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POFT 1127   Introduction to Keyboarding (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1171.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. (2 Lab.)

POFT 1192   Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (1)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

POFT 1193   Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1170.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)

POFT 1207   Proofreading and Editing (2)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in written documents and business correspondence. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1292   Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (2)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)

POFT 1293   Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1170.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1302   Business Communications I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 2370.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1309   Administrative Office Procedures I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1373.
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills.
Study of current office procedures including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, and other duties and responsibilities in an office environment. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1313   Professional Development for Office Personnel (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Preparation for the work force including business ethics, teamwork, professional attire, promotability, and interpersonal skills development. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1319   Records and Information Management I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1371.
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to basic records and information management. Includes the life cycle of a record, manual and electronic records management, and basic filing procedures and rules. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1321   Business Math (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MTH 130/MATH 1371.
Prerequisite: None.
Instruction in the fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and problem-solving skills for critical thinking in business applications. (3 Lec.)

POFT 1325   Business Math and Machine Applications (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1372.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the use of electronic calculators and business mathematical functions. Emphasis on business problem-solving skills using spreadsheet software. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1328   Business and Professional Presentations (3) New course added July 18, 2002
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number POFI 1345.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations on an individual and/or group basis including communication and media skills. Topics include leadership, effective participation, and group behavior. Student will use current software to develop business presentations. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1329   Keyboarding and Document Formatting (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1375.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in the operation of the keyboard by touch applying proper keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1349   Administrative Office Procedures II (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Advanced office application with special emphasis on decision making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1380   Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7471.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 1381   Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7471.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 1382   Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7371.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience directly related to a technical discipline. Specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec. 15 Ext.)

POFT 1383   Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7471.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience directly related to a technical discipline. Specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 1392   Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1393   Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1270.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 1493   Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1370.
Prerequisite: None.
Topics address recently identified current event, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

POFT 2203   Speed and Accuracy Building (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1173.
Prerequisite: None.
Review, correct, improve, and/or perfect touch keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 2301   Document Formatting and Skillbuilding (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1376.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Document Formatting.
A continuation of keyboarding skills in document formatting, speed, and accuracy. Emphasis is on proofreading, editing, following instruction, and keying documents from various copy. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 2312   Business Communications II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 2370.
Prerequisite: None.
Skill development in practical applications which emphasize the improvement of writing skills necessary for effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 2331   Administrative Systems (3)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: None.
Experience in project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFT 2380   Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7471.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 2381   Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7471.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 2382   Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7372.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience directly related to a technical discipline. Specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)

POFT 2383   Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7472.
Prerequisite: None.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline. Specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

POFT 2388   Internship-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 7372.
Prerequisite: None.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.