101 AST 101 KEYBOARDING I (2 CR.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
101 AST 101 KEYBOARDING I (3 CR.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
102 AST 102 – KEYBOARDING II (3 Crs) – Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite AST 101. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 104) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
107 AST 107 EDITING/PROOFREADING SKILLS (3 CR.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers spelling, grammar, dictation and punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
107 AST 107 EDITING/PROOFREADING SKILLS (3 CR.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers spelling, grammar, dictation and punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
108 AST 108 TELEPHONE TECHNIQUES (1 CR.) Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively. Lecture 1 hour per week.
117 AST 117 – KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTER USE (1 Cr) – Teaches the alphabetic keyboard and 10-key pad. Develops correct keying techniques. Lecture 1 hour per week.
137 AST 137 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Teaches filing procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
137 AST 137 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Teaches filing procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
141 AST 141 WORD PROCESSING I (WP FOR WINDOWS) (3 CR.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite – Basic keyboarding skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
150 AST 150 DESKTOP PUBLISHING I (SPECIFY SOFTWARE) (1 CR.) Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images. Lecture 1 hour per week. Students must have the Microsoft Ofice Suite loaded on their computer.
150 AST 150 DESKTOP PUBLISHING I (SPECIFY SOFTWARE) (1 CR.) Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images. Lecture 1 hour per week. Students must have the Microsoft Ofice Suite loaded on their computer.
155 AST 155 – INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (OUTLOOK) (1 Cr) – Teaches desktop information management to organize schedules through the calendar. Students learn how to manage electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files. Students prepare for Core Microsoft Outlook MOUS Exam. Software used will be Microsoft Outlook 2010. Lecture 1 hour per week.
155 AST 155 – INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (OUTLOOK) (1 Cr) – Teaches desktop information management to organize schedules through the calendar. Students learn how to manage electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files. Students prepare for Core Microsoft Outlook MOUS Exam. Software used will be Microsoft Outlook 2010. Lecture 1 hour per week.
160 AST 160 – LEARNING THE INTERNET FOR BUSINESS (1 Cr) – Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, www browsing, search engines, and other services. Provides an introduction to electronic commerce in an office environment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
160 AST 160 – LEARNING THE INTERNET FOR BUSINESS (1 Cr) – Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, www browsing, search engines, and other services. Provides an introduction to electronic commerce in an office environment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
205 AST 205 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS ( 3 CR.) Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.
215 AST 215 – MEDICAL KEYBOARDING (3 Crs) – Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in preparation of medical documents with emphasis on meeting office requirements. Prerequisite AST 102 or AST 141. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 216) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
215 AST 215 – MEDICAL KEYBOARDING (3 Crs) – Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in preparation of medical documents with emphasis on meeting office requirements. Prerequisite AST 102 or AST 141. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 216) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
236 AST 236 SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
236 AST 236 SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
236 AST 236 SPECIALIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
238 AST 238 WORD PROCESSING ADVANCED OPERATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 239) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
238 AST 238 WORD PROCESSING ADVANCED OPERATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 239) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
238 AST 238 WORD PROCESSING ADVANCED OPERATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 239) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
238 AST 238 WORD PROCESSING ADVANCED OPERATIONS (3 CR.) Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 239) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
240 AST 240 MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION (3 CR.) Develops proficiency in the use of transcribing equipment to produce business documents. Emphasizes listening techniques, business English, and proper formatting. Includes production rate and mailable copy requirements. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 241) may be required. Co-requisite AST 112 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
240 AST 240 MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION (3 CR.) Develops proficiency in the use of transcribing equipment to produce business documents. Emphasizes listening techniques, business English, and proper formatting. Includes production rate and mailable copy requirements. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 241) may be required. Co-requisite AST 112 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
243 AST 243 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION I (3 CR.) Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment. Prerequisite AST 101. Lecture 3 hours per week.
243 AST 243 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION I (3 CR.) Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment. Prerequisite AST 101. Lecture 3 hours per week.
244 AST 244 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION II (3 CR.) Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development. Prerequisite AST 243 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
244 AST 244 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION II (3 CR.) Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development. Prerequisite AST 243 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
260 AST 260 PRESENTATION SOFTWARE (3 CR.) Teaches creation of slides including use of text, clip art, and graphs. Includes techniques for enhancing presentations with on-screen slide show as well as printing to transparencies and handouts. Incorporates use of sound and video clips. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 261) may be required. Lecture 3 hours per week.
265 AST 265 – LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3 Crs) – Introduces general office procedures used in law offices and courts. Co-requisite AST 102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
265 AST 265 – LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3 Crs) – Introduces general office procedures used in law offices and courts. Co-requisite AST 102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
265 AST 265 – LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3 Crs) – Introduces general office procedures used in law offices and courts. Co-requisite AST 102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
271 AST 271 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3 CR.) Covers medical office procedures, records management, preparation of medical reports, and other medical documents. Co-requisite AST 112 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
271 AST 271 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I (3 CR.) Covers medical office procedures, records management, preparation of medical reports, and other medical documents. Co-requisite AST 112 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
290 AST 290 INTERNSHIP IN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY (1-5 CR.) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1-5. Variable hours.
290 AST 290 INTERNSHIP IN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY (1-5 CR.) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1-5. Variable hours.
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