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POFI 1104   Computer Fundamentals (1) New course added May 17, 2005
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Prerequisite: None.
Various computer applications specific to business or office-related software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

POFI 1204   Computer Fundamentals (1) New course added May 17, 2005
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Various computer applications specific to business or office-related software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)

POFI 1240   Computer Applications II (Short Course) (2) New course added May 17, 2005
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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 if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.)

POFI 1301   Computer Applications I (3)
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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 if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 1341   Computer Applications II (3)
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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 if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 1349   Spreadsheets (3)
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Prerequisite: Introduction to a computer application course or equivalent.
In-depth coverage in the use of a spreadsheet software focusing on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 1441   Computer Applications II (4)
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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 if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 2301   Word Processing (3)
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Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
In-depth coverage in the use of word processing software focusing on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 2331   Desktop Publishing for the Office (3)
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Prerequisite: Proficiency in word processing software.
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, multiple page displays, and business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 2340   Advanced Word Processing (3)
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Prerequisite: Word Processing.
Advanced applications in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 2440   Advanced Word Processing (4) New course added March 27, 2006
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Word Processing.
Advanced techniques in merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. Emphasis on business applications. (3 Lec., 4 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.