ADOT - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

Department of Business Technology (UCT)


ADOT - 1010 PC KEYBOARDING I
[3 hours] Provides a basic understanding of the personal computer, word processing software and the development of keyboarding skills. Learn to format business letters, memos, reports, and tables.


ADOT - 1080 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SKILLS
[3 hours] This course develops the competence of students in applying proofreading, editing, telephone, filing, and vocabulary skills to office situations to enhance their effectiveness as administrative support personnel. Prerequisite: ADOT 1010


ADOT - 1110 PC KEYBOARDING II
[3 hours] Focuses on the improvement of typewriting production and speed building. Course coverage includes production work on professional reports, business correspondence, office forms, and frequent special practice to develop maximum typing skills. Prerequisite: ADOT 1010


ADOT - 1200 SECRETARIAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
[3 hours] This course explores the information processing and administrative support responsibilities and services necessary for the secretary to perform effectively at the operational level in the business office. Prerequisite: ADOT 1010


ADOT - 1410 WORDPERFECT FOR NON MAJORS
[2 hours] The student will gain a fundamental understanding of the word processing software and obtain a solid foundation in using WordPerfect 6.1 Windows program.


ADOT - 1430 MICROSOFT WORD
[2 hours] MS Word will teach students word processing concepts and applications using industry standard software. Students will prepare a variety of documents and master basic software functions in an effective and efficient manner.


ADOT - 2140 MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION
[3 hours] This course provides intensive practice in transcribing business correspondence from machine sources. The course will emphasize efficient use of equipment, preparation of quality correspondence, command of language skills, and achieving an employable transcription rate. Prerequisite: ADOT 2180


ADOT - 2180 WORD PROCESSING OPERATIONS
[3 hours] This course emphasizes the mastery of basic and advanced word processing functions of WordPerfect for Windows to enable the student to function effectively and efficiently in a business environment. Prerequisite: ADOT 1010


ADOT - 2200 OFFICE MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] Students study various organizational forms, the functions of business departments, and relate past office situations to current office conditions in a effort to ensure future effectiveness in office operations. Prerequisite: ADOT 1200


ADOT - 2270 PC KEYBOARDING III
[3 hours] Advanced instruction with emphasis on setting priorities, following directions, evaluating document formats and mailability, composing administrative business correspondence, demonstrating quality and efficiency in document production using industry standard word processing software. Prerequisite: ADOT 1110


ADOT - 2400 DESKTOP PUBLISHING
[3 hours] This course will enable the student to learn the elements of the publishing cycle: writing, editing, typesetting, design, graphic production, page makeup and final publication. Newsletters, brochures, pamphlets fliers will be produced. Prerequisite: ADOT 1010


ADOT - 2940 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE INTERNSHIP
[3 hours] Students will work in an office environment in the local business community and demonstrate the technical and communication skills required for successful performance in an administrative support position. Prerequisite: ADOT 1080, 2180, 1200


ADOT - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] Students will study an appropriate subject mutually agreed upon between the student and instructor. The format may include lecture, computer lab, and/or practical experience. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

Last Updated: 6/27/22