee: $15.00

Presents advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis is on business applications.

Students will design and create macros, use advanced formatting features, import data, and use graphic and special functions to enhance documents. Emphasizes advanced printing techniques.

Offered only in fall semester.

Prerequisite: ITSW 1301 with a grade of C or better or consent of the program director. Semester Hours 3 (2 lec/2 lab)