Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG | 305
OAS – Office Automation
Systems
OAS101AB
Computer Typing I: Letters, Tables,
and Reports
1 credit(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Letter, table, and report formatting.
Prerequisites: OAS101AA or permission of
department/division.
OAS101AC
Computer Typing I: Production
and Manuscript
1 credit(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Simple office projects and manuscripts.
Prerequisites: OAS101AB or permission of
department/division.
OAS102
Computer Typing II:
Document Production
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) 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(s) 1.7 period(s) 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(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Progression on speed/accuracy drills.
Prerequisites: OAS103AA or permission of
department/division.
OAS103AC
Computer Typing: Skill Building III
1 credit(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Progression on speed/accuracy drills.
Prerequisites: OAS103AB or permission of
department/division.
OAS106
Basic Machine Transcription
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) 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 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
(Days in Fall and 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(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Mastery of essential microcomputer
keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch typing
of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols.
Prerequisites: None.
OAS113
Micro-Alphabetic Indexing
1 credit(s) 1.7 period(s) 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(s) 1.7 period(s) lecture + lab
Touch system of numeric keys on ten-key
pads. Prerequisites: None.
OAS121
Techniques of Proofreading
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) 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 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
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(s) 2 period(s) 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/BPC135DK
Word: Level I
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) 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 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Basic medical vocabulary with emphasis on
pronunciation, spelling, and definition.
Prerequisites: None.
OAS201
Computer Typing III: Advanced
Document Production
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) 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 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
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.
OAS220
Professional Legal Secretary
4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture
Study of entry-level secretarial duties,
including employment options; ethical
conduct with office staff and the public;
maintaining a professional image; preparing
correspondence and other documents such
as affidavits and acknowledgments; handling
mail; performing calendaring, docketing,
timekeeping, and billing tasks; and preparing
and organizing office files; using legal
vocabulary; preparing and processing legal
documents relating to probate, wills,
contracts, real estate, business organizations,
litigation pleadings including service of
process, domestic relations, and bankruptcy;
studying the state and federal court systems,
civil and criminal procedures; using proper
captions and citation format; and notary
public responsibilities. Prerequisites:
(LAS101, OAS201, and OAS225), or
permission of program director or department
chair.
OAS225
Legal Document Preparation
2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab
Introduction to legal terminology and the
techniques of keyboarding legal documents.
Prerequisites: OAS102 or permission of
department/division.
OAS/BPC235DK
Word: Level II
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Using Word word processing software to
create and name files, edit text, format, and
print a variety of documents. Prerequisites:
BPC/OAS135DK or permission of
instructor.
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