OA 128 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
An introduction to computer applications including electronic mail,
word processing, and the Internet.
OA 141 Records Management (3)
Alphabetic, numeric, subject,
and geographic applications to filing principles, including commercial
filing systems and records management.
OA 211 Editing and Grammar (3)
A review of editing skills needed in writing, transcribing, and keyboarding.
Students will review the wide range of potential problems likely to
be encountered in punctuation, capitalization, number style, abbreviations,
plural and possessive forms, spelling, compounds, word division, grammar
usage, and the format of letters, memos, reports, manuscripts, and tables.
OA 225 Spreadsheet Applications (3)
Concepts related to preparing basic business spreadsheets using spreadsheet
software. Students will learn how to create and format basic spreadsheets,
use functions and formulas to solve problems, use the spreadsheet as
a database, and create charts and maps.
OA 231 Word Processing Applications (3)
Concepts of word/information processing including applications of commonly
used word processing software for microcomputers and multi-user systems.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding by Touch.
OA 232 Desktop Publishing (3)
A continuation of OA 231 concepts of word/information processing with
an emphasis on advanced applications involving preparing promotional
documents, web pages, and publications. Prerequisite: OA 231 or consent.
OA 233 Software Applications (3)
An introduction to commonly used software packages, including word processing,
spreadsheets, database, and presentations. Prerequisite: Keyboarding
by touch.
OA 235 Database Applications (3)
Concepts related to creating databases for efficient data access and
retrieval using database software. Students will learn to modify tables
and forms, refine queries, use advanced report functions, and define
relationships.
OA 241 Office Management (3)
An emphasis on the role of office management in business enterprises
including information handling, office automation, and the fundamental
functions of the management process as they relate to office management.
OA 242 Procedures for the Office Professional (3)
A study of business office procedures as they relate to the administrative
or executive assistant. Attention is given to the various duties of
the executive assistant. This course is complemented with a mixture
of lectures, speakers, work assignments, and library assignments. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing or consent.
OA 260 Independent Study in Office Administration (1-3)
In consultation with a faculty member, the student selects for intensive
study a specific area of concern related to office administration. Prerequisite:
Consent.
OA 290 Special Topics in Office Administration (1-3)
Selected topics related to office administration which vary from semester
to semester. Announced in advance. Prerequisite: Specified on each topic.