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Automated Office Procedures
I. Course Prefix/Number: CAB 180
Course Name: Automated Office Procedures
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
CAB 125 with a minimum grade of C recommended or consent of the instructor.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course
examines integrated software package. Content includes spreadsheets, databases,
calendaring, calculator, notepad, clipboard, electronic mail and scheduling.
Additional content includes records management, electronic techniques,
telephone usage and decision making. CompuServe used to connect user with commercial
databases.
IV. Learning Objectives
A. Gather information using references.
B. Access, creates and edit databases.
C. Apply proper mail processing techniques using electronic media.
D. Understand basic secretarial duties and responsibilities such as telephone usage, calendaring, and decision making.
E. Explore various reprographic methods and when they should be used.
F. Understand and apply records management concepts from files management to records disposition, to either hard copy or electronic media.
B. Access, creates and edit databases.
C. Apply proper mail processing techniques using electronic media.
D. Understand basic secretarial duties and responsibilities such as telephone usage, calendaring, and decision making.
E. Explore various reprographic methods and when they should be used.
F. Understand and apply records management concepts from files management to records disposition, to either hard copy or electronic media.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
A. Secretarial Roles and Economic Needs
B. Mail Processing
1. Electronic
C. Telephone Usage
D. Reprographics and Micrographics
E. Travel Arrangements, Scheduling and Calendaring
F. Data Gathering
1. Reference Sources
2. Data Bases
3. Research Techniques
G. Data Base Management
1. Approaches to Managing Date
2. Data Organizations
3. Accessing, Creating and Editing
H. Decision Making and Setting Priorities
B. Mail Processing
1. Electronic
C. Telephone Usage
D. Reprographics and Micrographics
E. Travel Arrangements, Scheduling and Calendaring
F. Data Gathering
1. Reference Sources
2. Data Bases
3. Research Techniques
G. Data Base Management
1. Approaches to Managing Date
2. Data Organizations
3. Accessing, Creating and Editing
H. Decision Making and Setting Priorities
VII. Methods of Instruction
Structured class including lectures, demonstrations, mini-group activities, microcomputer activities, and possible speakers, field trips and films.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
A. Attend class
B. Participate in class
C. Complete required assignments and tests
B. Participate in class
C. Complete required assignments and tests
IX. Instructional Materials
Textbooks,
online resources, and such other materials deemed appropriate for the topic and
assigned by the program and instructor.
USB Flash Drive
USB Flash Drive
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Evaluation based on assignments, tests, and participation.
XI. Other Course Information
Software Users! Copying software is in violation of Federal law and College policies. Suspected violations will be vigorously investigated and if warranted, appropriate penalties applied.
Specifically, you do not have the right to:
1. make copies of software for yourself or others.
2. receive and use unauthorized copies of software.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Specifically, you do not have the right to:
1. make copies of software for yourself or others.
2. receive and use unauthorized copies of software.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
