Business & Office Technology

Course Descriptions

BOE 100 Keyboarding 3-0-3
This course is a beginning course in keyboarding for non-Business and Office Technology majors that includes mastery of the keyboard; basic word processing applications; and an introduction to business letters, reports, and tables. (SP)

BOE 106 Business and Office Technology Essentials 3-0-3
This course provides students with an introduction to the Business and Office Technology program and an incoming assessment of student skills using the Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) software. Students will learn basic computer concepts to support their career pursuits. Additionally, students will review essential Business English skills including grammar, punctuation, style, usage, and proofreading. Prerequisite or corequisite: BOE 108 or instructor approval. (FA)

BOE 108 Word Processing Concepts 3-0-3
This course is a beginning course for Business and Office Technology majors. Emphasis is given to development of a touch keyboarding skill and/or continued speed development. Basic word processing concepts will be taught including an introduction to business letters, memos, reports, and tables. (FA)

BOE 110 Formatting 3-0-3
BOE 110 is an intermediate course in keyboarding and word processing with emphasis on development of speed and accuracy. Expanded formatting practice is given in business letters, memos, tables, and formal reports. Prerequisite: BOE 108 or instructor approval. (SP)

BOE 120 Customer Service 3-0-3
This course will provide a hands-on approach to teaching the critical skills necessary for providing customer service in today’s professional environment. Data entry skills, telephone skills, and other customer service skills will be covered. Prerequisite: BOE 108. (SP)

BOE 151 Records Management 3-0-3
This course is a study of the principles and methods of filing systems and the development of management aspects of records control. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding skills are required. (SP)

BOE 152 Business Math/Electronic Calculations 3-0-3
Business math applications and calculator skills are studied and practiced as they relate to accounting, finance, management, economics, and retailing. Students are introduced to solving problems using a computerized spreadsheet. Prerequisite: COMPASS, ASSET, or ACT required. (SP)

BOE 165 Presentation Software 2-0-2
Students will learn basic and advanced presentation software skills needed in the professional environment and to obtain Microsoft PowerPoint Certification. Topics to be covered include creating simple to complex slides, applying office themes, transitions and custom animation effects, inserting sound, music and video files, and creating a self-running slideshow. Students will also develop a professional business presentation to be delivered to the class. Successful completion of BOE 165 prepares students to take the Microsoft PowerPoint Certification Exam.

BOE 171 Medical Terminology 3-0-3
This course provides vocabulary necessary for employment in allied health careers such as medical records technician and medical office assistant through the study of body systems and anatomical terms, diseases, tumors, and surgical procedures. Prerequisite or corequisite: BOE 108 or instructor approval. (FA)

BOE 175 Medical Office Coding 3-0-3
This course is designed for entry-level coders who plan to work for insurance companies, hospitals, or in other health care settings. The activities require the use of ICD-9 and include some CPT coding. The course may also serve as a refresher for experienced coders. Prerequisite: BOE 171, medical office experience, or instructor approval. (SP)

BOE 181 Legal Terminology 3-0-3
This course provides vocabulary necessary for employment in work environments such as law, real estate, leasing, and banking, which require knowledge of legal terminology. Prerequisite or corequisite: BOE 108 or instructor approval. (FA)

BOE 195 Digital Tools 3-0-3
This course is designed to teach a variety of digital tools found in the professional office environment. Using Microsoft Outlook, students will learn personal information management strategies, including efficient creation, management, and organization of e-mails, contact lists, calendars, schedules, and tasks. Utilization of a handheld digital device, speech recognition software, and note taking software will be included to build students’ proficiencies in alternative digital input devices. This course also emphasizes speed and accuracy in further developing touch keying skills. Successful completion of BOE 195 prepares students to take the Microsoft Outlook Certification Exam. Prerequisite: BOE106 and BOE110. (FA)

BOE 261 Spreadsheet Applications 3-0-3
This course is designed to teach spreadsheet skills needed in the professional environment and to obtain Microsoft Excel Certification. Students will edit and format data, construct simple to complex formulas and functions, interpret charts and utilize database features such as filters, subtotals and sorting. Other topics to be covered will include manipulation of PivotTables, linking and embedding worksheets, summarizing data, developing validation rules, and writing macros. Successful completion of BOE 261 prepares students to take the Microsoft Excel Certification Exam. (FA)

BOE 263 Business Software Applications 3-0-3
This course provides instruction and competency-based performance in an integrated program of a word processor, database, spreadsheet, and presentation. Touch keyboarding ability is required. (SP)

BOE 264 Database Management 3-0-3
This course is designed to teach database skills needed in the professional environment and to obtain Microsoft Access Certification. Topics to be covered include creating relational databases with multiple tables, writing queries such as crosstab, append, delete and update, enforcing referential integrity, creating simple and complex forms and reports, and developing a switchboard. Successful completion of BOE 264 prepares students to take the Microsoft Access Certification Exam. (SP)

BOE 266 Advanced Word Processing 3-0-3
This course teaches advanced word processing skills needed in the professional environment and to obtain Microsoft Word Certification. The course includes styles, table of contents, indexes, master documents, section breaks and complex header and footer usage, advanced mail merge features, online forms, and collaboration techniques. A desktop publishing unit is also embedded to integrate the use of word processing and graphics to design and produce professional looking publications. Successful completion of BOE 266 prepares students to take the Microsoft Word Certification Exam. (FA)

BOE 270 Professional Transcription–Medical 3-0-3
Students will develop skills in machine transcription using materials that relate specifically to a medical office setting. Prerequisites: BOE 110 and BOE 171. (FA)

BOE 273 Medical Office Insurance 3-0-3
The purpose of this course is to learn features of public and private health care payment plans. Experience will be provided in applying medical and diagnostic terms and insurance abbreviations in abstracting data from the patient record for coding of professional services necessary for the completion of health insurance billing in the medical office. Prerequisites: BOE 171 or instructor approval, and BOE 175. (SP)

BOE 284 Professional Transcription 3-0-3
Students will develop skills in machine transcription using materials specifically related to their emphasis area: medical, legal, or executive office setting. Prerequisites: BOE 110; BOE 171 for medical emphasis; BOE 181 for legal or executive emphasis. (FA)

BOE 292 Business and Office Technology Capstone 3-0-3
The purposes of this capstone course are to train the student in general office procedures, encourage professional behavior, demonstrate the ability to efficiently integrate a suite of software, effectively work in a team situation, and develop decision-making abilities. Students will complete an outgoing assessment of student skills using the Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) software and complete an employment portfolio as a final project. Prerequisites: BOE 151, BOE 195, BOE 261, BOE 266, and BOE 284. Pre- or Corequisite: BOE 264. (SP)

BOE 295 Business and Office Technology Internship 0-(6-18)-(2-6)
This course is designed to provide students real-life work experiences through on-the-job training with a field-related cooperating employer in the student’s declared major. Students will be supervised by the business/industry sponsor and report to the Director of Career and Technical Programs or assigned faculty member. The position may be paid or unpaid. Students must complete a minimum of 45 contact hours per credit hour per semester. Course is variable credits and may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours. Students taking this course in place of Employment Seminar must complete a short résumé/interview workshop. Prerequisites: Minimum 30 credit hours in program of study, 2.5 GPA, and approval from the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. Exceptions may be considered by the Dean of Career and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs. (FA, SP, SU)

BOE 299 Special Studies in Business and Office Technology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)