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BUOT 1100 - Professional Development

This course is designed to introduce students to the attributes and techniques vital to projecting effective personal and professional images to the business world. Essential topics include: human relations and office interactions; professional image and attitude; interviewing skills and employment documents; and job search, acquisition, retention, and advancement skills and techniques.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
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BUOT 1110 - Document Production I

An introduction course with emphasis on learning the alpha and numeric keyboard and developing skill in straight copy and production (simple office jobs) typing. 1-2-2.

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2.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
4.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
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BUOT 1120 - Document Production II

The application of basic skills and techniques to letter writing and other business communications. Continued development of speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: BUOT 1110. 1-2-2.

2.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
4.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lab
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BUOT 1140 - Business English

Emphasis is placed on oral communications, spelling and vocabulary. Skill development includes the mechanics of writing, such as capitalization, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure and style. 3-0-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture
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BUOT 1150 - Business Communications

A continuation of BUOT 1140 with further emphasis on practical applications of communication skills, speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Stress is placed on written business communications, memos, news releases, and letters. Special emphasis is given to the job application letter and personal data sheet. Traits such as accuracy, organization, proofreading and correcting business correspondence are cultivated. Prerequisite: BUOT 1140. 3-0-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture

Course Attributes:
General Management Electives
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BUOT 1160 - Office Procedures

Students gain practical experience in a variety of secretarial techniques necessary in performing office work efficiently. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to enter the business world equipped with basic skills and knowledge of common office procedures. Prerequisite: Program admission. 3-0-3, BUOT 1110 and BUOT 1140.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture

Course Attributes:
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BUOT 1170 - Office Accounting

This course is designed to stress basic record keeping skills, the purpose of vital office records, and practice in the use of office forms. Areas of study included are payroll, banking, retail, wholesale, and bookkeeping records. 3-0-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture

Course Attributes:
Auto Fundamentals Major, Major Comp Aid Design & Draft, Comp Draft & Design Elec, General Management Electives 
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BUOT 1300 - Word Processing I

Students will be introduced to the origin and development of word processing, become familiar with basic word processing terminology, become aware of career opportunities for skilled word processors, and obtain basic experience operating word processing equipment. The course emphasizes the importance of proficient language arts skills and accurate proofreading as vital elements of efficient word processing. Prerequisite: BUOT 1110. 2-2-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab
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BUOT 1310 - Word Processing II

Students master increased skill levels in performing word processing operations. Experience is centered around the variety of software applications available for computer use. There is continued emphasis on editing and proofreading skills necessary for quality output of business documents. Prerequisites: BUOT 1300. 2-2-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab
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BUOT 1321 - Desk Top Publishing

This course emphasizes the intensive use of desktop publishing to create publications such as letterheads, resumes, fliers, brochures, reports, newsletters, and business cards. Topics include desktop publishing concepts, operation of DTP software with special emphasis on WordPerfect, electronic page layout, basic graphic design, and practical applications

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab

Course Attributes:
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BUOT 1512 - Business Transcription

Students will gain experience in machine transcription as found in a variety of business office settings. Transcription and formatting of standard business documents places a strong emphasis on word usage, proofreading, grammar, and punctuation. Other topics include proper maintenance and use of equipment and supplies, work area management, and speed and accuracy.

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab 
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BUOT 1550 - Medical Terminology

This course introduces the basic spelling and pronunciation of medical terms and the use of these terms as they relate to anatomy, treatment, surgery, and drugs. Also included in this course iss terminology as it relates to the structure of the body. Topics include medical prefixes, roots, suffixes, word elements, spelling, pronunciation, definitions, and anatomical terms of the body and system. 3-0-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture
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BUOT 1555 - Medical Coding

This course introduces students to the system and complexities of medical coding. Diagnostic and procedural codes required for physicians' reports, billing, and insurance claim forms are studied. Learners explore common coding requirements and problems encountered in the real world of "health care environment."

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
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BUOT 1560 - Medical Transcription

This course provides experience in medical machine transcription working with the most frequently used medical reports. Topics include proper maintenance and usage of equipment and supplies, work area management, transcription techniques, proper formats, speed and accuracy, proofreading, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Prerequisites: BUOT 1140, BUOT 1550, BUOT 1300. 3-3-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab
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BUOT 1570 - Medical Office Procedures

This course emphasizes essential skills required for the medical office. Topics include: medical law and ethics, patient relations/human relations, medical records management, scheduling appointments, pegboard accounting, health insurance, and billing/collection. Prerequisites: BUOT 1100, BUOT 1550, BUOT 1300, BUOT 1160. 3-3-3

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab
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BUOT 1600 - Business Mathematics

Presentation of the mathematical skills and practices using the touch technique in electronic operations which will be beneficial to the student in a business career and in everyday activities. Topics include fundamental mathematical operations, mathematical skills in business related problem solving, and interpretation of mathematical information using electronic equipment. 3-0-3.

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture
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BUOT 1800 - Advanced Office Procedures

This course serves as a capstone course which provides students with the opportunity to apply skills acquired in other coursework. Students apply the integrated features of Microsoft Office software programs to simulated office projects. Other topics include written and oral communication, telecommunications, filing and records management, and the use and procurement of office equipment. An emphasis is also placed on professional office interactions. This course is to be completed during the student's last semester. Pre-requisites: BUOT 1310, CITP 1305, CITP 2410, and BUOT 1150.

3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab 
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BUOT 1870 - Adv Medical Office Procedures

The student will use computerized medical practice management software to administer the essential daily activities of a medical office as related to the maintenance of patient records and financial information. This course will serve as a capstone course to the Medical Office Specialist program. 3 class 3 credits

3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lecture
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BUOT 1900 - Bus Office Spec Internship

This course is designed to provide student work experience in the occupational environment. Topics include applying classroom knowledge and skills, working cooperatively with co-workers and management, as well as listening and following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business and Office Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all BUOT courses and restricted electives. 0-6-3. Internship to be completed during the student's last semester prior to graduation.

3.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
6.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lab
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BUOT 1910 - Med Office Spec Internship

This course provides student work experiences in an off- campus environment. Topics include applying classroom knowledge and skills, working cooperatively with co-workers and management, listening and following directions. Students will be under the supervision of the Business and Office Technology program faculty and/or persons designated to coordinate work experience arrangements. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in all BUOT courses and restricted electives. 0-6-3. Internship to be completed during the student's last semester prior to graduation.

3.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
6.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate - Semester
Schedule Types: Lab
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