89 *PD170A. Introduction to Windows/Hardware (1) This unit covers an introduction to the basic parts which make up a PC system, their functions, and an introduction to using Windows and DOS. Keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended. *PD170B. Introduction to Word Processing (1) This unit introduces the basic components of word processing including creating, storing, retrieving, editing, and merging documents. Keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended. *PD170C. Introduction to Spreadsheets (1) This unit introduces spreadsheet systems, their functionality, manipulation and application. Keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended. *PD170D. Introduction to Database (1) This unit introduces the basic components for a database system and its applications. Keyboarding skill of 25 wpm is recommended. * The TBE PD170 course may be taken as one course or as four separate units. General education credit will be given ONLY upon the completion of all four units. When the last unit is completed, please check with the TBE Department to apply for General Education credit. 201. Business English/Machine Transcription (4) English essentials, letter writing, proofreading, and transcribing machines. Prerequisites: TBE PD170 or TBE 170B. 202. Records Management (3) The management, planning, and controlling of records including retrieval, equipment, supplies, microforms, vital records, word processing, and data automation techniques. 220. DOS/Windows (3) Provides basic DOS/Windows use on a personal computer. Prerequisite: TBE PD170 or TBE 170A. 250. Introduction to Telecommunications (4) Fundamental concepts of telecommunications. State of the art technologies and applications. 270. Introduction to LAN Management (3) Local area networking concepts including needs analysis, configuration, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: TBE 220. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Telecommunications & Business Education Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 300. Intermediate Word Processing (2) Developing in-depth skill in WordPerfect software applications including sort, tables, newspaper and parallel columns, reports, and graphics. Prerequisite: TBEPD170or TBE 170B. 301. Advanced Word Processing Applications (3) Tables, letters, reports, graphics, and other office applications using WordPerfect software. Prerequisites: TBE 300. 302. Word Processing Systems (4) The effect of modern technology upon people, procedures, and equipment. Merging of information systems with origination, production, reproduction, distribution, and storage. 307. Intermediate Spreadsheet Applications (2) Developing in-depth skills of spreadsheet software applications. Prerequisite: TBE PD170 or TBE 170C. 308. Intermediate Database Applications (1) Developing in-depth skills of database software applications. Prerequisite: TBE PD170 or TBE 170D. 309. Graphics (2) Developing skills using graphic software for office applications to include charts, diagrams, certificates, print fonts and sizes, and importing data from other software. The software used for this course is Harvard Graphics. Prerequisites: TBE PD170 or TBE 170B. 310. Introductory Desktop Publishing (3) Operation of latest methods in desktop publishing software including creating, storing, retrieving, and editing of brochures, flyers, and other publications. Word processing background recommended. 311. Intermediate Desktop Publishing (3) Integration of a series of documents in a variety of software packages and scanned art files into large volume publications using windows and a variety of graphics. Prerequisite: TBE 310. 312. Advanced Desktop Publishing (3) Applications of a variety of software packages, scanned files, and generated files for the production of large volumes including professional reports, manuals, forms, and illustrated documents. Prerequisite: TBE 311. 325. Business Communications (4) Review and application of oral and written communications, including report writing. Prerequisite: English 111. 350. Transport Media (3) Transport media, requirements, and considerations. Definitions, design parameters, technical standards, operations, and maintenance requirements utilized in baseband and broadband communication. TBE 250 or equivalent recommended. 352. Telephone Switching Systems (3) Components and management of PBX, key, and other telephone systems. Software operating switching systems. Requirements and the laws affecting Shared Tenant Services. TBE 250 or equivalent recommended. 353. Modern Office Procedures (3) Provides knowledge and skills for modern office procedures with microprocessor applications. Prerequisite: TBE 201 354. Data and Digital Services (3) Applications of interfaces, carriers, software, and hardware used with digital services. TBE 250 and Math 105 recommended. 355. Administrative Support Systems (4) Analyzing office support systems and procedures including planning and implementation, office structure and operations, jobs and productivity. Prerequisites: TBE 250 or TBE 302. 356. Administrative Systems Management (3) Principles of office management and information processing installations including: duties, selection, and training of personnel; layout and workflow systems; systems control. 360. Principles of Business/Marketing Education (3) Introduction to the field of business/marketing education, including curriculum, standards, counseling, tech prep, competency-based testing, research, and current trends. Must be taken before student teaching. 361. Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Office Practice (3) Research into methods, objectives, grading, testing, supplies, and teaching demonstrations. Must be taken before student teaching. 363. Methods of Teaching General Business and Marketing Subjects (3) Analysis and research into methods of teaching nonskill business and marketing subjects with special emphasis on objectives, testing, and grading. Must be taken before student teaching. 365. Telecommunications Traffic Technology (4) Obtaining, interpreting, and using traffic information in telecommunications. Evaluating costs and techniques. TBE 250, TBE 350, TBE 352, TBE 354, and Quant 260 recommended. 410. Software Integration (3) Developing software integration skills utilizing word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphic software. Prerequisites: TBE 300, TBE 307, and TBE 308 or equivalent. 449. Telecommunications Internship (1-6) An internship experience must be completed in a telecommunications environment. Placement and objectives must be approved by the department prior to registering for the course. Simultaneous enrollment in TBE 450 is recommended. Prerequisite: Should be taken one or two quarters before graduation after all telecommunication courses have been completed. 450. Telecommunications Senior Project (4) A capstone project applying the principles of telecommunications specifically to the development of a telecommunications system in conjunction with a local business. Simultaneous enrollment in TBE 449 is recommended. Prerequisite: Should be taken quarter before graduation after all telecommunication courses have been completed. 470. Telecommunications Networking (3) System and design implementation of telecommunications systems in an environment where information processing occurs at geographically different locations. Topics include: Interconnection devices and techniques; voice, data, and image switching; and message switching in relation to telecommunications concepts. Prerequisites: TBE 270, TBE 365. 471. Telecommunications Voice Networking (3) System and design implications of voice systems in an environment where voice processing occurs at geographically different locations. Topics include: interconnection devices and techniques, PBX programming, and features and functions of voice systems. Prerequisite: TBE 270, TBE 365. 480. Independent Research (1-5) Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of TBE 289. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Seminar (3) Research and discussion of office-related problems. fliijiaf GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE- COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University