#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 307
OAS101AB
Computer Typing I: Letters, Tables,
and Reports
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Letter, table, and report formatting.
Prerequisites: OAS101AA or permission
of department/division.
OAS101AC
Computer Typing I: Production
and Manuscript
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Simple office projects and manuscripts.
Prerequisites: OAS101AB or permission
of department/division.
OAS102
Computer Typing II: Document
Production
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Arrangement of letters, memos,
manuscripts, and tabulation;
speed/accuracy improvement. Prerequisites:
OAS101 or permission of
department/division.
OAS103AA
Computer Typing: Skill Building I
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Individual progression on
speed/accuracy drills. Prerequisites:
Ability to touch type at 25 words per
minute or permission of
department/division.
OAS103AB
Computer Typing: Skill Building II
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Progression on speed/accuracy drills.
Prerequisites: OAS103AA or permission
of department/division.
OAS103AC
Computer Typing: Skill Building III
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Progression on speed/accuracy drills.
Prerequisites: OAS103AB or permission
of department/division.
OAS106
Basic Machine Transcription
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Mastery of transcribing techniques with
emphasis on language skills and
document formatting. Prerequisites:
OAS101, or permission of
department/division.
OAS108
Business English
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Days in Fall & evenings in Spring)
Comprehensive coverage of correct use
of English grammar including spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, and number
style mechanics in a business context.
Prerequisites: None.
OAS/BPC111AA
Computer Keyboarding I
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Mastery of essential microcomputer
keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch
typing of alphabetic and numeric keys
and symbols. Prerequisites: None.
OAS/BPC113
Micro-Alphabetic Indexing
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Mastery of essential microcomputer
filing skills. Emphasis on indexing and
alphabetizing individual and business
names; subject, geographic, and numeric
methods; and cross-referencing.
Prerequisites: None.
OAS118
10-Key by Touch
1 credit 1.7 periods lecture + lab
Touch system of numeric keys on ten-key
pads. Prerequisites: None.
OAS119
Basic Data Entry Activities
1 credit 12 periods lab
Development of speed and accuracy of
data entry skills. Includes vocabulary,
keyboard drills, and data entry
simulations. Prerequisites: (BPC111AA
or OAS111AA or OAS101AA) or
permission of instructor, OAS118
suggested but not required.
OAS121
Techniques of Proofreading
1 credit 1 period lecture + lab
Recognition of errors in mechanics,
format, and content in any written
communication. Prerequisites: ENG101,
or OAS108, or permission of instructor.
OAS125
Introduction to the Professional Office
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Evenings, Spring only)
Expectations of the professional in the
electronic office of today. Realistic and
practical coverage of roles,
responsibilities, and environment.
Prerequisites: None.
OAS/BPC130DK
Beginning Word
1 credit 2 periods lecture
Using Word for Windows to create, edit,
and print documents. Prerequisites:
Ability to keyboard a minimum of 20
wpm or permission of instructor.
OAS/BPC135DD
WordPerfect: Level I
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Using WordPerfect word processing
software to create and name files, edit
text, format, and print a variety of
documents. Prerequisites: The ability to
use a keyboard at a minimum of 24 wpm
or permission of instructor.
OAS/BPC135DK
Word: Level I
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Using Word word processing software to
create and name files, edit text, format,
and print a variety of documents.
Prerequisites: The ability to use a
keyboard at a minimum of 24 wpm or
permission of instructor.
OAS181
Medical Office: Vocabulary
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Basic medical vocabulary with emphasis
on pronunciation, spelling, and
definition. Prerequisites: None.
OAS201
Computer Typing III: Advanced
Document Production
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Mastery of skills and techniques used in
the production of letter, manuscript, and
statistical documents; decision making;
business/industry standards emphasized.
Prerequisites: OAS102 or
minimum typing speed of 50 wpm or
permission of department/division.
OAS218
Law Office Procedures
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Evenings, Spring only)
Law office procedures for general and
specialty areas of law, including civil,
estate planning and probate, business
organizations, real estate, and litigation.
Coverage of law office personnel,
timekeeping, billing, filing, docket
control, research, office equipment, legal
forms, ethics, and professional
associations. Prerequisites: (LAS101,
OAS201, and OAS225), or permission of
program director or department chair.
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