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POFI 2301. Word Processing I. (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill of 40 gross words per minute or division chairperson approval.
Introductory course designed to present concepts of information/word processing as well as the
opportunity to perform basic word processing functions, develop formatting skills and apply communication
skills using word processing application software. Lab fee.
POFI 2331. Desktop Publishing for the Office. (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: POFI 2440.
Concepts and practical applications of word publishing. The course provides training in document
production using desktop publishing. Page layouts, merging of graphics and text and utilization of different
font styles are emphasized. Lab fee.
POFI 2340. Advanced Word Processing. (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: POFI 2301.
A continuation course designed to provide experience producing complex documents using advanced word
processing functions. Students will continue to develop accuracy, formatting and document production
skills. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying word publishing and macro functions while applying
proofreading and editing skills. Lab fee.
POFT 1127. Introduction to Keyboarding. (1-0-3)
An introduction to the microcomputer keyboard and is designed to provide the opportunity to develop
microcomputer keyboarding basic skills in a minimum amount of time for those entering a variety of fields
such as word/data processing, accounting, and other areas where alpha, numeric and/or symbol
keyboarding is utilized. Lab fee.
POFT 1301. Business English. (3-3-0)
Introduction to a practical approach of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing
and editing for business. Apply the basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, number usage and
punctuation; utilize terminology applicable to technical and business writing; develop proofreading and
editing skills; and write effective sentences for business applications.
POFT 1309. Administrative Office Procedures I. (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Completion of POFT 1429.
A course designed to assist, inform and train students for careers in today’s offices. The course is also useful
to people returning to work after a period of time or to those who have made a career change. The course
integrates office, language, human relations, filing and decision-making skills required of administrative
assistants. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the realistic problems and situations encountered
in modern offices. The use of the computer is combined throughout the course. Lab fee.
POFT 1321. Business Math. (3-3-0)
A review of basic mathematic skills and to provide a mathematic background for accounting. The course
includes instruction on fractions, decimals, percentages, simple and compound interest, retail problems,
payrolls, loans, taxes, insurance and depreciation.
POFT 1429. Basic Keyboarding. (4-3-3)
A beginning course designed to introduce students to keyboarding and basic formatting techniques.
Emphasis is on mastery of the keyboard, developing basic keyboarding skills, improving language arts skills,
developing basic composition skills and formatting basic computer compatible documents including
personal letters, block style letters, memos, envelopes, tables, reports, outlines and centered material.
Keyboarding skills are desired by growing numbers of employers daily due to the widespread use of
computer technology in all fields. Lab fee.
POFT 2312. Business Correspondence and Communication. (3-3-0)
Focus on the development of skills in all phases of business communication including writing, listening,
speaking, reading and interpreting nonverbal cues. Primary emphasis is placed on developing sound skills
for writing letters, memos, reports and correct telephone procedures and techniques. Awareness of
electronic advances in information processing and management and their impact on communication is also
included.
