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COURSE NUMBER: BOFF135
COURSE TITLE:Introduction to the Office
DIVISION:Business
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:3.0
DELIVERY MODE:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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.

NOTES:

COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:
To acquaint the students with:
  • The total information system of the office.
  • The types of skills students need to develop in order to function effectively in the modern office.
  • The various career paths available.


TOPICAL OUTLINE:
  • Review spelling and grammar skills
  • The office in a changing business world
  • Developing professional skills
  • Preparing for employment
  • Time management
  • Telecommunications
  • Communication skills
  • Types of mail
  • Banking and accounting proceedures


TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:
See bookstore website for current book at http://www.dacc.bkstr.com
Flash Drive

EVALUATION:
A point system will be used to determine student grades.  Point values will be assigned to all homework, tests, projects, group work, notebook, ten key, and final project.  The following percentages will be used in determining grades.

93% - 100% = A
86% - 92% = B
77% - 85% = C
70% - 76% = D
69% - below= F

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

REVISION:
Fall 2012

RECORD UPDATED:
2012-12-11 08:55:00