Academic Calendar 2012/2013

course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course Descriptions • course DescriptionsOADM-112Customer Communications and Service I3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)This course focuses on the oral and written communication skillsapplicable in today’s business environment. Students write routinebusiness correspondence and are introduced to the fundamentals of jobsearch techniques.OADM-113Document Formatting I3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)In this course, students develop intermediate skills in the productionof business documents from rough draft, edited copy, and dictation.Students are expected to attain a minimum speed of 40 words perminute on a five-minute timing using a five-error cut-off.OADM-122Customer Communications and Service II3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)Students actively engage in job search techniques, including thepreparation of resumes and covering letters. In addition, they continueexploring the major concept of teamwork by preparing a research reportwith a customer service focus. Students continue to write businessdocuments. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in OADM 112.OADM-123Document Formatting II3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)In this course, students develop advanced skills in the productionof business documents using rough draft, edited copy, and verbalinstructions. Students also learn how to analyze and design effectiveand attractive forms. Students are expected to attain a minimum speedof 50 words per minute on a five-minute timing using a five-error cutoff.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in OADM 113.OADM-124Office Math Applications1 Credits (15:15:0 hours)Students apply basic mathematical concepts in business and personalapplications, including topics such as petty cash, expense claims,reconciliation, purchasing, discounts and budgeting.OALS-110Legal Office Procedures I3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)This course reviews basic theory and procedures for working in alegal office focusing on confidentiality, telephone techniques, filingtechniques and systems, preparation of statements of account andpreparation of legal documents.OALS-111Word Processing3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)Students develop word processing skills that enable them to prepare awide range of legal documents as well as standard letters, reports andtables and to manage electronic documents and communications.OALS-112Customer Communications and Service3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)In preparation for success in the changing business world, thiscourse focuses on customer service, basic business correspondence,preparation for meetings, roles and responsibilities in meetings, and jobsearch preparation.OALS-115Corporate Procedures in the Law Office3 Credits (45:0:0 hours)This course is an introduction to the fundamental elements of the lawgoverning corporate procedures. This course focuses on tasks related tocorporate procedures including preparation of Articles of Incorporation,notices and corporate resolutions and maintaining minute books.OALS-120Legal Office Procedures II3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)This course reviews basic theory and procedures for working withcourt documents. Students explore the fundamentals of family law andlitigation and prepare documents and correspondence related to familylaw and litigation.Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in OALS 110.OALS-121Integrated Office Applications3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)Students work at an introductory level in database, presentation, andlegal accounting software and to an intermediate level in spreadsheetsoftware. In addition, students are introduced to other wordprocessing software.Prerequisites: OALS 111.OALS-123Legal Research and Technology3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)This course examines the fundamentals of legal research, includinga study of primary and secondary research materials. An overviewof online and CD ROM resources is included. Students work at anadvanced level in word processing software.Prerequisites: OALS 111OALS-131Legal Transcription and Field Placement3 Credits (40:0:20 hours)Students transcribe legal correspondence and documents fromdictation. Students are introduced to legal customized software.Students complete a ten-day field placement.Prerequisites: ENGL 111, LEGL 100, OADM 113, OALS 110, OALS 111,OALS 115, LEGL 104, OALS 112, OALS 120, OALS 121, OALS 123,OADM 124.OALS-132Conveyancing Procedures in the Law Office3 Credits (30:30:0 hours)In this course, students learn basic theory and practical procedures ofthe law governing conveyancing. Students apply the theory and practiceto complete both a sale and a purchase of a residential property.338Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E m I CRefer to the Online Alberta Transfer Guide at www.transferalberta.ca for transfer opportunitiesC A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca