OFS 100 - Microsoft Outlook (1 cr. hr.)
Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook, as well as ways in which this program interacts with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
OFS 101 - Basic Computer Keyboarding (2 cr. hrs.)
Course is designed to develop basic touch keyboarding skills.
OFS 102 - Document Formatting (3 cr. hrs.)
Emphasis is placed on producing business letters, memos, reports, forms, and tables, as well as speed and accuracy developing on the computer. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
OFS 103 - Advanced Document Formatting (3 cr. hrs.)
Course is designed to reinforce and increase knowledge of letters, memos, rough drafts, tables, business forms, and manuscripts, as well as speed and accuracy development on the computer. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or Consent of department.
OFS 104 - Administrative Documents (4 cr. hrs.)
This course is designed to prepare students for the contemporary business environment in which they are expected to complete a variety of projects using current computer hardware technology and application software. Emphasis is on a mastery of Microsoft Office suite application software for the purpose of adding value to realistic consultative and administrative tasks. Problem-based learning methods will be employed throughout the course. Prerequisite: OFS 103, and OFS 114 or CIS 126, or consent of department. OFS 115 is strongly recommended.
OFS 106 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy (1 cr. hr.)
This intensive course is designed to increase keyboarding speed and improve accuracy. Corrective drills will be used based on the individual's particular keyboarding needs. This course can be repeated to earn a maximum of three credit hours. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or one semester of high school keyboarding.
OFS 110 - Voice Recognition (1 cr. hr.)
Students will use voice recognition software as a tool to perform and edit computer-generated input tasks. Mastery of basic skills will result in significant improvement in productivity.
OFS 113 - Desktop Publishing using Microsoft Word and Publisher (3 cr. hrs.)
An introduction to desktop publishing packages on a microcomputer. Applications include preparing letterheads, business cards, newsletters, brochures, proposals, specialty promotional documents, charts, presentation materials, manuals, reports, fliers, and booklets. Includes importing text and graphics and use of macros and styles. Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
OFS 114 - Integrated Office Suite (4 cr. hrs.) This course introduces basic and intermediate features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and the integration of these applications for preparing and enhancing text for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Upon completion of this course, the student should be prepared to take the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exams for each of the above-mentioned programs. Prerequisite: OFS 101, or CIS 110, or consent of department. OFS 166 highly recommended.
OFS 115 - Advanced Microsoft Office (4 cr. hrs.) Students will learn the advanced features of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, as well as ways in which the programs interact with each other. Upon completion of this course, the student should be prepared to take the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exams in each of these programs. Prerequisite: OFS 114
OFS 117 - Microsoft Word (1 cr. hr.)
The course presents beginning Microsoft Word functions using the graphical user interface, including: creating and editing documents, moving and copying text, creating a research paper including footnotes, creating a table of contents, creating a newsletter, setting up a mail merge, recording macros, and using Microsoft Word templates. No prerequisite; however, a keyboarding course is highly recommended.
OFS 118 - PageMaker (3 cr. hrs.)
Course includes the basic concepts needed to understand how to create publications in PageMaker, including: type specifications and alignment, ruler guides, entering and editing text, using drawing tools; importing and resizing text and graphics files; moving and threading text blocks, using the constrained line tool, creating columns of differing widths, drag-placing text blocks, using story editor; tracking, kerning, leading; layering text on graphics, cropping, rotating text blocks; creating styles and using and Adobe's table feature. Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
OFS 119 - Introduction to Visual Layout (3 cr. hrs.)
For the student interested in desktop publishing, this course introduces the features of QuarkXPress, including the basic structure and interface of the program, type and typography, copy flow, manipulating pictures and color, and using macros and scripts. The student will learn power tips and techniques that relate to the very core of the program while producing various publications. Prerequisites: CIS 105 or consent of department.
OFS 120 - Introduction to Image Manipulation (3 cr. hrs.)
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop, an image-editing program that makes it possible to produce high-quality digital images, and manipulate scanned images as well as outputting color separations and halftones. Students will be introduced to the tools and capabilities of the Photoshop program and learn all the important fundamental concepts and features needed to master the program. Prerequisites: CIS 105 or consent of department.
OFS 121 - Shorthand I Theory (3 cr. hrs.)
A beginning course designed to teach the principles of Gregg shorthand, including the basic strokes, brief forms, phrases, special word beginnings and endings, as well as emphasizing dictation at 60-80 words a minute with accurate transcription of notes. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or one semester of high school keyboarding.
OFS 122 - Shorthand II Speedbuilding (3 cr. hrs.)
Includes a review of previously learned Gregg shorthand forms. Strengthens and develops stenographic skills and integrates the principles of shorthand, transcription and business communications. Concentrates on increasing ability to take dictation at higher speeds and transcribing notes accurately. Material is dictated at 60 - 90 words per minute. Prerequisites: OFS 102 and OFS 121 or consent of department.
OFS 123 - Shorthand III Transcription (3 cr. hrs.)
Continues to review and reinforce previously learned Gregg shorthand forms. Emphasis is placed on the transcription of mailable copies of letters dictated at 60-100 word per minute. Prerequisites: OFS 122.
OFS 128 - Visual Layout and Design (3 cr. hrs.)
An introduction to Adobe InDesign, a design-oriented publishing tool that integrates text and graphics to produce files that may be printed on a local printer, taken to a commercial printing service, or published on the Web. Prerequisite: CIS 105 or consent of department.
OFS 130 - Introduction to Visual Illustration (3 cr. hrs.)
The student will learn the fundamentals of the object oriented drawing application Adobe Illustrator, including navigating, drawing basic shapes, selecting and editing objects, using the pen tool, brushes, color separations, and libraries; creating and formatting display type; and using layers to organize, edit and display professional, computer-based illustrations. Prerequisites: CIS 105 or consent of department.
OFS 141 - General Machine Transcription (3 cr. hrs.)
Students transcribe documents using computers and CD accompanying text. .Chapters focus on different career fields, applying rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage to dictated documents representative of those career fields. Prerequisites: OFS 166 or consent of department.
OFS 142 - Legal Machine Transcription (3 cr. hrs.)
Students transcribe authentic legal documents using computers and CD accompanying text. Students may use a variety of reference books for completing the transcription. Prerequisites: BLAW 101, and OFS 166, or consent of department.
OFS 143 - Medical Machine Transcription (3 cr. hrs.)
Students transcribe authentic medical documents using computers and CDs accompanying text. Students use a variety of medical reference books for completing the transcription. Prerequisites: BIO 100, and OFS 166, or consent of department.
OFS 151 - Computer Data Entry (2 cr. hrs.)
Students develop job-entry skills for entering data into a computer. The ten-key pad is emphasized. Students will be able to enter data at speeds beyond 7,000 characters per hour. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or ability to type 20 words per minute.
OFS 166 - Microsoft Word I (3 cr. hrs.)
This course introduces the features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. Topics include: creating and saving documents; inserting and deleting text; editing and formatting text; printing documents; working with blocks; creating mail merges; preparing envelopes and labels; formatting manuscripts with headers, footers, footnotes, and endnotes; and learning keyboard and mouse shortcuts. Prerequisite: OFS 101 or consent of department.
OFS 167 - Microsoft Word II (3 cr. hrs.)
This course introduces the advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Word. It includes macros, styles, charts, outlines, specialized tables and indices templates, master and subdocuments, online fill-in forms, and Internet. This courseware is approved by the Microsoft Office Specialist program, which is the only Microsoft-approved program in the world for certifying proficiency in Microsoft Word desktop applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may be prepared to pass an optional test for certification. Prerequisite: OFS 166 or consent of department.
OFS 180 Records Management (3 cr. hrs.) (Effective 8/17/09) Course focuses on identifying, classifying, and preserving records. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
OFS 201 - Office Procedures (3 cr. hrs.)
A sophomore-level course designed to develop a better understanding of the administrative the work environment, workplace technologies, written communication, records and presentations, customer and employee satisfaction, mail, travel, meetings and conferences, and career planning. Prerequisite: OFS 102 or consent of department.
OFS 204 - Legal Terminology and Documents (3 cr. hrs.)
This course covers the legal vocabulary with which court reporters and legal secretaries come in contact in their professional lives. Civil and criminal litigation sequence is stressed as well as client and court documents.
OFS 210 - Medical Administrative Procedures (3 cr. hrs.) (Effective 8/17/09)Provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills necessary for success in the Medical Administrative office. Prerequisite: OFS 166
OFS 219 - Advanced Visual Layout (3 cr. hrs.)
This course is designed to improve the student's skills using QuarkXPress. The student will learn about advanced functions, features, tools, and techniques and how to apply them to the production of professional quality designs, publications, and documents. Prerequisite: OFS 119
OFS 220 - Advanced Image Manipulation (3 cr. hrs.) Students will learn advanced techniques and functions of Adobe Photoshop including advanced layering, color correcting, and retouching. Students will create complex composite images and original artwork. Prerequisite: OFS 120.
OFS 230 - Advanced Visual Illustration (3 cr. hrs.) Students will learn the advanced features of the Adobe Illustrator application software by creating advanced designs while working with masks, blends, gradient meshes, patterns, and advanced brush techniques. Prerequisite: OFS 130.
OFS 240 - Fundamentals of Print & Digital Media (3 cr. hrs.) This course will show the student how to make quality print-ready files on time while staying within a budget by optimizing their workstation, establishing font and file management workflows, developing a strategy for file transport and storage, properly planning and managing the project, mastering graphics programs, and understanding the complexities of color workflow. Prerequisites: OFS 120, OFS 130, and one of the following page layout programs: OFS 118, OFS 119, or OFS 128; or consent of department.
OFS 290 - Internship (1-4 variable cr. hr.) Students gain on-the-job training related to their career goals in a structured environment supervised by employers and JJC faculty. Prerequisite: consent of Office Systems Coordinator.
OFS 292 - Portfolio (4 credit hours) Effective 8/17/09
This course provides learning through development of a portfolio. A well-prepared portfolio provides evidence of the students’ accomplishments, skills and abilities. Prerequisite: Consent of Office Coordinator.
OFS 295 - Professional Secretary Prep I (3 cr. hrs.)
The Certified Professional Prep course provides valuable assistance to anyone preparing for the CPS Examination. The Series focuses on key topics test-takers must know in order to pass the exam. It is the only examination preparation series produced in conjunction with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). The format of each manual in the Series guides administrative professionals in effective study techniques and relevant information to help the candidate prepare for the CPS examination. Prerequisites : Consent of Office Coordinator
OFS 296 - Professional Secretary Prep II (3 cr. hrs.) (Effective 8/17/09) The Certified Professional Prep II course provides valuable assistance to anyone preparing for the CPS Examination. The Series focuses on key topics test-takers must know in order to pass the exam. It is the only examination preparation series produced in conjunction with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). The format of each manual in the Series guides administrative professionals in effective study techniques and relevant information to help the candidate prepare for the CPS and CAP examination.
OFS 299 - Special Topics in OFS (1-4 variable cr. hr.) A course for the student with advanced preparation to become involved in an extensive project. The nature of the project is determined by a full-time faculty member. The project may include research, learning new software, or a combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student. Prerequisite: consent of department.