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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Word Processing
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
POFI 2401 Word Processing
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Business Office Technology
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Word processing software (Microsoft Office Word) focusing on business applications.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
4:2:4
Equated Pay Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
10/28/19
Celine Siewert
Celine Siewert
David Kucera
Paul J. Quinn
Paul J. Quinn
10/28/19
10/28/19
12/09/19
09/26/19
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
I. Creating and editing documents
II. Formatting and customizing documents
III. Working with reports and multipage documents
IV. Using tables, columns, and graphics
V. Using templates and mail merge
VI. Using custom styles and building blocks
VII. Advanced tables and graphics
VIII. Using desktop publishing and graphic features
IX. Working collaboratively and integrating applications
X. Automating tasks using templates and macros
XI. Working with forms and master documents
XII. Customizing word and using sky drive and office web apps
XIII. Keyboarding skills
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Apply basic and advanced formatting skills and special functions to produce documents.
Methods of Assessment:
Hands-on Application tests
Written Theory Tests
Daily work and Exercises
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Latest edition of GO! with Microsoft Word 2016 Comprehensive by Gaskin with Mylab.
Keyboarding textbook.
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
20 computers with USB ports in the front, Laser printer, at least one color printer, desks for the computers and printers,
internet access, and the latest version of Microsoft Office Word.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
60% Hands-on Application Test average
20% Written Theory Tests average
20% Daily work Exercises grade average
If your score is Your grade is
90% up to 100% A
80% up to 89% B
70% up to 79% C
60% up to 69% D
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59% or below F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist