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OADM Course Descriptions |
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OADM 1101. Office Accounting Procedures 3-0-3
The
introduction of the accounting cycle with emphasis on accounting
procedures typical in the service business. Students will prepare
financial statements, work with journals and ledgers, prepare banking
statements, accounting receivables and payables, and develop skill in
the use of spreadsheet software. (Offered as needed) |
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OADM 1102.
Intermediate Office Accounting Procedures
3-0-3
Continues the
principles studied in OADM 1101. Students will study the procedures for
promissory notes, bad debts, depreciation, accruals and deferrals,
partnerships, and corporations. (Offered as needed) |
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OADM 1104.
Small Business Accounting Systems
3-0-3
A study of
accounting procedures using computer simulation packages. Students will
create and manipulate data in the general ledger, accounts payable, and
accounts receivable, as well other procedures needed for small
businesses. (Offered as needed) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1120. Workplace Communication Skills 3-0-3
A basic course
in the effective use of oral and written communication skills related to
the workplace. Emphasis is on effective preparation and presentation of
workplace information. (Offered as needed) |
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OADM 1140. Basic Keyboarding 0-2-1
This course is
for non-office majors who need keyboarding skills for program
requirements or for any student who elects the course with permission
from his/her advisor. Students will develop the “type by touch” methods
of keying information on the computer. Basic Word functions, such as
Save, Retrieve, and Print are taught. This course satisfies the computer
literacy requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1150. Elementary Document Processing 2-2-3
Develops the
“type by touch” method of keying information and begins the process of
developing computer skills. After the keyboard lessons are completed,
the student will develop formatting skills for business letters, memos,
tables, and reports. Word functions may include Margin changes, Block,
Move, Insert, Spell Check, Date, Bold, Underline, and others. Speed
building and accuracy are stressed. This course satisfies the computer
literacy requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1151.
Intermediate Document Processing
2-2-3
Continues the
principles begun in OADM 1150 Elementary Document Processing. More
advanced formats are mastered, and Word functions such as Merge,
Multiple Windows, Footnotes, and Macros are used. Speed building and
accuracy are stressed. This course satisfies the computer literacy
requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1152.
Advanced Document Processing
2-2-3
The student
completes simulations in a wide variety of office-style activities which
use the skills developed in Elementary and Intermediate Document
Processing. It is highly recommended that the student also complete
OADM-1240 and OADM-1242 before taking this course. The student may
choose a WEB-based on-line format or the traditional classroom format.
(Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1159.
Medical Office Procedures
2-2-3
Emphasis on the
production of medical correspondence and various types of medical forms
used in the clinical setting. Students will be responsible for
transcribing in-depth history and physical reports, case studies,
operative reports and follow-up visits. A wide variety of insurance
forms will be used extensively. A research paper is required. Sources
must include the Internet as well as the usual literary materials.
(Career Course) (F,M) |
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OADM 1208.
Mathematics for Office Careers
3-0-3
Mathematics for
business including the fundamental processes of fractions, percentages,
averages, interest, and the application of these skills to business
situations. (Career Course) |
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OADM 1214.
Medical Machine Transcription I
2-2-3
Designed to
orient the student to the various medical reports and terminology used
daily in the medical office. The student will learn to use dictation
equipment by using cassettes to transcribe medical reports. This course
satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1215.
Medical Machine Transcription II
2-2-3
Continuation of
Medical Machine Transcription I. This course satisfies the computer
literacy requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1216.
Medical Machine Transcription III
2-2-3
Continuation of
Medical Machine Transcription II. Includes a practicum in a health care
facility. This course satisfies the computer literacy requirement.
(Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1220. Office Procedures 2-2-3
A course
designed to utilize the skills acquired in English and computer courses
to prepare the student for the modern office. Office etiquette,
telephone and receptionist techniques, filing, travel arrangements,
etc., will be discussed and reinforced with case studies and activities.
A research paper is required. Sources must include the Internet as well
as the usual literary materials. This course satisfies the computer
literacy requirement. (Career Course) (Offered as needed) |
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OADM 1230. Business English 3-0-3
Designed to
develop and improve basic language art skills. A thorough review of
basic grammar, punctuation, and agreement principles. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1232.
Business Communications
3-0-3
Training in
writing business letters, reports, articles, and memoranda. This course
reinforces the basic grammar skills taught in OADM 1230. (Career Course)
(F,S) |
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OADM 1240.
Desktop Publishing I
2-2-3
Builds on the
word processing skills developed in Elementary and Intermediate Document
Processing. It is a study of word processing skills using desktop
publishing concepts to improve the appearance of business documents.
Emphasis includes, but is not limited to, the following: creation of
graphic elements, Word Art images, advanced line formatting, merge, and
style features. Microsoft Word software will be used. This course
satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |
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OADM 1242. Integrated Computer Applications 2-2-3
A course
designed to provide in-depth study of windows-based database,
spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software. Emphasis will
be placed on office style activities and critical thinking skills. This
course satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (F,S) |
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OADM 1250. Professional Development 3-0-3
Emphasis is
placed on developing job search skills and human relations skills. Each
student will prepare an employment package which includes a resume,
application letter, and job application form. Time is also spent on
in-depth communication skills, interviewing skills, goal setting and a
variety of employment issues. (Career Course) (F,S,M) |