Course Descriptions for POFT
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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. (3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1301 Business English (3) New course added May 23, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former courseprefix/number OFCT 2370 and POFT 1302. 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.) |
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POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures I (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 1373. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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 math functions. Emphasis on business problem-solving skills using spreadsheet software and/or electronic calculator/keyboard. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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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.) |
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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.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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, emphasizing speed, and accuracy. Emphasis on proofreading, editing, and following instructions, and keying documents from various copy. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number OFCT 2370. Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills. Development of writing skills to produce effective business documents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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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 an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 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.
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.