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POFI-2301-001 Word Processing
Prerequisite: Computer literacy and keyboarding skill of 30 wpm
Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
** The textbook listed below and all materials for the class can be accessed with this access code **
ISBN-10: 0-357-02642-X
Supplies:
Microsoft Office 365 Information:
Microsoft Office 365 is required for this course; it is your choice where you purchase the software. The subscription can be bought by the year or the month. The following link is for the official Microsoft site for purchasing either kind of subscription: Microsoft Office 365 Subscription Website
The AC bookstore does sell the software at a reasonable price if you would prefer a brick and mortar store.
This course is an introduction to preparing, formating, and managing documents; creating and enhancing tables; and creating a mail merge using word processing software.
In addition to learning how to effectively use Microsoft Word, the course will include
learning the basics of creating a business document such as a business letter or a memo
an introduction to effectively use Windows 10 operating system and file management in a Windows run computer.
The course will also include keyboarding lessons aimed at helping you learn the correct technique to help increase your typing
speed effectively.
training to prepare students to take the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification in Word
By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the Learning Outcomes (Minimum Competencies) with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor’s grading scale in the Business Technology Department.
Learning Objectives & End of course outcomes :
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Student grades are based on the following: Each weely assignments are due on at their posted due date. Half credit is given if lab is turned in after the due date has passed (maximum score of 50 points). Unit Exams may be made up only in emergency situations. If you cannot make it to an in-class assignment/exam day, arrangements may be made with the instructor pior to the date to complete the assignment/exam early. The lowest project grade will be dropped.
Your semester grade will be determined from the following criteria:
Final Grade Scale:
All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Monday, 1/24 @ 10pm, in order to be considered PRESENT in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
Attend and plan on actively participating in class. Attendance and participation is key in this course, with opportunity for coursework and assignments that can be completed in class.
Unless prior arrangements have been made, or emergency circumstances, all absences will be considered unexcused.
Check your email daily and turn in assignments on time.
Students should plan on spending a minimum of 4-8 hours per week on this course--outside of the classroom. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.
POFI 2301 - Word Processing
Spring I, 2022
Tentative Course Schedule
Review course syllabus
Getting Started on Cengage and Typing.com
Windows 10 & File Management
Typing Assessment 1
WEEK 2:
Word Module 1
Windows 10
MOS Skills Training
Keyboarding Lessons
WEEK 3:
Word Module 2
MOS Skills Training 1
Keyboarding Skills Lessons
Typing Assessment 2
Word Module 3
MOS Skills Training 2
Business Document - Formatting guide
Keyboarding Skills Lesson
Word Module 4 & 5
MOS Skills Training 3
Keyboarding Lessons
Typing Speed Assessment 3
Word Module 6
MOS Skills Training 4
Keyboarding Lessons
Business Documents - guidelines on creating
Word Module 7 & 9
MOS Skills Training 5
MOS Review
FINAL
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
January 17 : Martin Luther King Holiday
January 18 : Spring 1 Courses Begin
January 25 : Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
March 1 : Deadline for AC Foundation Scholarship Application for 2022-2023
March 1 : Last Day to Withdraw
March 11 : Last Day of Course
March 14-18 : Spring Break @ Amarillo College (limited services)
March 21 : Spring 2 Courses Begin
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01/18/22 8:27 PM