NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 340

10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-106-131 BUSINESS GRAMMAR & PROOFREADING ... Develop grammar and proofreading skills to communicate professionally in writing . Focuses on the development of grammar , word usage , and punctuation , in order to compose and edit errorfree business documents . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-106-102 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES ... an introduction to the information processing cycle including new technology , computer system unit , Internet research , input and output devices , software , networks , ergonomics , and data storage . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-103-161 OUTLOOK ... create and organize E-mail , schedule meetings , create tasks , and manage contacts . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-106-142 SOFTWARE PROJECTS ... applying Windows and Word features to manage and format business documents while exercising decision-making , increasing ef�ciency , and enhancing keyboarding skills . Windows , advanced Word , and minimum 45 wpm is highly recommended . ( Prerequisite : 10-106-114 , Keyboard-Speed Building ; Corequisite : 10-103-122 , Micro : Word-Part 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-103-122 MICRO : WORD-PART 2 ... advanced word processing features including working with headers / footers , inserting quick parts , themes , styles , sort and select ; footnotes / endnotes , images , shapes , shared documents ; specialized tables and indexes ; forms ; and sharing data . ( Corequisite : 10-103-121 , Micro : Word-Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-106-172 CUSTOMER CONTACT SKILLS ... a hands-on approach to dealing with customers on the phone and in-person . Students will develop effective and ef�cient telephone etiquette , messaging , and voicemail skills . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about �scal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the �rst of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-106-197 OFFICE PROFESSIONAL INTERN PRACTICUM ... hands-on experience applying skills developed in the program at an approved employment site with employer supervision and discussion with the instructor . Course should be taken during the last semester . ( Corequisites : 10-106-127 , Administrative Business Procedures ; 10-801-136 , English Composition 1 ; 10-804-134 , Mathematical Reasoning ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-106-127 ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS PROCEDURES ... explore the role and responsibility of an administrative assistant . Use effective written and verbal communication to create agendas , take meeting minutes , itineraries , letters , e-mails , and other business documents . ( Prerequisites : 10-106-131 , Business Grammar & Proofreading ; 10-103-161 Outlook ; Corequisite : 10-106-142 , Software Projects ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-106-154 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ... major systems of �ling classi�cation : alphabetic , numeric , geographic and subject ; retention and disposition of records ; records equipment and technology . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-103-131 MICRO : EXCEL-INTRO ... creating worksheets , enhancing worksheet appearance , moving data between worksheets and workbooks , using formulas and functions , creating charts and using clip art . Windows experience improves success . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-103-151 MICRO : POWERPOINT-INTRO ... presentation skills using : graphics , diagrams , design themes , sounds , animations , slide transitions , and integration with other software . Windows experience improves success . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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