12/22/2024 3:06:01 AM	BOT 59.1 Course Outline as of Spring 1992	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BOT 59.1	Title:  APPLD OFF TEC SKILS
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
		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:

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:
BOT 50 or BOT 50A & 50B completed with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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:BOT 50 or BOT 50A & 50B completed with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1992	Inactive:	Fall 2015
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

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

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:

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:

POCKET GUIDES TO THE INTERNET, Velkov/Hartnell, Mecklermedia, 1994

QUICK AND EASY OFFICE, WordPerfect Corporation, 1993

ERGONOMICS: HUMANIZING THE AUTOMATED OFFICE, Marilyn Joyce, SW 1989

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR SECRETARIES, Van Huss/Daggett, SW 1994

COMPUTING ESSENTIALS, O'Leary & O'Leary, Mitchell/McGraw Hill

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