Course Descriptions for POFI

POFI 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, NLC, RLC

Computer Fundamentals
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Computer applications specific to business-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 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Computer Applications I
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Proficiency.
Course Description: Overview of computer office 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Computer Applications II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: POFI 1301 or equivalent.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Spreadsheets
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Introductory computer applications course or equivalent.
Course Description: Skill development in concepts, procedures, and application of spreadsheets for business. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC

Computer Applications II
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: POFI 1301 or equivalent.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Word Processing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency.
Course Description: Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)

POFI 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Desktop Publishing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: 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 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, NLC

Advanced Word Processing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: POFI 2301.
Course Description: 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 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Advanced Word Processing
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: POFI 2301.
Course Description: 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. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

POFI 2450 (4 Credit Hours) New course added March 28, 2012
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC

Databases
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: In-depth instruction of database theory and the practical applications of a database. (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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