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AST 101 - Keyboarding I
Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports and tabulation.
Lecture 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
A laboratory co-requisite (AST 103) may be required.
2-4 credits
AST 102 - Keyboarding II
Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy.
Lecture 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: AST 101. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 104) may be required.
2-4 credits
AST 201 - Keyboarding III
Develops decision-making skills, speed, and accuracy in production keying. Applies word processing skills in creating specialized business documents.
Lecture 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: AST 102. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 202) may be required.
2-4 credits
AST 238 - Word Processing Advanced Operations
Teaches advanced word processing features including working with merge files, macros, and graphics; develops competence in the production of complex documents.
Lecture 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.
A laboratory co-requisite (AST 239) may be required.
2-4 credits
AST 243 - Office Administration I
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.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: AST 101.
3 credits