Course Descriptions for POFT
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POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding (1)
This is a WECM Course Number. Skill development in keyboarding with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. Skills can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment with keyboards. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1301 Business English (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency. Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations on an individual and/or group basis including communication and media skills. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1329 Beginning Keyboarding (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1380 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant
and Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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. 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 1382 Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 1383 Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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 Intermediate Keyboarding (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Business English. Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2380 Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. 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. 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. 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. 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.