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INTRO. TO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY OE151 Grades 9,10,11,12
An introductory course designed to develop skills in keyboarding, computer technology, record keeping, oral/written communication, filing and human relations. This course is exploratory in nature to provide the student an opportunity to become acquainted with multi-area instructional content more comprehensive to Office Technology I. This course cannot be taken if the student is taking Keyboarding, or has already had Personal Typing or Typing I. All students must join Business Professionals of America. Membership entitles a student to participate in leadership development conferences and competitive events at the regional, state and national level. The lab fee of $15.00 covers membership in the organization.
PREREQUISITES-None Credit 1

WORD PROCESSING OE242 Grades 10, 11, 12
Word processing is a course designed to develop basic keyboarding techniques and skills. It introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed for an entry level business or office occupation requiring word processing skills. Emphasis is placed on acquiring skills in personal typing; formatting business letters, reports, forms, and tables; developing proper keyboarding technique, speed and accuracy. The student will use Compaq computers (IBM-compatible) to format personal and business correspondence using an integrated software package. This course is limited to the number of available computers in the classroom. Word Processing should not be taken if the student is taking, or has taken, Keyboarding, Typing I, or Office Technology.
PREREQUISITES - None Credit - 1/2

KEYBOARDING OE232 Grades 10,11,12
Keyboarding is designed to develop basic skills in operating the computer keyboard. The student will be introduced to the letter, figure, and symbol keyboard and taught to use the touch method with dexterity and speed. Personal and business applications will be taught to acquaint the student with various formats for business and personal correspondence using a simple word processing program. The students will cover language skills such as capitalization, number expressions, word division and proofreading skills. This course cannot be taken if a student has credit in Personal Typing, Typewriting, or Introduction to Office Technology. A personal diskette is required and may be purchased for approximately $2.00.
PREREQUISITES - None; Credit 1/2

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY I OE251 Grades 10,11,12
A one-hour laboratory course designed for students in grades 10,11 & 12. Learning experiences are designed to lead to job entry employment in office or related occupations. Content area includes production assignments employing word processing, database and spreadsheet applications, production keyboarding, filing procedures, record keeping, communication, machine calculation, human relations, mailing and other topics. Students should be able to work independently in an office simulation. It is recommended a student key a minimum of 30 words per minute by touch. All students must join Business Professionals of America. Membership entitles a student to participate in leadership development conferences and competitive events at the regional, state and national level. The lab fee of $15.00 covers membership in the organization.
PREREQUISITES - Typewriting I Credit 1
or Introduction to Office Technology

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY II OE355 Grades 11, 12
This course is designed to build advanced skills in keyboarding, word processing, and database and spreadsheet applications through realistic projects in a simulated office environment. Areas of instruction include accounting, bookkeeping, finance, reprographics, personnel relations,a nd simulated office tasks. Students must be responsible, able to work independently in an advanced level, and key a minimum of 30 words per minute by touch. The $15.00 lab fee provides membership in Business Professionals of America.
PREREQUISITES - Office Technology I Credit - 2

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