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Business English focuses on the improvement of basic grammar and proofreading skills needed to effectively compose and edit written business documents. Specific areas include proofreading, parts of speech, sentence structure, capitalization, abbreviation, number usage, punctuation, writing styles, and vocabulary.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

Students will use a personal computer to demonstrate basic skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Students will also identify hardware components, demonstrate effective internet usage, and use the tools within the BTC learning management system. For off-campus, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

A touch typing course for beginners as well as those needing to brush up on their keyboarding skills. Course covers learning to type alphabetical keys by touch using proper technique. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 50 or higher or RDG 085 with a C or better.

Future Offerings:

Provides skillbuilding, production typing, and Microsoft Word fundamentals at the beginning or review level. Students use MS Word to format letters, memos, reports, and tables. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 105; or instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

Business English focuses on the improvement of basic grammar and proofreading skills needed to effectively compose and edit written business documents. Specific areas include proofreading, parts of speech, sentence structure, capitalization, abbreviation, number usage, punctuation, writing styles, and vocabulary.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

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Focuses on the application of the electronic calculator to business transactions and accounting activities. Students will develop speed on the 10-key by touch method. Note: This course meets the computation general education requirements for the medical coding and billing program only.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 50 or MATH 090 with a C or better or instructor permission.

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Develops skills for indexing, coding, and cross-referencing documents in alphabetic, subject, chronologic, numeric and geographic filing systems. Includes requisitions and charge-outs, records transfer, various filing systems, and an overall view of the role of records management in business including electronic and image records.

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Students will apply math concepts to business applications in the areas of banking, business statistics, markup/markdown, payroll, debt, credit cards, investments, and insurance. It is recommended that students have a calculator with the exponent function.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Arithmetic (50) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Arithmetic (238) or higher OR MATH 90 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

This course introduces students to effective written and oral business communication. Students will learn to compose effective business writings including letters, memos, technical descriptions and procedures, reports, and employment documents. Students will learn effective oral presentation and job interviewing skills. Students will use various forms of technology including email, online file sharing and live web conferencing. Students will need access to web cam and audio. It is recommended that BUS 188 (Business English) and CAP106 (Formatting with MS Word) be taken before BUS 171 (Technical Communications). NOTE: When this course is taught online, students will be expected to participate in two synchronous web conferences.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer scores: 71 Reading or a C or higher in RDG 085; 71 Sentence Skills or a C or higher in ENGL 092; CAP 101 with a C or higher and CAP 105 with a C or higher.

Future Offerings:

Business English focuses on the improvement of basic grammar and proofreading skills needed to effectively compose and edit written business documents. Specific areas include proofreading, parts of speech, sentence structure, capitalization, abbreviation, number usage, punctuation, writing styles, and vocabulary.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher and ACCUPLACER Classic Sentence Skills (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

Students will use a personal computer to demonstrate basic skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Students will also identify hardware components, demonstrate effective internet usage, and use the tools within the BTC learning management system. For off-campus, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
ACCUPLACER Classic Reading (71) or higher OR ACCUPLACER NextGen Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

A touch typing course for beginners as well as those needing to brush up on their keyboarding skills. Course covers learning to type alphabetical keys by touch using proper technique. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 50 or higher or RDG 085 with a C or better.

Future Offerings:

Provides skillbuilding, production typing, and Microsoft Word fundamentals at the beginning or review level. Students use MS Word to format letters, memos, reports, and tables. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 105; or instructor permission.

Future Offerings:

Designed to help students improve their speed and accuracy at the computer. Computerized lessons analyze areas of weakness and provide appropriate drills for improvement. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 106; or instructor permission.

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Students will use Microsoft Outlook to learn how to effectively manage settings, incoming and outgoing messages, schedules, and contacts. Students will use various views, create rules for processing emails, create auto-replies, and use search features. Students will create, format, and manage messages including BCC, signature lines, and processing junk emails. Students will share calendars, set appointments, create meetings, and manage a task list. Students will create and use contacts and distribution lists. Students will research email etiquette and corporate email policies, and apply email writing techniques to business scenarios.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101 with a C or higher or Instructor Permission

Future Offerings:

Students receive hands-on instruction using the commands and features of Word to create simple to complex business documents. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
CAP 101 and CAP 105 with a C or better grade in each course or instructor permission.

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This course provides a practical hands-on approach to developing the skills to use the powerful spreadsheet application, Excel. Students will use Excel to organize and analyze data, perform numerical calculations, and illustrate relationships in numerical data by displaying charts. For off-campus work, a Windows-based computer is required.

Prerequisites:
BUS100 or BUS150 or AMATH100 or MATH&107 or higher; and CAP101.

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Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.

Prerequisites:
Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score of 71 or a C grade in RDG 085, and Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 71 or a C grade in ENGL 092.

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