OFF 127 - Speedwriting 3 credits An alphabetic shorthand system that is easy to learn and transcribe. Speedwriting theory is learned in less than one semester, along with reinforcement of basic English, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and other necessary transcription skills. Speedwriting is also helpful to students for taking class lecture notes, meeting notes, or research notes. OFF 129 - Information Processing 3 credits Developing understanding and skill in using software to do typical office word processing applications. Students may choose three software packages from popular data entry, spreadsheet and database applications, and desktop presentation software.
Emphasis is placed on student production of office-quality documents.
OFF 130 - Microcomputer Business Applications 3 credits Developing understanding and skill in using a variety of business computer software to do spreadsheet applications, data entry, database applications, desktop presentations, word processing and internet usage. Emphasis is placed on student production of office-quality documents. It provides the opportunity for students to return periodically to work with new software as it becomes popular in the business community. Students can enroll for 1 to 3 credits, and OFF 131 can be repeated for a total of six credits. OFF 137 - Machine Transcription 3 credits Designed to develop speed and accuracy in transcribing business documents from recorded material.