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Administrative Information Services Course Descriptions
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AIS 108
Introduction to Keyboarding Technique
1 credit
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course is designed to teach the keyboard and proper keyboarding technique.
Identical to CMP 108.
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AIS 117
Electronic Keyboarding I
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course introduces techniques of computer keyboarding with emphasis on touch
control, speed, and accuracy. Using a word processing program, the course also
introduces the formats of reports, letters, memos, tables, and employment documents.
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AIS 118
Electronic Keyboarding II
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
After a comprehensive review of basic keyboarding principles with emphasis on
improving speed and accuracy, students use a word processing program to produce
a wide range of typical business correspondence, tables, reports, forms, and
publications based on current office practices. At least one semester of keyboarding
is recommended.
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AIS 213A 
Office Procedures/Records Management
1 credit
Offered every fall semester
One of the three office procedures modules designed to give the student
real-world, hands-on experience while developing knowledge and skills necessary
for work in the business office. In this module, students will learn the basic
principles and procedures of managing business records and documents using alphabetic,
geographic, subject, chronological, and numeric filing systems. Incorporates
both manual and electronic methods of managing information and covers the records
management process from creation to disposition.
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AIS 213B
Office Procedures/Office Transcription
1 credit
Offered every fall semester
One of three office procedures modules designed to give the student real-world,
hands-on experience while developing knowledge and skills necessary for work
in the business office. In this module, students develop skills in the use
of transcribing equipment to produce mailable documents in various business
entities, including the medical, legal, government, education, and general business
field. Emphasizes listening techniques, English fundamentals, proofreading,
and proper formatting. Keyboarding skill necessary.
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AIS 213C
Office Procedures/Electronic Office Equipment
1 credit
Offered every fall semester
One of three office procedures modules designed to give the student real-world,
hands-on experience while developing knowledge and skills necessary for work
in the business office. In this module, students develop skills for operating
electronic calculators, reprographics equipment, and communications equipment.
Students will develop the touch-method of calculating for a variety of business
activities and will use the latest technology for reprographics and communications
tasks. Also includes equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
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AIS 214
The Office Professional
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Study and application of office procedures, skills, and responsibilities that
reflect the technological changes, global influences and professionalism of
the 21st century office professional. Students will learn to be
productive team members; behave ethically; process information via technology;
communicate effectively; prepare travel, meeting, and financial documents; and
lead and supervise others.
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AIS 225
Medical Transcription
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of medical
terminology and medical report formats used in transcription from taped medical
dictation. Recommend keyboarding skills of 40 wpm. Identical to HCE 225.
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AIS 226
Legal Transcription
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course is designed to give the student a working knowledge of legal
terminology and legal report formats used in transcription from taped legal
dictation. Recommend keyboarding skills of 40 wpm.
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AIS 235H
Beginning Microsoft Word
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to cover and practice
basic features of word processing using Microsoft Word software. Identical
to CMP 235H.
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AIS 235I
Intermediate Microsoft Word
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to provide intermediate word processing skills to
students with prior experience using microcomputers and Microsoft Word. It is
recommended that the student key at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute. Identical
to CMP 235I.
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AIS 235J
Advanced Microsoft Word
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to provide advanced word processing skills to students
with prior experience using microcomputers and Microsoft Word. It is recommended
that the student have an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and key at
a minimum rate of 25 words per minute. Identical to CMP 235J.
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AIS 237
Word Processing Applications
3 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn word processing
for employment purposes or home use and to utilize a microcomputer as a word
processor. It is recommended that the student key at a minimum rate of 40 net
words per minute.
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AIS 238
Advanced Office Applications
3 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: CMP 101 or CMP 103 or instructor approval
In this project oriented course, students create documents suitable for
professional and personal purposes. Prior knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet
and database applications is essential. Activities will include merging, macros,
templates, sorting, calculated tables, file management, styles, fill-in forms,
and graphic use. Upon completion of this course students will possess the skills
necessary to prepare for MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) exam.
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AIS 239A
Multimedia/Electronic Task Management
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
One of three multimedia modules designed to give students a higher level
of office technology skills. Using a Desktop Information Management (DIM) program,
students will learn how to manage e-mail, organize schedules, maintain contact
lists and to-do lists, and keep a log of computer tasks. This module also includes
integrating data to and from other applications. Identical to CMP 239A.
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AIS 239B
Multimedia/Digital Imaging
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
One of three multimedia modules designed to give students a higher level
of office technology skills. This module provides students with hands-on experience
with digital imaging technology including scanners, digital cameras, and photo
software. Students must be familiar with basic desktop publishing techniques
to complete projects. Identical to CMP 239B.
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AIS 239C
Multimedia/Internet for Business
1 credit
Offered every spring semester
One of three multimedia modules designed to give students a higher level
of office technology skills. In this module, students learn and apply the tools,
language, and culture of the Internet. Important ethical issues are addressed
as individual and team Internet projects are completed. Projects will include
web site design and research. Identical to CMP 239C.
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AIS 240
Desktop Publishing
2 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Emphasizes basic to intermediate skills in desktop publishing through a
variety of modern, real-life activities using both desktop publishing and word
processing software. Students will develop skills in making design and typography
decisions, handling multicolumn documents, inserting and editing graphics, and
creating styles and charts. Students will create a portfolio of business documents
to demonstrate mastery. Word processing skill is needed.
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AIS 241
Integrated Business Projects
3 credits
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: AIS 238 or instructor approval
Reinforces the major office applications found in suite software–word
processing, electronic presentations, spreadsheets, and databases. Students
use the applications software in real-world situations that show the significance
of learning the software and that require decision-making and problem-solving
skills.
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AIS 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Administrative Information
Services.
AIS 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Administrative Information
Services.
AIS 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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