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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BOT 59.1 | Title:
APPLD OFF TEC SKILS |
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| Full Title:
Applied Office Technology Skills |
| Last Reviewed:10/4/2010 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 4.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 4.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 70.00 |
| Minimum | 4.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 2.00 | | Contact DHR | 35.00 |
| | Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 140.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 245.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Acquire experience with and evaluate appropriate technological tools and environments (computer systems, integrated software, fax/modem, phone, workstations, work flow planning) to design business information processing systems. Integration of workplace competencies and foundation skills in this course form a solid basis for the Business Office Technology Department Certificate/Degree Programs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of BOT 55 and Course Completion of BOT 56.2 OR Course Completion of BOT 65.1
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Acquire experience with and evaluate appropriate technological tools and environments (computer systems, integrated software, fax/modem, phone, workstations, work flow planning) to design business information processing systems.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of BOT 55 and Course Completion of BOT 56.2 OR Course Completion of BOT 65.1
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1992 | Inactive: | Fall 2015 |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Explain the five parts of an information system
2. Distinguish applications software from system software
3. Identify appropriate software to use for various tasks
4. Describe integrated software
5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various operating
systems
6. Discuss the difference between DOS and Windows and Windows NT
7. List the four classifications of computer systems
8. Explain the workings and functions of computer memory
9. Identify the components of a microcomputer system
10. Describe the difference between keyboard and direct-entry input
devices
11. List output devices
12. Evaluate available communications resources
13. Identify communications hardware and peripherals including modems
and scanners
14. Describe four communication network arrangements
15. Define telecommunications and network terminology including
voice mail, video calls, and cellular phones
16. Explain how changing technology has made the microcomputer a
resource that can use information systems
17. Describe how information flows in an organization
18. Distinguish among a transaction processing system, a management
information system, and a decision support system
19. List the six phases of a system's life cycle
20. Discuss how problems or needs are identified during the
preliminary investigation
21. Describe how a new or alternate information system is designed
22. Discuss how a new information system is installed and users are
trained in the systems implementation phase
23. Decide on systems maintenance and on-going evaluation to determine
if a new system is doing what it is supposed to do
24. Identify health problems associated with improper use of technology
such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and identify preventive measures
25. Identify agencies that establish and monitor health and safety
standards and the standards established by these agencies
26. List the four ethical issues: privacy, accuracy, property, and
access
27. Discuss the ethical issues raised by the presence of large databases
and electronic networks
28. Analyze the effects of computer crimes including the spreading of
computer viruses
29. Identify security measures that may be taken to reduce computer
crimes
30. Apply technology to specific tasks
31. List ways in which to maintain and troubleshoot equipment
32. Demonstrate familiarity with integrated software, personal
information/project management software, operation systems, fax/
modem software, electronic mail, and the Internet
33. Research, organize, and prepare a written and oral presentation
using appropriate media and technology to present solutions to
current business issues or problems
Topics and Scope
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Including but not limited to:
I. Computer Competency
A. Application of microcomputers
B. Four kinds of computers
C. Five parts of a microcomputer System
II. Application Software
A. Purpose and forms of application software
B. Purpose and identity of word processing, spreadsheet, database,
graphics, communication, and integrated software
C. Power Tools (personal information managers, project management
software, desktop publishing, hypertext and multimedia, CAD/
CAM, artifical intelligence software
D. Common features found in application packages
E. New software developments
III. Systems Software
A. DOS
B. DOS with Windows
C. Windows NT
D. OS/2
E. Macintosh
IV. Hardware
A. Four types of computer systems
1. Microcomputer
2. Minicomputer
3. Mainframe computer
4. Supercomputer
B. The Central Processing Unit
1. Primary storage
2. The binary system
3. The system unit
C. Input and output devices
V. Communications and Connectivity
A. Identification of options
B. Hardware considerations
C. Communications channels
D. Network configurations and types
E. Communications and the future
F. Impact of the Information Superhighway (Internet)
G. Telephone systems
VI. Employment, Health, and Safety Issues
A. Ergonomics
B. Ethics
C. Computer crime
D. Security
VII. Information Systems
A. The information revolution
B. Information flow of an organization
C. Levels of computer-based information systems
VIII.Systems Analysis and Design
A. Preliminary investigation
B. System analysis
C. Systems design
D. Systems development
E. Implementation
F. Maintenance
Assignments:
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Including but not limited to:
1. Weekly reading of textbook chapters and other written materials
2. Written summaries of magazine and newspaper articles
3. Participation in group activities
4. Participation in experiential training exercises
5. Hands-on computer activities
6. Research paper on microcomputer system selection recommendation
7. Reports on technology appropriate for various office tasks
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 30% |
| Written homework, Term papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 50% |
| Homework problems, Field work, Lab reports, Exams | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50% |
| Class performances | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
5 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| ATTENDANCE | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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POCKET GUIDES TO THE INTERNET, Velkov/Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 1997
MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONALS FOR WINDOWS ILLUSTRATED, by Halvorson,
et. al., Course Technology, 1997
COMPUTING ESSENTIALS THE BRIEF VERSION, O'Leary & O'Leary, Mitchell/
McGraw-Hill Publishing, updated annually
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