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Home : Educational Programs : Course Descriptions : Business Office Technology and Education -- BOTE

Business Office Technology and Education -- BOTE

Keyboarding I (BOTE 102) - 3 credits
Basic instruction and practice in using the alphanumeric keyboard. Emphasis on proper fingering for touch operation of the keyboard, development of speed and accuracy, and exploration of business document formatting.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Transcription and Editing (BOTE 111) - 1 credit
Development of skills in operation of transcription machines; production of accurate keyboarded material; reinforcement of language arts skills.
Fall and Spring semester.


Information Processing (BOTE 127) - 3 credits
Introductory computer course covering terminology and concepts of computer use as well as software applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and Internet use.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Related Learnings (BOTE 131, 132, 231, 232) - 1 credit each
Development of classroom learnings and discussions through office and business visitations, speaker and film presentations, and actual related business job projects.
Fall and Spring semester.


Word Processing (BOTE 147) - 3 credits
Use of current word processing software to create professional business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables, forms, brochures, and graphic aids. Advanced features in printing, macros, and merging also practiced. Minimum basic keyboarding skill of 30 wpm.
Fall and Spring semester.


Keyboard Speed Building (BOTE 148) - 2 credits
Development of increased speed and accuracy, timed writings of straight and rough draft copy, improvement of keyboarding techniques, introduction to letter and memo writing, tabulation techniques, and manuscript preparation through drill work.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Keyboarding II (BOTE 152) - 3 credits
Development of speed and accuracy in keyboarding straight copy and production activities. Emphasis placed on formatting and keying various business documents including memos, letters, reports, and tables from straight copy, rough drafts, and unarranged material.
Prerequisite: A minimum basic keyboarding skill of 35 wpm.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Medical Terminology (BOTE 171) - 3 credits
Study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words of medical terms and their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Emphasis on building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems.
Fall semester.


Computerized Accounting (BOTE 188) - 3 credits
Use of microcomputers to perform all the accounting cycle functions, prepare financial statements, and perform and maintain payroll records.
Prerequisite: Accounting 200.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Keyboarding III (BOTE 201) - 3 credits
Advanced skill development in business document production and straight copy speed and accuracy.
Prerequisite: BOTE 152.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Office Management (BOTE 209) - 3 credits
Introduction of office management concepts and technology, including office facilities development, office systems, human relations, office ethics and etiquette, and various administrative duties and responsibilities.
Spring semester.


Business Reports and Communications (BOTE 210) - 3 credits
Study of oral and written communication in business settings. Exploration of nonverbal and group communication, listening and research skills, cross-cultural communication, job search techniques, ethics, technology, and preparation of business correspondence.
Fall semester.


Records Management (BOTE 217) - 3 credits
Study of the systematic control of business records through manual and electronic applications. Discussion of records, creation, distribution, utilization, retention, storage, protection, preservation, and final disposition.
Fall semester.


Desktop Publishing (BOTE 218) - 3 credits
Software application course providing students skill in electronic layout, editing, and production of documents.
Prerequisite: Minimum keyboarding skill of 30 wpm.
Fall semester.


Medical Transcription I (BOTE 222) - 3 credits
Course in medical keyboarding and transcription of pre-recorded medical dictation.
Prerequisites: BOTE 102, 171.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Applied Medical Transcription II (BOTE 223) - 3 credits
Transcription of authentic physician-dictated reports organized by medical specialty. Emphasis on development of accuracy, speed, and medical knowledge for transcription of history and physical examination reports, consultations, emergency room reports, discharge summaries, operative reports, laboratory reports, diagnostic studies, radiology and pathology reports. Efficient use of reference materials and other resources. Application of editing and proofreading techniques, grammar, and punctuation.
Prerequisite BOTE 222.
Fall and Spring semester.


Legal Transcription (BOTE 251) - 3 credits
Laboratory course in legal keyboarding and transcription of pre-recorded legal dictation.
Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.


Administrative Office Procedures (BOTE 275) - 3 credits
Capstone course emphasizing duties, responsibilities, and personal qualities of office personnel in today’s automated office. Use of advanced computer applications and related office technology included.
Fall semester.


Special Topics (BOTE 299) - 1-6 credits
Approval of instructor.