Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY OST2335C  Business Office Communications  3.0   P This course is a business-oriented review of office writing requirements. It will include electronic office terminology, applications on a networked computer system, and the basic construction of the common types of business letters and reports. It will also provide a review of basic principles of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and creating and/or editing documents.... Full Description OST2711  Word Processing/Keyboarding 1  3.0   P Students will learn correct touch-typing techniques and develop keying, proofreading, and basic word processing functions. We will cover the most common business documents formats including business letters, memos, and simple reports.... Full Description OST2712  Word Processing/Keyboarding 2  3.0   P Students will learn correct touch-typing techniques and develop keying, proofreading, and basic word processing functions. We will cover the most common business documents formats including business letters, memos, and simple reports.... Full Description OST2792  The Internet for Office Professionals  3.0   P This is an introduction to the fundamentals of using the internet effectively for business applications utilizing hands-on experience. Topics include: an introduction to the internet, using email, browsing the World Wide Web, commercial activities on the WWW, office management on the WWW, and establishing a presence on the WWW.... Full Description OST2796  New and Emerging Business Technologies  3.0   P This course will provide students with an introduction to and overview of new and emerging business technologies, including topics such as web-based applications, web publishing, and open source applications. Students will investigate and critically review these technologies for their applicability to modern business practices, with hands-on experience being stressed.... Full Description OST1793  Introduction to the Internet and Web Resources  1.0   P This course will provide students with an introduction to the internet and Web and effective research techniques. Topics will include the basic architecture of the Internet and Web, browsers, email, and other technologies commonly used. Additionally, information services and resources and effective research techniques will be demonstrated. This course is designed for computer novices or those unfamiliar with the internet and Web.... Full Description OST2401  Office Administration  3.0   P A course designed to refine skills, techniques, attitudes, work habits and traits necessary for successful performance in a business position. Critical thinking, problem solving, and human relations skills will be developed. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles of administrative support personnel including time management and organization information and communications systems, meeting and travel planning, records management, report and presentations, research and development, and office ethics.... Full Description OST2853  Spreadsheet and Database Management  3.0   P This course will cover Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. You will learn to use Excel to manage finances, as well as to work with formulas, charts and graphics, and to develop a professional worksheet. You will work with logical functions and integrate Excel with other Windows Programs. You will learn about data tables and scenario management, how to use pivot tables. We will cover the five Access object types (tables, queries, forms, reports, and pages) at a deeper level then in CGS1101. You will learn to use Access to plan and create databases, which includes using, and designing tables, queries, forms, and reports. You will also work with data import and export features as well as data access pages, relational database concepts, build Full Description CGS1101  Microsoft Office Applications  3.0   P A course designed to use components of the Microsoft Office suite in common business applications. Students will gain experience in using Word to create and edit documents; Excel to create, modify and chart spreadsheet data; Access to create, edit and manipulate data in databases; and PowerPoint to create a professional slide show presentation. Students will complete integration exercises. Windows functions such as file management, e-mail, and Internet Explorer will be addressed briefly. Keyboarding experience is strongly recommended. Students must know basic computer terminology and have basic computer skills before taking this course.... Full Description