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Course Descriptions & Syllabi

Table of Contents | Areas of Study | Business Office Systems - 46 courses

BOFF100 Notetaking (Spring) -- 3.0 hours Technique, skill, and accuracy training in dictation and note taking skills.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in or completion of BOFF121.
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BOFF108 Business Ethics (Fall and Spring) -- 1.0 hour Covers an awareness of ethics and professional conduct.  Topics include identifying values, attitudes, resolving people problems and conflicts, confidentiality, time management skills, and employer and peer expectations.  Emphasis in this course will focus on identifying ethical values and resolving ethical dilemmas.
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BOFF114 Keyboarding (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2.0 hours Learn to operate an alphabetic keyboard by the touch system. Open to all students except Office Systems majors. Outside lab work required.  Course length 8 weeks.
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BOFF117 Keyboarding Speed Development I (Fall, Spring, and Summer) -- 1.0 hourThis course is a satisfactory/unsatisfactory course for the student who has not met the timed writing speed requirement to enter Document Processing II.  This course will help students develop proper techniques and increase speed to 40 wpm with a minimum of 6 errors on a 3-minute timed writing and develop speed of at least 35 wpm with 10 errors or less on 5-minute timed writings.  This course will not count toward the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree for Office Systems majors. (Non Degree Credit) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF118 Keyboarding Speed Development II (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 1.0 hourThis course is a satisfactory/unsatisfactory course for the student who has not met the timed writing speed requirement to enter Document Processing III.  This course will help students develop proper techniques and increase speed to 50 wpm with 10 errors or less on 5-minute timed writings. This course will not count toward the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree for Office Systems majors. (Non Degree Credit) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF121 Typing and Document Processing (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hoursKeyboarding mastery, techniques, speed and accuracy development, introduction of letters, tables, reports, and memos.  Upon completion of the course a minimum speed of 30 words per minute with 6 errors or less on a 3-minute timing is required.  Class meets 4 hours per week.  Class is taught on microcomputers. Outside lab work is required. Notes: [T, C] IAI:

BOFF122 Document Processing II (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Speed and accuracy development.  Business letters, reports, tables, and business forms.  Developing proofreading skills.  Upon completion of the course a minimum speed requirement of 40 words per minute (10 error maximum) on 5-minute test.  Outside lab work required.  Class is taught on microcomputers.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 with a grade of C or better.
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BOFF125 Business Communication (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Theory and practical application of business letter and memo writing including good news, bad news, and persuasive messages.  E-mail, reports, and meeting correspondence included. Work on the computer and internet required.  3 lecture hours plus 1 lab hour.
Prerequisites: BOFF228 or BOFF121.
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BOFF127 Intro to PowerPoint (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours

This is an introductory course in using this presentation graphics software. Students will develop skills in creating slides with text, titles, bulleted lists, and graphics as well as printing and giving presentations. adding visual elements, linking and embedding objects, sharing data and presentations will also be introduced. Prerequisites:

BOFF130 Notes: [T, C] IAI:

BOFF130 Windows (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2.0 hours This course introduces Microsoft Windows and teaches basic terminology, mouse techniques, and keyboard shortcuts.  Learn Windows skills such as Windows Explorer, Paint, and WordPad.  Course length 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: BOFF114 or BOFF121; or having a typing speed of 30 wpm.  Placement testing is also available through the DACC Assessment Center.
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BOFF135 Introduction to the Office (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours Introductory course to develop an awarness of skills needed in todays changing workforce including current office practices, teamwork, organization and structure, work flow, equipment, and career opportunities. English and math skills are reviewed.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 or concurrent enrollment.
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BOFF139 Medical Office (Spring) -- 3.0 hours Explore the medical office career. An introduction to types of files including computerized files, appointment scheduling, insurance claims, and office administration.
Prerequisites: BOFF121 and BOFF140
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BOFF140 Medical Terminology (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Medical Terminology includes: prefixes, suffixes, root words, abbreviations, conditions, symptoms and procedure terms are studied by body systems. Emphasis is placed on the precise meaning, exact spelling, and correct pronunciation of medical terms and their use by body systems.
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BOFF141 Intro. to Medical Transcription (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursExplore the medical transcriptionist career.  Learn the types of medical reports, proper report form, typing rules, and ethical and legal aspects of the medical record. Medical terminology review.  Learn the operation of a transcription machine and some transcription. Prerequisites: BOFF121 and BOFF140 Notes: [C] IAI:

BOFF145 Basic Voice Recognition Software (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours
Develop a basic skill using speech-recognition software to prepare business documents. Emphasis placed on the development of the following skills: (1) using speech-recognition voice commands; (2) dictating documents into the speech-recognition document screen, (3) transferring documents from the speech-recognition document screen to a word processor and dictating into Microsoft Word. Notes: [C] IAI:

BOFF151 Records Management (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours Practical application and overview of alphabetic, subject, geographic, and numerical filing systems with emphasis on basic principles and procedures of record storage, control, selection, and retrieval.
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BOFF171 Basic Coding (Spring) -- 3.0 hoursStudents will learn the basic coding ground rules and the appropriate way to find CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for classifying diagnoses and procedures, as well as becoming familiar with key terms and utilizing resources to increase coding accuracy. Prerequisites: BOFF242 (course is 8 weeks) Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF180 Graphic Design (Layout and Design Principles) (Fall) -- 2.0 hours The practice of creating effective visual communication. The primary objective of this course is to help students to develop and master the basic conceptual thinking ability and design process that will allow them to realize their full creative potential. The course includes lectures, technical demonstrations and a series of applied assignments that expand and design vocabulary through experimentation. Special emphasis will be placed on learning the different ways type can be used to create meaning. Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF181 PageMaker (Spring) -- 3.0 hours PageMaker software on the microcomputer.  Students will use the tools of PageMaker to mix text and graphics to produce camera-ready publications such as fliers, invitations, business cards, newsletter, etc.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 and BOFF180.
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BOFF215 QuarkXPress (Fall) -- 3.0 hours QuarkXPress software on the microcomputer.  Students will use the tools of Quark to mix text and graphics to produce camera-ready publications such as fliers, invitations, business cards, newsletters, etc.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 and BOFF180.
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BOFF217 InDesign ( ) -- 3.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of Adobe InDesign. Students will create layouts for periodical publications, posters, print media, web, and digital distribution. Students will produce multi-page documents, web layouts, interactive elements, multimedia and vector images. Typography and exporting documents in various file formats will be covered.
Prerequisites: BOFF130, BOFF180 or consent
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BOFF219 Microsoft Publisher (Spring) -- 2.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of layout and design software. Creating layouts for periodical publications, posters, print media, and digital distribution. Production of multi-page documents, web layouts, typography, image making, printing layouts, and exporting documents in various file formats. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF220 Photoshop (As needed) -- 2.0 hours This course develops skills in the use of graphics editing software. Image correction and modification will be covered as well as image making in this robust graphics editing software. Vector-based images, filter effects, digital painting, and creating digital compositions. Techniques on how to prepare files for print and web, integration with other software applications. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF221 Machine Transcription (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Development of skills in the use of the Lanier cassette transcriber to produce mailable correspondence.  Review of English transcription skills and spelling.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 or concurrent enrollment.
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BOFF224 Document Processing III (Fall) -- 3.0 hours Speed and accuracy development.��Advanced work on business letters, reports, tables, and memos. Minimum speed requirement:��50 words per minute (10 errors maximum) on 5-minute test.��Medical and executive option available. Outside lab work is required. Class is taught on microcomputers using Word.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 with a grade of C or better.
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BOFF225 Excel I (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 3.0 hours An introductory course to develop skills in creating, revising, and printing spreadsheets and charts.  File management techniques will also be covered.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF226 Access I (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours An introductory course in database concepts including the skills to create tables; add, edit and delete records.  The creation of forms, queries, and reports will be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF227 PowerPoint (Spring) -- 3.0 hours A course to develop skills in preparing and using this presentaiton graphics software. Topics will include creative, editting, formatting, and printing presentations. The use of animations, charts, tables, sharing data and presentations, and linking and embedding objects will be covered. File management technique will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF228 Intro To Word for Non Majors (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours An introduction of basic word processing skills using Microsoft Word.  The instruction includes entering, editing, enhancing, and printing text documents.  Course length 8 weeks.
Prerequisites: BOFF114 or ability to keyboard 25 wpm and BOFF130
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BOFF229 Microsoft Office (Spring) -- 2.0 hours Covers the various integration processes of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).  An introduction to Outlook and the use of the Internet in the office environment will be included.
Prerequisites: BOFF230, BOFF235, BOFF227, and BOFF238
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BOFF230 Excel II (Spring) -- 3.0 hours An advanced course to develop skills in maintaining and enhancing worksheets and reports.  Topics include special effects, working with tables and data features, protecting workbooks, data validation, and Pivot Tables and Charts.  Consolidating data, outlines, macros, analysis tools, collaborating tools, and integrating applications will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF225
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BOFF235 Access II (Fall) -- 3.0 hours An advanced course to further develop database skills.  Topics include useful features in forms and reports, macros, database utilities, and linking to other documents. Topics include creating a more user-friendly input form, managing and changing data, Access tools, analyzing and reporting data, flitering data in a linked table, and sharing a database with others.
Prerequisites: BOFF226
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BOFF237 Word I (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours An introduction of word processing skills using Microsoft Word. Instruction includes entering, editing, enhancing, and printing text documents. Other topics include formatting, customizing, inserting images, shapes and tables. File management techniques will also be introduced.
Prerequisites: BOFF130 or concurrent enrollment
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BOFF238 Word II (Fall and Spring) -- 3.0 hours Presents advanced features and functions of Word.  Instruction includes, charts,footnotes and endnotes, merging, sorting, headers and footers, styles, macros, specialized tables, forms, shared documentes.
Prerequisites: BOFF237
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BOFF243 CorelDRAW (As needed) -- 2.0 hours This is an introductory course in CorelDRAW, a graphics design software system used to draw, paint,and create presentations and 3-D images.  In this course, students will learn how to make the DRAW program (the core of the CorelDRAW system) work to produce professional looking images.
Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF245 Advanced Medical Transcription (Spring) -- 2.0 hoursCovers advanced transcription of medical reports in specialized areas of medicine such Gynecology, Neurological, Pediatrics, and Cardiovascular.  Actual doctor dictation is used as well as dictation featuring foreign accents.  Upon satisfactory completion (83% or above), the American Medical Record Association certificate is awarded to the student. Prerequisites: BOFF122, BOFF141, BOFF242, and GSCI105 Notes: [ ] IAI:

BOFF246 Illustrator (As needed) -- 2.0 hours
This course develops skills in the use of vector image producing software. Creating digital graphics, vector-based art and 2-D computer graphics. Production vector artwork, import ready animation software, web and digital editing. Prerequisites: BOFF130
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BOFF250 Administrative Systems and Procedures (Spring) -- 4.0 hours Includes the changing workplace, telephone and telecommunication techniques, postal service, processing mail, travel arrangements, planning meetings and conferences, library and Internet research, and presentations.
Prerequisites: BOFF122 and completion of 20 credit hours iin office systems courses with a C average or equivalent work experience.
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BOFF255 Digital Presentations ( ) -- 3.0 hours This course integrates Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint, Live Meeting, and One Note software to enable students to develop core presentation skills utilizing digital technology. Microsoft Live Meeting is an effective meeting solution that enables business professionals to collaborate with other individuals or groups--without leaving their desk. Microsoft Office OneNote makes it easy to gather, organize, find and share your notes and information more efficiently and effectively. Powerful search capabilities help you to locate information from text within pictures or spoken words in audio and video recordings. These tools help teams work together with all of this information in shared notebooks, whether online or offline.
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BOFF260 Job Search Seminar (Fall and Spring) -- 2.0 hours This course will introduce students to concepts and strategies for the development of life-long skills in the areas of job search, job survival, and careering in a new economy.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
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BOFF265 E-Communications ( ) -- 3.0 hours It is essential for business professionals to be equipped with the high tech skills and understanding of e-communication tools for email and mobile applications for wireless technology. Wireless connectivity, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s), handheld computers, cell phones, and emerging hand held devices are all key tools needed for business. Many people use Microsoft Office Outlook as their prime tool for communication and productivity. This course will provide experienced business professionals with better hands-on understanding of how to manage their time more effectively, define tasks more accurately, and process incoming information more efficiently. Using Microsoft Office Outlook, students will learn how to manage their schedules, projects and assignments, and create and respond to email with greater confidence.
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BOFF290 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 1.0 hour The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF291 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 2.0 hours The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF292 Office Systems Seminar (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours The study of contemporary problems in business.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF295 Office Systems Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours On-the-job training in Office Systems or business related areas.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

BOFF297 Office Internship (As Needed) -- 3.0 hours On-the-job training in Office Systems or business related areas.
Prerequisites: Consent from the Division Dean required.
Notes: This course is not available for web registration. [C] IAI:

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