- AST 40 - Personal and Professional Development
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Examines qualities and techniques needed to be successful in business relationships. Emphasizes self-analysis, improved health, grooming, dress, and human relations.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- AST 80 - Basic Keyboarding I
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Introduces students to the basic operation of the microcomputer with the focus on the development of keyboarding skills using basic keyboarding by touch.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- AST 81 - Basic Keyboarding II
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Introduces students to basic business letter formats, simple tables, basic memo formats, and skill-building techniques. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 83) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 82 - Basic Keyboarding III
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Introduces students to tables with columnar headings, invoices, simple charts, various business letter formats, memos, and skill- building techniques. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 84) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 88 - Microcomputer Concepts and Applications
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Introduces students to hands-on basic computer concepts using a state-of-the-art word processing package. Focus will be on document origination, revisions, and hard-copy layouts. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 89) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 100 - Office Skills Review
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Reviews office skills such as keyboarding, shorthand, machine transcription, and other selected office topics based on individual needs.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- AST 101 - Keyboarding I
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Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tablulation. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 103) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 102 - Keyboarding II
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Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite
AST 101. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 104) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills
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Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 108 - Telephone Techniques
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Provides guidelines and techniques for communicating effectively on the telephone and for handling telephone problems efficiently, pleasantly, and constructively.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 113 - Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy
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Focuses on improving keyboarding speed and accuracy through assigned exercises that diagnose problem areas. Emphasizes increased productivity through improved speed and accuracy. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-2 hours per week.
1 credits
- AST 114 - Keyboarding for Information Processing
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Teaches the alphabetic and numeric keys: develops correct techniques and competency in the use of computer keyboards. May include basic correspondence and report formats. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 115) may be required.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- AST 117 - Keyboarding for Computer Usage
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Teaches the alphabetic keyboard and 10-key pad. Develops correct keying techniques.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 123 - Speedwriting I
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Develops skill in an alphabetic shorthand system based on dominant sounds, high frequency letter groups, and prefixes and suffixes. Strengthens dictation skills. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 125) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 124 - Speedwriting II
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Develops advanced dictation skills and transcription accuracy. Continues development of reading and writing skills with emphasis on spelling and punctuation. Prerequisite
AST 123 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 126) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 130 - Office Procedures
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Introduces general functions and duties performed in the office. Prerequisite
AST 101.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 132 - Word Processing I (Specify Software)
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Introduces students to a word processing program to create, edit, save and print documents.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 133 - Word Processing II (Specify Software)
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Presents formatting and editing features of a word processing program.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 134 - Word Processing III (Specify Software)
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Continues work with formatting features and text enhancements of a word processing program.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 135 - Simulation in Office Procedures
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Integrates office skills and procedures in a simulated business setting.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- AST 136 - Office Record Keeping
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Introduces types of record keeping duties performed in the office, such as financial, tax, payroll, and inventory. Utilizes specialized software where applicable.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 137 - Records Management
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Teaches filing and records management procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 140 - Introduction to Windows
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Introduces students to Windows and provides basic concepts and commands necessary in the Windows environment.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- AST 141 - Word Processing (Specify Software)
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Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent. A labaoratory co-requisite (AST 144) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 142 - Word Processing II (Specify Software)
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Teaches advanced software applications. Prerequisite
AST 141 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 145) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 147 - Introduction to Presentation Software (Spcify Software)
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Introduces presentation options including slides, transparencies, and other forms of presentations.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- AST 150 - Desktop Publishing I (Specify Software)
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Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 151 - Desktop Publishing II (Specify Software)
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Presents software features for refining page layout and design, includes scaling and cropping graphics, and creating styles.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 152 - Desktop Publishing III (Specify Software)
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Continues work with page layout and design. Covers handling simple multi-page text documents with master pages and combining text and graphics.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- AST 176 - Medical Office/Unit Management
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Develops administrative and support skills for a medical setting including effective communications, ethical and legal issues, research techniques, and insurance claims processing.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AST 197 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AST 198 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AST 205 - Business Communications
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Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 206 - Professional Development
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Develops professional awareness in handling business and social situations. Emphasizes goal setting, critical thinking, decision-making, and employment skills.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 215 - Medical Keyboarding
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Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in preparation of medical documents with emphasis on meeting office requirements. Prerequisite
AST 102. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 216) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 230 - Introduction to Office Technology
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Introduces principles, methods, and techniques involved in office technology. Emphasizes the use of microcomputer equipment and software. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 231) may be required.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 232 - Microcomputer Office Applications
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Teaches production of business documents using word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standard. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 233) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 234 - Records and Database Management
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Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 235) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 236 - Specialized Software Applications (Specify Software)
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Teaches specialized integrated software application on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 237) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 240 - Machine Transcription
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Develops proficiency in the use of transcribing equipment to produce business documents. Emphasizes listening techniques, business English, and proper formatting. Includes production rates and mailable copy requirements. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 241) may be required. Co-requisite
AST 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 243 - Office Administration I
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Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment. Prerequisite
AST 101.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 244 - Office Administration II
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Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development. Prerequisite
AST 243 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 245 - Medical Machine Transcription
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Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of medical terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of medical documents in prescribed formats. Prerequisite
AST 102 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 246) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 247 - Legal Machine Transcription
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Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of legal terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of legal documents in prescribed formats. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 248) may be required. Prerequisite
AST 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 253 - Advanced Desktop Publishing I (Specify Software)
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Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaches document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent and experience in using a word processing package. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 255) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 254 - Advanced Desktop Publishing II (Specify Software)
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Presents advanced features of desktop publishing software, culminating in the layout and design of complex multi-page documents. Prerequisite
AST 253 or equivalent. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 256) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 257 - WP Desktop Publishing (Specify Software)
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Uses word processing software to teach advanced document preparation. Prerequisite
AST 101 or equivalent and experience in using the specified word processing software. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 258) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 260 - Presentation Software (Specify Software)
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Teaches creation of slides including use of text, clip art, and graphs. Includes techniques for enhancing presentations with on-screen slide show as well as printing to transparencies and hand-outs. Incorporates use of sound and video clips. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 261) may be required.
Lecture 2-4 hours per week.
2-4 credits
- AST 265 - Legal Office Procedures I
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Introduces general office procedures used in law offices and courts. Co-requisite
AST 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 266 - Legal Office Procedures II
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Develops skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a legal setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory duties. Prerequisite
AST 265 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 271 - Medical Office Procedures I
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Covers medical office procedures, records management, preparation of medical reports, and other medical documents. Co-requisite
AST 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- AST 290 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AST 297 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- AST 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
