You will find a variety of Office Information Systems courses offered at Western. Below is a list of the Office Information Systems courses we offer. Some of these courses are required for Office Information Systems majors; please check the suggested program to see a complete list of required courses. Courses in other academic areas are also required for a Office Information Systems Degree; please check the College Catalog for course descriptions not listed below. To check course availability, please check the College Class Schedule.
Business Office Technology (BOTK)
BOTK 1520 (OFFS 1520) (41-131)
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
This course develops math skills applicable to business including percentages, interest, payroll, inventory, depreciation, and taxes.
Prerequisite: None
LectureBOTK 1555 (OFFS 1555) (41-108)
BASIC OFFICE SKILLS
Basic Office Skills is designed for persons who expect to be employed in an office environment. Modules of instruction include standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules and standard business correspondence formats and procedures, operation of a ten-key calculator, and building speed and accuracy on a computer keyboard or typewriter.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BOTK 1640 or typing skills
Competency-based instruction in OIS LabBOTK 1640 (CMP 1610) (41-101)
KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS I
This beginning keyboarding course is for students who have no background in typing/keyboarding. It consists of two parts. In the first part, students gain the basic theory and develop keyboarding skills through hands-on experience. The second part develops speed and accuracy on the keyboard and introduces basic document formats.
Prerequisite: None
Competency-based instruction in OIS Lab ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible Exit
BOTK 1650
KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS II
This course is designed to improve a student's keyboarding speed, accuracy, and formatting skills. Upon completion of this course students should be able to: key 45 to 60+ wpm for five minutes; key various styles of letters and reports, memorandums, tables, business forms, and basic desktop publishing documents using word processing software. Marketable skills are expected.
Prerequisites: BOTK 1640 or Instructor Permission
Competency-based instruction in OIS Lab ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitBOTK 1900
MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION
This course offers the student the opportunity to become proficient on a transcribing machine with emphasis on production and language skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be proficient in transcribing machine dictation, in using language arts correctly, and in formatting business documents. Emphasis is placed on improving language skills, proofreading skills, and in producing mailable copy from machine dictation the first time the material is transcribed.
Prerequisites: BOTK 1650 or Instructor Permission
Lecture/LaboratoryBOTK 2750 (OFFS 2570) (41-180)
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic knowledge of the principles of records management. Emphasis will be placed on the cycle within which information functions are developed in the office. The rules of four storage and retrieval methods along with the equipment and materials necessary to maintain these systems will be covered in detail. The manual records systems will be emphasized so that conversions to automated systems will be simplified once the basic rules have been implanted into a system.
Prerequisite: None
LectureBOTK 2800
OIS PORTFOLIO/CAPSTONE
This course is a capstone course for students working toward an A.A.S. in Office Information Systems, an A.A.S. in Office Information Systems with Legal Assistant emphasis, or an A.A.S. in Office Information Systems with emphasis in Medical Office Assistant. This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them gain employment. In this course, students will gather documentation of their abilities to demonstrate their accomplishments in the WWCC Goals for Student Success.
Prerequisites: Minimum 45 credit hours towards an A.A.S. in Office Information Systems, and A.A.S. in Office Information Systems with Legal Assistant Emphasis, or an A.A.S. in Office Information Systems with emphasis on Medical Office Assistant
Lecture/DiscussionBOTK 2810, 2820 (OFFS 2580, 2590) (41-111, 112)
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES I & II
This course emphasizes accounting theory and applications, including the accounting cycle on sole proprietorships and partnerships, journals, ledgers, adjustments, worksheets, and payroll procedures. Experience in accounting on the microcomputer is offered. (This course is designed for students enrolled for a certificate of the A.A.S. degree.)
Prerequisite: BOTK 2810 prerequisite for BOTK 2820
LectureBOTK 2900 (OFFS 2510)
OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
This course offers the OIS student in-depth discussion and application of the procedures they will be expected to perform upon entering in the world of work in the electronic office. This course is designed to tie together previously learned skills and knowledge as well as present new subject matter. Modules such as the following will be included: technology in the office, time management, communications, administrative support function, and preparing for employment.
Prerequisites: BOTK 1555 and COSC 1200 or Instructor Permission
Lecture/Laboratory
CMAP 0910
INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING
This course will provide beginning instruction and hands-on practical experiences to accomplish an introductory review of online learning and the terminology students will encounter in online education. Students will practice using Internet browsers, e-mail, and file management, as well as downloading programs and using all tools within the WWCC course management system. Students will complete and submit assignments and tests online, and participate in group discussion, know where to go for help, understand how to use Blackboard, and how to succeed on-line.
Prerequisite: None
LectureCMAP 1500 (CMP 1600) (41-103)
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING
Computer Keyboarding is designed for students who wish to learn the computer keyboard by touch. It covers the alphabet, number and symbol keys. Upon completion of Computer Keyboarding, the student will type from 25 to 35 words per minute accurately, proofread keyboarded copy, and demonstrate knowledge of basic keyboarding techniques and conventions. Some students use this course to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: None
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1610
WINDOWS I
Upon completion of this course you will know the terms, concepts and components associated with the Windows operating system. Topics include: file management, using help, and customizing windows. The focus will be on hands-on instruction that meets employee needs in the workplace.
Prerequisite: None
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1705
WORD PROCESSING APPLICATIONS:
This course offers the student individualized instruction on word processing software such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect. Emphasis will be on documents applicable to business, government, and industry. Some of the topics include: creating, editing, and formatting documents; desktop publishing; styles; tables; merges (form letters); integrating with other applications; macros; templates; and on-screen forms. Students successfully completing this course in Microsoft Word should be prepared to take the Word Expert Level Microsoft Office Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Keyboarding Competency.
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1716
WORD PROCESSING BASICS
The purpose of this class is to provide the student with the instruction and hands-on practical experience to introduce the basic features of a software package. This course is recommended for students who want to learn the basics; however, it is not recommended for those students interested in the secretarial field.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Competency
Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1750
SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS:
This course offers the student individualized instruction on spreadsheet software such as Excel. Emphasis will be on spreadsheets applicable to business, government, and industry. Some of the topics include: creating and editing spreadsheets, formulas, functions, charts, data tables, databases, templates, integrating with word processing documents, macros, and visual basic. Students successfully completing this course in Excel should be prepared to take the Excel Expert Microsoft Office Specialist exam.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Competency.
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1800
DATABASE APPLICATIONS:
This course offers the student individualized instruction on database software such as Microsoft Access. Emphasis will be on databases applicable to business, government, and industry. Some of the topics include: planning, creating, and maintaining databases; creating queries to locate information; creating professional-looking reports and forms; integrating with other applications; creating macros; and using Visual Basic. Students successfully completing this course in Microsoft Access should be prepared to take the Access Expert Level Microsoft Office Specialist exam. Prerequisite: Keyboarding Competency
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1850
DESKTOP PUBLISHING I:
Desktop publishing has become an important tool for communicating in today's office. Upon completion of this course, the student will accurately use page layout software, such as Publisher, to apply desktop publishing concepts in various personal and business applications. Students will produce professional-looking publications such as newsletters, brochures, and flyers.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Competency
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1880
INTERNET
This course will provide basic beginning instruction and hands-on practical experience to accomplish a review of the terminology, history and services of the Internet. Students will gain a knowledge of search, chats, E-mail, and home pages.
Prerequisite: Basic Typing Skills
Lecture/LaboratoryCMAP 1890
WWW AUTHORING:
This course is an introduction to web page authoring. Students develop basic skills in: designing, formatting, managing collections of related Web pages, finding online resources, and publishing to a server. Basic computer experience is recommended.
Prerequisite: None
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 1905
INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS
This course offers individualized instruction on integrated software common in the business world. Lessons start at a beginning level and build to an intermediate level using an integrated software suite, such as Microsoft Office. Applications will include word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, publishing, and several projects that integrate two or more applications. It is not necessary to take Integrated Applications I before enrolling in this course. Students successfully completing this course should be prepared to take the Proficient Level Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam in Word and Excel.
Prerequisites: Keyboarding Competency
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitCMAP 2600
COMPUTER GRAPHICS:
This course offers the beginning student instruction on currently popular computer graphics software programs such as: presentation software, web authoring software, and photo editing software. The focus will be on applications that meet employee needs in the workplace.
Prerequisites: None
Lecture/Laboratory OR Competency-based instructionCMAP 2630
PRESENTATION GRAPHICS:
Students will create presentations designed to share with an audience. Presentation concepts and planning effective presentations will be a focus throughout the course. Students will learn to create, edit, and delete slides; manipulate objects, copy, move and format text; create transitions and animations; and integrate with other software programs. Assignments, projects, and tests will be representative of work that meets employee needs in the workplace.
Prerequisite: None
Competency-based instruction ▪ Flexible Entry/Flexible ExitMedical Office Assistant
MOA 1500
This course emphasizes medical office procedures including office communication, medical law and ethics, front office software, appointment scheduling, patient reception and registration, medical records, medical billing, health insurance, business operations, human resource functions, and financial management. Students will also gain knowledge in locating and obtaining a position in a medical office.
MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
Prerequisite: None
Lecture/Laboratory
