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Joyce Fairman
(click here for Computer Fundamentals course)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is designed to develop students comprehending professional protocol, employer/employee expectations, goals, and guidelines. Students interviewing skills, enhancing office computer skills
COURSE INFORMATION:
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Pre-requisite: keyboarding skills |
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Ability requirements: Basic reading and mathematics |
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Dress and grooming required by industry principles |
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Law and Ethics (Business and Clerical) |
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Course term: 8-12 weeks |
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Hours: 3 (Monday – Thursday) |
COMPLETED COURSE PROFICIENCIES:
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Abilities: Plans, organizes, identifies and allocates procedural techniques |
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Technology: Recognize and operate various office equipment (computer, copier, calculator, etc) |
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Interpersonal: A team player and works well with other of diverse cultures |
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Computer Office Applications and office equipment usage |
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State and Federal reporting agencies (office, business industry) |
COURSE INFORMATION COVERED:
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Telephone Techniques & message taking |
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Dressing for success |
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Basic Abilities: Writing, reading and comprehension development, basic mathematical computations, listening and verbal skill development |
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Conceptual Skills (Power of thinking): Reasoning, decision making, problem solving, visualizing, and comprehension. |
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Individual Qualities: Responsible, interpersonal skills, organized; dependable and honest, self-management, and team player |
COURSES STUDENT RESULTS
Fundamental Skills:
At the end of this course students will be able to:
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Apply and interview for employment, or company advancement |
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Make decisions, select appropriate technology, and/or equipment for completing task and/or job functions |
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Contribute to a group effort and participate as a team/player |
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Follow procedures relating to occupational safety |
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Follow industry policies and procedures (ex., chosen career path) |
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Sexual Harassment Guidelines & Reporting Procedures |
Course Requirements
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Participation in class discussions |
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Completer class assignments |
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Neat assignments and notebooks |
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Meet course competencies (review student outcomes) |
Grading
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Above 100 A+ Excellent |
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90 - 100 A Outstanding |
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80 - 89 B Above average |
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70 - 79 C Average (meet competency level) |
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65 - 69 D Below Average |
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68 & below F Failure to meet ALL class requirements |
Quizzes & Assessment
All letter grades are assigned at Midterm (10th week) and the end of term (19th week). The ratio of total points earned to the total possible on student’s completion of:
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Weekly lecture, discussions, quizzes & role plays |
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Project Assignments |
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Home Work Assignments |
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Class Participation (attendance included) |
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Intern office requirements |
SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS
As an instructor, I only give you tools of knowledge, with these tools the design and construction of your success will be built by to you (jf).