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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 357
OST-284 Emerging Technologies 2 (1-2) S
Prerequisites: OST-138, OST-236
Corequisites: None
This course provides opportunities to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is
placed on identifying, researching, and presenting current technological topics for
class consideration and discussion. Upon completion, students should be able to
understand the importance of keeping abreast of technological changes that affect the
office professional. (1999 FA)
OST-286 Professional Development 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: ENG-112 or ENG-114, OST-134
Corequisites: None
This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a
professional image in the office. Topics include interpersonal skills, health lifestyles,
appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multicultural awareness, and
professional etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these
attributes in the classroom, office, and society. (1999 FA)
OST-289 Administrative Office Management 3 (2-2) S
Prerequisites: ENG-112 or ENG-114, OST-134, OST-136, OST-164
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and
provides a working knowledge of modern office procedures. Emphasis is placed on
scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design,
and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office
environment. (2008 FA)
PED Physical Education
PED-110 Fit and Well for Life 2 (1-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of
lifetime physical fitness and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on
wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and
consumer facts on exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to
plan a personal, lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and
interests. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement for the
A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. NOTE: This course does NOT count as a physical
education activity course. (1997 SU)
PED-111 Physical Fitness I 1 (0-3) AND
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness utilizing the five
major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and
engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students
should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement for the A.A.,
A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. (1997 SU)