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computer based systems.
Prerequisites:
MIS 22,24,30.
MIS 26 •RPG II* 3 credits
The student will be given the opportunity to
acquire proficiency in use and applications of RPG
II. This course will be taught in such a manner that
each student will be able to progress at his or her
own pace within the limits specified by the
instructor. Laboratory fee $25.
Prerequisites:
MIS 20; and MIS 22 or MIS 24.
MIS 28 • File Concepts • 3 credits
The techniques of designing and building efficient
computer-based files. The course also includes
data base design and management. Laboratory
fee $25.
Prerequisites:
MIS students: MIS 22, 24, 26 (one may be taken
concurrently).
MAS students: MIS 22. 24.
MIS 29 • Systems Practicum II • 3 credits
This course is designed to place the student in a
real-world environment. The student will be
assigned the task of the completion of an
independent systems study, in an organizational
environment.
Prerequisite:
MIS 28. May be taken concurrently,
MIS 30 • Systems Hardware & Software • 6
credits
This course introduces the student to computer
architecture and the interfaces with the system
software. The hardware and software technology
of mini and micro computers is also studied. Data
communications, on-line real time processing and
PACKET broadcasting are included in this course
along with data management systems, languages
and their translators. Laboratory fee $25.
Prerequisites:
MIS 21 and two programming Courses (MIS 22. 24
or 26) and junior standing,
MIS 35 • Internship • 6 credits
The students will spend from 25 to 40 hours per
week for a minimum of 14 weeks with one
organization. He or she will receive six credits for
successful completion of the internship. This
success is determined by the work supervisor of
the student, the Director of Cooperative
Education, and the chairman of the MIS
department.
Prerequisite:
Consent of the Director of Cooperative Education.
SECRETARIAL SCIENCE
SS 1 • Shorthand I Theory and Dictation to 60
Words Per Minute • 3 credits
Planned to give the student a thorough knowledge
of fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on good
shorthand penmanship, accurate proportion and
legibility, and mastery of basic vocabulary.
SS 2 • Shorthand II Dictation: 60-80 Words Per
Minute, and Transcription • 3 credits
Designed to increase the student's shorthand
vocabulary, the emphasis is on developing speed;
and accuracy in typing mailable transcripts.
Prerequisite:
SS I or permission of department chairman,
SS 3 • Shorthand III Dictation: 80-100 Words
Per Minute, and Transcription • 3 credits
Emphasis is placed on mastery of the technical
vocabularies of the more important lines of
business: banking, insurance, real estate,
manufacturing, merchandising, transportation,
Daily transcription practice with emphasis on
mailable copy.
Prerequisite:
SS 2 or permission of department chairman.
SS 4 • Shorthand IV Dictation: 100-120 Words
Per Minute, and Transcription • 3 credits
The material used for dictation includes longer
and more difficult business letters from technical
fields, editorials, and reports. Transcription drills
are continued to increase speed and accuracy.
Prerequisite:
SS 3 or permission of department chairman.
SS 6 • Legal Shorthand • 3 credits
The dictation of legal terminology and definitions
and their place in legal reports and documents.
The special terms, both ordinary legal terms and
Latin phrases, which are commonly used in law;
the law of property, contracts and sales.
Prerequisite:
SS 3.
SS 7 • Medical Shorthand * 3 credits
Application of shorthand principles to writing of
medical words. Shortcuts and use of prefixes and
suffixes applying to medical terms are stressed.
Dictation includes case studies and articles from
medical reports and medical journals.
Prerequisite:
SS 3 and 17.
SS 8 • Typewriting I Theory and Speed up to 35
Words a Minute • 3 credits
Correct posture at the machine, parts of the typewriter
and their uses, and development of touch
techniques with emphasis on the formation of
correct habits as a foundation for speed and
accuracy. Basic letter forms, tabulations, and
manuscripts.
SS 10 • Typewriting II 35-50 Words a Minute • 3
credits
Arrangements of business letters and envelopes,
carbon copies, stencils and masters, tabulation
and statistical matter, and rough drafts. Drill to
increase speed, accuracy, and rhythm.
Prerequisite:
SS 8 or permission of department chairman,
SS 11 • Typewriting III 50-60 Words a Minute •
3 credits
Manuscripts, billing, statements, legal documents
and business papers, secretarial assignments.
Drills to perfect stroking technique and rhythm.
Prerequisite:
SS 10 or permission of department chairman.
SS 13 • Typewriting IV Executive • 3 credits
This course will not only broaden the student's
knowledge of typewriting, but will also develop the
student's ability to use judgment, to be creative, to
be responsible for complete projects, to be able to
work under normal office conditions, and to be
able to produce professional work.
Prerequisite:
SS 11 or permission of department chairman.
SS 17 • Medical Terminology • 3 credits
This course offers the student a thorough
knowledge of medical terms and their usage.
Emphasis is placed on developing a technical
vocabulary through analysis of word elements and
case studies,
SS 18 • Medical Laboratory Procedures • 3
credits
Theory and practice in medical procedures
include medical ethics, transmission of disease,
physical examinations and treatments, principle of
medications, first aid rules, and routine laboratory
techniques