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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
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POFI 1100   Introduction to Computer Fundamentals (1) New course added July 18, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
An introduction to various computer applications using a specific business or office-related software. Projects emphasize the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lec.)

POFI 1200   Introduction to Computer Fundamentals (2) New course added July 18, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
An introduction to various computer applications using a specific business or office-related software. Projects emphasize the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)

POFI 1301   Computer Applications I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1377.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
Overview of computer applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 1341   Computer Applications II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 2373.
Prerequisite: None.
Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 1349   Spreadsheets (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1380.
Prerequisite: None.
In-depth coverage in the use of a spreadsheet software application. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 1441   Computer Applications II (4) New course added July 18, 2002
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or equivalent.
Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 2301   Word Processing (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1379.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
In-depth coverage of word processing software application. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 2331   Desktop Publishing for the Office (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 2372.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles to create publishing material using word processing desktop publishing features. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, and multiple page displays. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 2340   Advanced Word Processing (3) New course added March 24, 2004
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: POFI 2301 or instructor consent.
Continuation of the study of word processing including advanced applications in merging, macros, graphics, desktop publishing, and extensive formatting for technical documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

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.