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. Emphasis is placed on improving grammar and proofreading skills as well as proper operation of transcription equipment. OFF 138 - Legal Machine Transcription 3 credits Emphasis is on the development of speed and accuracy in transcribing legal correspondence and other legal documents from recorded material.