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POFI 1104   Computer Fundamentals (1)
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. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)

POFI 1204   Computer Fundamentals (2)
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. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)

POFI 1301   Computer Applications I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills.
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., 3 Lab.)

POFI 1341   Computer Applications II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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., 3 Lab.)

POFI 1349   Spreadsheets (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Spreadsheet software for business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

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

POFI 2301   Word Processing (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
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 (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 2340   Advanced Word Processing (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Advanced techniques 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., 3 Lab.)

POFI 2440   Advanced Word Processing (4)
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.

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