Page 161 of St. Johns River Community College 2006-2007 Catalog by St. Johns River Community College Florida

161 Course Descriptions SJRCC 2006-2007 OST 1764 MS Word for Windows * (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: None. NOTE: Students should have some experience using a computer/keyboard. This is a beginning course in word processing designed to teach the principles, concepts and procedures in developing effective and appropriate documents. Emphasis is placed on effectively using the keyboard, and creating, transcribing, storing, and printing documents. Microsoft Word software is used for this course. OST 1811 Desktop Publishing 9 (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: None. This course provides theory and hands-on training in desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher software. Students will practice layout theory through completing a variety of projects including flyers, brochures, newspaper and magazine ads, and newsletters. OST 2335 Business Communications (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or completion of ENC 0020 with a grade of C or higher. This course is a study of the underlying principles of written and oral business and application communications for today's business world including letters, memos, and reports. Students will also practice oral communication with attention to posture, gestures and facial expression during the presentations. OST 2431 Legal Office Procedures with Transcription * (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: OST 1435 with a grade of C or higher. This course is a study in legal office procedures with a focus on the preparation of legal documents and transcription. The course includes a review of the appropriate use of communication technology, law office structure and organization, and professional relationships. OST 2611 Medical Transcription I * (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: HSC 1531 with a grade of C or higher. This is a study in medical office procedures with a focus on the preparation of medical documents and transcription. Students produce a variety of medical reports typical of an entry-level medical transcriptionist. Basic knowledge, understanding, and skills are developed through transcription of a variety of medical reports. Significant independent work is done by the student. OST 2621 Medical Transcription II * (3 Credits 3 Hours) Prerequisites: OST 2611 with a grade of C or higher. This is an advanced study of the medical transcription processes of hospitals and ambulatory health care settings through a hands on approach. Emphasis is placed on developing the transcriptionist's "ear" with a resultant increase in speed and accuracy. Style guidelines of the AAMT are emphasized. Medical vocabulary is expanded with a special emphasis on disease processes, surgical procedures, and diagnostic and pharmacological treatments. OST 2773 Advanced Word Processing (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: OST 1764 with a grade of C or higher. This course is designed to teach students how to produce complex documents using advanced word processing functions. Some activities include creating styles, outlines, templates, electronic forms, macros, indexes, and tables of contents. OST 2850 Microsoft Office Professional 9 (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: CGS 1100 with a grade of C or higher. This is a project-based course with a focus on advanced projects that integrate Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. SLS 1350 Employability Skills + (1 Credit--1 Hour) A course required for most business and technical programs that should be completed as early as possible upon enrollment. A course designed to assist students in developing job search skills and in recognizing the factors employers consider essential to the maintenance of good work habits. TAX 2000 Federal Income Tax Preparation (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or higher, or satisfactory scores on the math placement exam at the College Algebra level. This is a course designed to give the student an understanding and application of current federal tax laws pertaining to individual income taxation. Course content includes filing status, gross income inclusions and exclusions, adjusted gross income, itemized deductions, capital gains, and tax credits. COMMUNICATIONS AML 2010 American Literature I u (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: ENC 2321 with a grade of "C" or higher or permission of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. AML 2010 is a study of selected American writers and literary trends from colonial times to the mid-19th century. AML 2010 is a Gordon Rule writing course as defined by SBE Rule 6A-10.030. AML 2020 American Literature II u (3 Credits--3 Hours) Prerequisite: ENC 2321 with a grade of "C" or higher or permission of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. AML 2020 is a study of selected American writers and literary trends from mid-19th century to the present. AML 2020 is a Gordon Rule writing course as defined by SBE Rule 6A-10.030. *Laboratory fee required. 9Lab fee is not required if course is taken online. +Examination fee required. uMeets A.A. degree requirements.

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