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Connecticut that covers methods and procedures for the appraisal of income
property. Prerequisite: BRE* 211. (O) 3 credits
BRE* 215: Real Estate Finance
(formerly BUS 264)
This course prepares the student to be a more effective investor in real estate
as a broker, developer, lender or property manager. Prerequisite: BRE* 201.
(O) 3 credits
BRE* 221: Introduction to Property Management
(formerly BUS 163)
This course is an overview of the property management field including the
legal, interpersonal, maintenance and accounting administration functions
of the property manager. Specific practices and problems dealing with the
management of all kinds of commercial properties. (O) 3 credits
Business Office Technology
‡ NOTE: AVT (Audio-Visual Tutorial) is self-paced media-assisted instruction.
BOT* 100: Computer Literacy for College Success
This is a basic skill-centered course tailored to the needs of the individual
student. This course is designed to help prepare the student to type up simple
letters and reports, prepare basic PowerPoint presentations, use WebCT, access
the internet, and use E-mail for college success. This course is not
designed for BOT or CIS majors but can be taken for personal growth.
BOT* 101: Basic Keyboarding
(formerly BOT 100A: Keyboarding for Information Processing)
Keyboard mastery for computer input. AVT instruction. ‡ Not for BOT students.
(Fa,Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 111: Keyboarding for Info Pro I
(formerly BOT 107: Beginning Keyboarding)
Keyboard mastery using computers with Microsoft Word software, includes
development of speed and accuracy; introduction to the preparation of business
correspondence, letters and reports and the development of proofreading
skills. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 112: Keyboarding for Info Pro II
(formerly BOT 108: Advanced Keyboarding)
Further development of speed and accuracy using computers with Microsoft
Word software for the preparation of business documents, forms, tables and
reports, development of speed, accuracy and proofreading skills. Prerequisite:
C- or better in BOT* 111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 114: Skillbuilding I
(formerly BOT 117: Keyboarding - Skill Building I)
This course provides students who have completed either BOT* 101 or
BOT* 111 the opportunity to continue to increase keyboarding speed and
accuracy while analyzing typing techniques and prescribing practice that will
enable the student to key faster and with greater accuracy. AVT instruction. ‡
Prerequisite: BOT* 101 or BOT* 111 or permission of instructor/coordinator.
(Fa,Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 115: Skillbuilding II
(formerly BOT 118: Keyboarding - Skill Building II)
This course provides students who have completed BOT* 114 the opportunity
to continue to increase keyboarding speed and accuracy while analyzing typing
techniques and prescribing practice that will enable the student to key faster and
with greater accuracy. AVT instruction. ‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 114 or permission
of instructor/coordinator (Fa,Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 120: Speedwriting
(formerly BOT 113: Speedwriting I)
Fundamentals of speedwriting including phrasing and brief forms; introduction
to taking dictation and transcription. AVT instruction. ‡ Prerequisite: BOT* 111.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 122: Writing Procedures
(formerly BOT 103: Office Writing Procedures)
Provides students with opportunities to acquire skills to produce and edit mailable
business documents, letters, articles and reports. (Fa, Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 137: Word Processing Applications
(formerly BOT 124: Microsoft Word for Windows)
Provides a working knowledge of word processing concepts using Microsoft
Word for Windows software. Prerequisite: BOT* 111 or 35 words-per-minute
keyboarding skill. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 139/ENG* 203: Advanced Editing and Proofreading
(formerly BOT 203/ENG 203)
An advanced course designed to hone written communication skills, including
editing and proofreading documents. This course will also help students develop
a command of standards and conventions of written English. Prerequisite:
ENG* 101 or permission of instructor. (Fa) 3 credits
BOT 151: Customer Service Skills
This course will look at the characteristics of technical customer support and at
soft and self-management skills needed to deliver excellent customer support.
Topics include: developing strong listening and communication skills; winning
telephone skills; technical writing skills for support professionals; handling difficult
customer situations; solving and preventing problems; working as a team;
minimizing stress and avoiding burnout. Class: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite:
eligibility for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095. (O) 3 credits
BOT* 151: Introduction to Word
(formerly BOT 125: Introductory Microsoft Word for Windows)
Fundamentals of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package. Prerequisites:
CSA* 115; knowledge of the keyboard. (Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 152: Intermediate Word
(BOT 126: Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows)
Intermediate applications of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package.
Prerequisite: BOT* 151. (Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 153: Advanced Word
(formerly BOT 127: Advanced Microsoft Word for Windows)
Advanced applications of the Microsoft Word for Windows software package.
Prerequisite: BOT* 152. (Sp) 1 credit
BOT* 163: Records Management
(formerly BOT 115)
Creation, maintenance and disposition of records including alphabetic, geographic,
subject, numeric, and chronological indexing, retrieving and storage
utilizing manual and computer methods. AVT instruction. ‡ Prerequisite: BOT*
111. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
BOT* 164: Office Accounting
(formerly BOT 224)
Provides students with knowledge of the accounting cycle and procedures for
professional offices. Students will also be prepared to handle personal financial
management. (Fa) 3 credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 113
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