• Accounting - ATG
• Business - BUS
• Management - MGT
• Marketing - MKT
• Office Technology Systems - OFF
• Personal Computer Information Specialist - PCI

Accounting                            ATG

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems/Engineering and Technology
(815) 921-3101

ATG 106 -Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credits
IAI: None    1.1
Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credit teaches the theory of double entry accounting, which utilizes both a debit and credit part for every business transaction. Recording transactions in the general journal, posting transactions to the general ledger, and the preparing of the work sheet and preparation of the income statement, capital statement, and balance sheet will be covered.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1    Lab: 0

ATG 107 - Introduction to Accounting Special Journals
IAI: None     1.1
Introduction to Accounting Special Journals is a continuation of Accounting 106, Debits and Credits. The course demonstrates the use of the special journals to save time and effort by grouping similar transactions and by division of labor. Special journals studied include the Combined Journal, Sales Journal, Purchases Journal, Cash Receipts Journal, and Cash Payments Journal. Posting procedures and special ledgers will also be covered.
Prerequisite: ATG 106
Credit: 1 semester hour        
Lecture: 1    Lab: 0

ATG 110 - Financial Accounting
IAI: BUS 903    1.1
Financial Accounting presents accounting as an information system that produces summary financial statements, primarily for users external to a business or other enterprise. Students study the forms of business organization and the common transactions entered into by businesses. The emphasis is on understanding and applying basic accounting principles and other concepts that guide the reporting of the effect of transactions and other economic events on the financial condition and operating results of a business. How to analyze and interpret historical financial statements, as well, and the limitations of using these in making forward-looking business decisions is included. The primary content emphasis will be accounting for current assets and liabilities, long-term assets and liabilities, stockholder equity, corporations’ cash flow statements, and financial statement analyses.
Prerequisite: ATG 106 and ATG 107 with grade “C” or higher; or, completion of high school accounting with grade “C” or higher. Or consent of instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

ATG 111 - Managerial Accounting
IAI: BUS 904    1.1
Managerial Accounting presents accounting as a system of producing information for internal use in managing business. The course emphasizes the identification, accumulation, and interpretation of information for planning, controlling, and evaluating the performance of the separate components of a business. Included is the identification and measurement of the costs of producing goods or services and how to analyze and control these costs. Decision models commonly used in making specific short- and long-term business decisions also are included.
Prerequisite: ATG 110
Credit: 4 semester hours    
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

ATG 120 - Microcomputer Spreadsheet Application in Accounting
IAI: None     1.2
Microcomputer Spreadsheet Application in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer spreadsheet software program to solve accounting problems and to report accounting information. Current software available for the IBM-compatible microcomputer will be used.
Prerequisite: ATG 110; or ATG 106 and ATG 107
Credit: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2

ATG 123 – General Ledger Software Applications in Accounting
IAI: None    1.2
General Ledger Software Applications in Accounting concentrates on the utilization of a computer general ledger software program to solve accounting problems, and to report accounting information.  The payroll function is introduced including current regulations. Current commercial software available for the IBM-compatible micro computer will be used.
Prerequisites: ATG 110 and CIS 102 or CIS 202.
Credits: 2
Lecture: 1    Lab: 2

ATG 210 - Cost Accounting
IAI: None     1.1
Cost Accounting studies the nature of costs and relevant accounting data for purposes of improving decision-making. The determination of product costs, budgets and standards, and capital budgeting are among the topics studied. This course is a core curriculum requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting.
Prerequisite: ATG 111 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

ATG 215 - Intermediate Accounting I
IAI: None     1.1
Intermediate Accounting I is an in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting information. The efforts of accounting organizations such as the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board), the APB (Accounting Principles Board), and the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) are reflected in the material. Issues covered include those related to the Balance Sheet, Statement of Retained Earnings, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows. Representative areas of accounting include, but are not limited to, cash, receivables, inventories, and property, plant, and equipment. This course is a core course requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting. (Offered fall semester only.)
Prerequisite: ATG 111 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

ATG 216 - Intermediate Accounting II
IAI: None     1.1
Intermediate Accounting II is a continuation of the in-depth analysis of accounting principles related to the preparation of general-purpose financial statements for external users of accounting information, which started in ATG 215.  Representative areas of accounting include, but are not limited to, liabilities, including long-term debt, stockholders equity, earnings per share, revenue recognition, accounting for income taxes, accounting for leases, accounting for pensions, and the statement of cash flows. This is a requirement of the financial accounting option of the A.A.S. degree in accounting. (Offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: ATG 215
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

ATG 218 - Federal Income Tax
IAI: None     1.2
Federal Income Tax is a course where emphasis is placed on federal income taxes for the individual. The course covers both the practical preparation of income tax returns and the theoretical understanding of the law. Subjects covered include taxation of non-business individuals, proprietary business operations, and gains/losses from the sale of various types of property. The federal income taxation of partnerships and corporations will also be introduced. This course is a core curriculum requirement for an A.A.S. degree in accounting.
Prerequisite: ATG 110 or consent of division director or instructor.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

ATG 220- Fraud Detection and Deterrence
IAI: None    1.2
Fraud examination will cover the principle and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses.
Prerequisites: ATG 110
Credits: 3    
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

ATG 291 - Internship Accounting
IAI: None    1.2
Internship Accounting enables the student to work part-time as an accounting intern in a business organization, educational institution, or government agency. This will be done under the supervision of a college accounting faculty member. It is the student’s responsibility to secure this part-time or full-time position, and approval must be obtained from the college faculty member. The number of work hours is variable.   
Prerequisite: 30 semester hours of credit in the accounting curriculum.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 5-30

ATG 295 - Independent Study in Accounting
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study in Accounting enables the student to conduct an individual project based on a special area of interest in accounting. Course requirements are based on a special area of interest in accounting. Course requirements are based on the nature of the project undertaken.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6    Lab: 0

ATG 298 – Accounting Capstone
IAI: None    1.2
Accounting Capstone course will reinforce concepts learned throughout the accounting program by applying accounting knowledge and skills to problems and cases. Students will have the option to take the national certification exam and obtain their Certified Bookkeeper Certificate upon completion of the course.
Prerequisites: This course is to be taken the final semester prior to graduation. At least 18 credit hours of ATG courses must be completed with a grade “C” or higher.
Credits: 4
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

Business                                BUS

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems/Engineering and Technology
(815) 921-3101

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business
IAI: None    1.1
Introduction to Business introduces business functions, operations, and organization. The course includes ownership and management, forms of organizations, finance, business ethics, personnel and labor-management relations, and marketing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0


BUS 103 - Business Mathematics
IAI: None    1.2
Business Mathematics develops skill in handling the mathematics of business transactions as a businessperson and a consumer. After a review of the fundamental processes, problems are covered which involve percentage, markup, discounts, interest, taxation, bank reconciliation, payroll, insurance, index numbers, stocks and bonds. Credit may not be earned in both BUS 100 and 103.
Prerequisite: MTH 091 & MTH 092 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 105 - Consumer Economics and Personal Finance
IAI: None    1.1
Consumer Economics and Personal Finance studies the personal, social, and political aspects of consumer roles. Among the topics discussed are consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer law, consumer decision-making, purchase decisions in various product and service categories, budgeting, taxes, macro-economic policy and inflation, borrowing, saving and investing.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 170 – Introduction to Organizational Behavior
IAI: None    1.2
Introduction to Organizational Behavior is an introduction to the theories and concepts of human behavior and organizations. Foundations of behavior of individuals and groups and organizational structure are studied. Application of these theories and concepts of management issues are discussed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 200 - Legal Environment in Business
IAI: None    1.1
Legal Environment in Business is a study of the legal and social environment of business, with emphases on business ethics and corporate social responsibilities. Areas of concentration include governmental regulation of business, securities law, consumer protection law, labor law and employment law.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 201 - Business Law
IAI: None    1.1
Business Law is an introduction to the legal system as it affects business activity. Areas of concentration include formation and nature of contracts, the agency relationships, and the Uniform Commercial Code, Law of Sales, and Commercial Paper.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 203 - Economics for Business
IAI: None    1.1
Economics for Business is a basic survey course in economics focusing on conceptual understanding of basic economic principles and their application to practical analysis rather than mathematical interpretations. Areas of concentration include economic decision-making, price determination, goals and problems of the macro economy, the role of government in the macro-economy and markets, monetary theory, costs of production, competition and market structure, and labor issues.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 206 - Fundamentals of Investing
IAI: None    1.2
Fundamentals of Investing is a course that focuses on personal investment planning and analysis. Emphasis will be on methods of evaluation applicable to all types of personal investments. Specific vehicles discussed include common and preferred stock, short to long-term debt securities, gold, real estate and other tangibles, no-load and load mutual funds, insurance products, IRA’s and other retirement vehicles, warrants, options and futures contracts. Suitability of particular investments to individual student objectives and circumstances will be stressed.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 223 - Business Statistics
IAI: BUS 901    1.1
Business Statistics addresses the basic concepts of statistical analysis used in business decision-making, including the use of probability to deal with uncertainty.  The student will analyze and work out simple problems and will be able to recognize the application of different statistical techniques, interpret the results of analyses, and recognize instances in which statistical techniques have been misused. Statistical concepts and techniques covered include measures of location, measures of variability, sampling distributions, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, variance analysis, and simple linear regression.
Prerequisite: MTH 120 or MTH 160 or approval of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 272 - Internship in Business Administration
IAI: None    1.2
Internship in Business Administration recognizes that participation in a work setting can provide a significant educational experience beyond what can be accomplished in a formal classroom. This course provides supervised occupational experience in business administration. The student will identify an area of career emphasis which should relate to the student’s intended career objective. A training plan will be developed by the student, the faculty coordinator, and the cooperating employment supervisor. The internship site is to be arranged by the student. A maximum of six semester hours of credit can be earned in this course or a combination of this course and an independent study course.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the Business Administration curriculum at Rock Valley College.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 5-30

BUS 279 - Principles of Finance
IAI: None    1.2
Principles of Finance is an introduction of financial techniques used in management decisions. The course emphasizes the basic principles of finance including the process, institutions, markets, and instruments involved in the transfer of money among individuals, businesses and governments.
Prerequisite: ATG 110
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 282 - International Business
IAI: None    1.2
International Business examines why international business takes place, what advantages accrue to firms operating internationally, what makes international business different from purely domestic operations, and how these operations relate to a country’s overall international economic position.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 Introduction to Business
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

BUS 295 - Independent Study in Business Administration
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study in Business Administration is designed for the student who desires to conduct an individual project or research based on personal goals and objectives in an area of special interest in business. Course requirements are based on the nature of the subject under study. A maximum of six semester hours of credit can be earned in this course or a combination of this course and an internship course. This course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the general business curriculum, completion of 30 semester hours of credit Rock Valley College and consent of the instructor or Associate Dean.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 1-6    Lab: 0

BUS 296 - Special Topics in Business Administration
IAI: None    1.2
Special Topics in Business Administration provides an overview of the many facets involved in managing and organizing today’s nonprofit organization. This course will assume a realistic posture of the many and various functions involved in obtaining managerial success in a non-profit organization. Course may be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1-4 semester hours        
Lecture: 1-4    Lab: 0

BUS 298 – Global Small Business Incubator 
IAI: None
The Global Small Business Incubator is a multidisciplinary capstone course which allows for the real-time application of small business planning, strategic management, accounting, finance, operations, sales, marketing, supply chain management, and international business theory.  Students through collaborative action-learning will develop an understanding of management, entrepreneurship, and business practices that are ethically, socially, and globally responsible.
Prerequisite:  Fifteen (15) credit hours from any of the following disciplines:  Business (BUS), Management (MGT), Marketing (MKT), and/or Accounting (ATG).
Credit:  3 semester hours
Lecture:  2  Lab:  2

ENG 105 - Business Communications
IAI: None    1.2
Business Communications covers the current trends affecting business communication today. Students will demonstrate both verbal and nonverbal skills through a variety of professional documents such as letters, memos, e-mail and reports. Special emphasis is placed on good news, bad news, and persuasive messages using the psychological approach to writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

Management    MGT

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems
(815) 921-3101

MGT 270 - Principles of Management
IAI: None    1.2
Principles of Management introduces the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Topics include the organizational triangle, strategic planning, managing human resources, decision-making, communication, quality, innovation, conflict management, and ethics. These principles apply to management in all organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MGT 271 - Human Resource Management
IAI: None    1.2
Human Resource Management is a study of the basic principles and procedures of personnel administration. Application of management fundamentals to the personnel function - recruitment, selection, training and development, motivation, compensation, and retirement. Various personnel techniques will be stressed.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 and MGT 270 or consent of the Associate Dean or instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MGT 273 - Small Business Management
IAI: None    1.2
The objective of Small Business Management is to acquaint students with the entire entrepreneurial process, including strategy, business startup and operations. The material covered should also benefit the individual who might manage a small business for absentee owners or who might manage a division or department of a major corporation.  
Prerequisite: BUS 101
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MGT 274 - Leadership
IAI: None    1.2
Leadership is designed to provide workers with techniques, role models and real-life examples that they can use to help them achieve their personal career goals in the workplace. The practical application of the principles learned in Introduction to Business and Principles of Management is the primary emphasis of this course. The student should leave each class with a specific action that can be used on the job the next day that will help them/their company more successfully compete in the marketplace.
Prerequisite: BUS 101 or consent of the instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MGT 281 - Women in Management
IAI: None    1.2
Women in Management provides both practical and theoretical materials to help women who aspire to managerial careers. Discussions center on special issues facing women in management. This course is designed for women wanting to move into management, male and female management students and business people seeking to continue or update their education.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MGT 282 - Independent Study in Management
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study in Management allows the student to conduct research in specialized management areas. The course requirements will be developed based on the nature of the subject and the students goals and objectives. Consent of the coordinator is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the business management curriculum at Rock Valley College. A maximum of 3 hours credit can be earned in this course.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 1-3    Lab: 0

MGT 283 -
Internship in Business Management
IAI: None    1.2
Internship in Business Management provides a supervised occupational experience in business management. A training plan will be developed by the coordinator in cooperation with the student and the participating business. Consent of the instructor is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the business management curriculum.
Credit: 6 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 30

Marketing    MKT

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems
(815) 921-3101

MKT 260 -
Principles of Marketing
IAI: None    1.1
Principles of Marketing presents a basic understanding of the principles of marketing and of the operation of our marketing system. Topics include buying motives, habits, demands of consumers, channels of distribution, marketing functions, policies, marketing costs, and governmental relationships.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MKT 265 - Salesmanship
IAI: None    1.2
Salesmanship is the study of personal selling as a part of the marketing process. Consumer behavior, persuasion, the importance of a positive attitude, careers in sales, the sales process, and specific sales techniques are discussed. Optional video-taped presentations and sales projects provide the student with a means of evaluating and improving sales performance.
Prerequisite: MKT 260 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MKT 266 - Principles of Advertising
IAI: None    1.2
Principles of Advertising is an introduction to advertising. Why advertising is carried on, hot to prepare and present purposeful advertisements, and a review of the various advertising media, as well as when and how to use each to greatest advantage. Survey of employment opportunities available in advertising.
Prerequisite: MKT 260 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MKT 281 - International Marketing
IAI: None    1.2
International Marketing allows students to gain a broad understanding of the field of international marketing. The course provides insight into how international marketing is conducted, the requisites for effective performance and knowledge of the special problems involved in language, finance and customs. Most importantly, it assists students in understanding international marketing opportunities and how marketing principles and procedures apply to international business.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MKT 288 - Customer Relations
IAI: None    1.2
Customer Relations is a study of principles and methods to keep customers once you have developed them. Today, it costs five times as much to get a new customer as it does to keep an old one. Discussion is held on a practical level. Topics include customer expectations, staff training and management, maintaining good customer relations, turning service opportunities into sales and changing complaints into orders.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

MKT 293 - Internship – Marketing
IAI: None    1.2
Internship – Marketing requires the student to work part-time as a marketing intern in a local cooperating business firm. This experience will be supervised by the coordinator of marketing programs. Consent of the Associate Dean is required.
Prerequisite: At least 12 credits in Marketing, previously of concurrently. This course is repeatable three times.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 5-15

MKT 295 - Independent Study in Marketing
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study in Marketing allows the student to conduct research in special marketing related areas based on student goals and objectives. Consent of the Associate Dean of the Business Division is required.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in one of the marketing curriculums. This course is repeatable three times.
Credit: 1-3 semester hours        
Lecture: 1-3    Lab: 0

Office Technology Systems

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems/Engineering and Technology
(815) 921-3101

OFF 115 – File Management
IAI: None    1.2
File Management will provide instruction to anyone needing to know the legal, technical, and social aspects of electronic notebooks, recordkeeping, groupware, document management, knowledge management, or other collaborative systems used in organizations. Students will examine office technological environments and associated strategies for managing electronic records, electronic workflow techniques, and how to establish an effective electronic document retrieval system. 

Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 2

OFF 118 - Computer Keyboarding
IAI: None    1.2
Computer Keyboarding is taught on a microcomputer as an independent study course and/or as a regular short course.  The course is designed so that students can acquire the skill to effectively use touch typing to input alphabetical and numerical data into a computer or to type on a typewriter. A pass/fail grading system is used.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 0    Lab: 2

OFF 121 - Advanced Document Preparation and Design
IAI: None    1.2
Using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications students improve their document creation and formatting skills by creating complex documents. Students use advanced features of Microsoft Word including merging Word documents with database information, automating documents with macros and forms, and creating Online documents. Emphasis is on producing high quality professional documents. Student’s keyboarding speed and accuracy is emphasized with frequent drills and practice.
Prerequisite: PCI 106, grade of “C” or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 2

OFF 122 - Office Technology Practicum
IAI: None    1.2
Using Microsoft Office students create business documents for a simulated company. Students work with realistic workplace projects to integrate business vocabulary, critical thinking strategies, and Web-research with advanced document processing skills. This course reviews both Core and Expert MOS Competencies for Microsoft Word.
Prerequisite: OFF 121, Grade of “C” or higher, or consent of instructor.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 2

OFF 131 - Independent Study – Office Software Applications
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study – Office Software Applications is designed for those individuals who have software skills but would like the opportunity to complete additional business software applications. It provides the opportunity for students to return periodically to work with new software as it becomes popular in the business community. Prerequisite: PCI 106 or consent of instructor.
Credit: 1-6 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 2-12

OFF 137 - Machine Transcription
IAI: None    1.2
Transcription develops speed and accuracy in transcribing business documents from recorded material. Emphasis is placed on improving grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills as well as proper operation of transcription equipment.
Prerequisite: OFF 120 or equivalent.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 138 - Legal Machine Transcription
IAI: None    1.2
Legal Machine Transcription emphasizes the proper pronunciation, spelling, and definition of legal terms. The correct format for various legal documents is also presented. Students transcribe documents from recorded material.
Prerequisite: OFF 137 and minimum keyboarding speed of 35 words a minute.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 140 - Medical Machine Transcription
IAI: None    1.2
Medical Machine Transcription emphasizes the development of speed and accuracy in transcribing medical documents from recorded material. Students will become more familiar with medical terms and proper formatting of medical documents. Efficient use of various medical references will also be developed.
Prerequisite: OFF 137, HLT 110, and minimum keyboarding speed of 35 words a minute.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 144 - Insurance Procedures/Medical Office
IAI: None    1.2
Insurance Procedures/Medical Office is an introduction to the medical insurance industry including types of insurance, coding, standard billing forms and benefit calculations.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1    Lab: 0

OFF 147 – Coding
IAI: None    1.2
Coding is designed to provide the student with basic coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital-based coding utilizing CPT, ICD-9 and DRG coding concepts.
Prerequisite: BIO 171, HLT 110
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 4    Lab: 0

OFF 220 - Advanced Coding
IAI: None    1.2
Advanced Coding is a course designed to provide the student with advanced, hands-on coding knowledge in both clinical and hospital-based coding utilizing CPT, ICD-9 and DRG coding concepts.
Prerequisite: OFF 147
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 226 - Professional Development
IAI: None    1.2
Professional Development is designed for the development of skills and attitudes that allow students to function successfully in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills, communication, goal-setting, employment skills, teamwork, image and other timely business topics. In addition, students will create portfolios to showcase professional work.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 231 - Office Procedures
IAI: None    1.2
Office Procedures emphasizes essential business procedures and activities. Topics include human relations, routine and administrative duties, filing and records management, office ethics, decision making, and problem-solving. Students interested in a specialized office career, such as medical or legal, will complete a semester project focusing on that area of interest. Others will complete a similar project of a general office career.
Prerequisite: None, recommended that this course be taken the last semester of attendance
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 245 - Introduction to Health Information Technology
IAI: None    1.2
Introduction to Health Information Technology provides an overview of the history of health information technology and the evolution of the profession. Study topics include analysis of record content, (stressing accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and correlation of data), and study of numbering and filing systems with emphasis on retention policies, storage methods and computerization.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

OFF 293 - Independent Study in Office Technology
IAI: None    1.2
Independent Study in Office Technology allows the student to conduct research or develop an individualized project in an area of special interest in office technology. Course requirements are based on the nature of the subject. Consent of the coordinator is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 semester hours of credit in the Office Technology curriculum. Repeat of this course to a maximum of three credits is permissible. Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 1-3    Lab: 0

OFF 294 - Office Internship
IAI: None    1.2
Office Internship enables the student to work in a business setting. The student is responsible for securing the site for a full or part-time office position. The requirements for this course are individualized. Prior to enrolling, students must have approval to enroll from the instructor. This course may be repeated two times.
Prerequisite: 30 hours of credit in the Office Technology curriculum
Credit: 1-3 semester hours
Lecture: 0    Lab: 5-15

Personal Computer Information Specialist

Division of Business/Computers and Information Systems/Engineering and Technology
(815) 921-3101

PCI 106 - Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based
IAI: BUS 902    1.2
Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages operating in the Windows environment. Topics include word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database systems, presentation software, Internet Web browser, and some background in microcomputer hardware and operating systems.
Prerequisite: Keyboard proficiency or concurrent enrollment in OFF 118.
Credit: 4 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 2

PCI 180 - Introduction to Computer User Technical Support
IAI: None    1.2
Introduction to Computer User Technical Support provides an overview of topics relevant to working in the user support industry. Included are sections on people, processes, technology, and information, and how these components come together to support computer users.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 and PCI 206
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

PCI 200 - Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum
IAI: None    1.2
Microcomputer Information Systems Practicum is a course designed to acquaint students with the methodologies involved in designing, developing, and documenting information systems solutions to business problems by using personal computers. The systems development life cycle methodology is presented along with spreadsheet and database software. With this background, students will design a solution to their own systems problem.
Prerequisite: PCI 106, PCI 206
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 2    Lab: 5

PCI 206 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based
IAI: None    1.2
Advanced Microcomputer Applications Windows Based is a survey course presenting Windows applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include word processing, electronic spreadsheets and database systems along with some background in microcomputer hardware and basic Windows concepts. This course is intended to be an extension of PCI 106.
Prerequisite: PCI 106
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

PCI 226 - Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based
IAI: None    1.2
Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based is a survey of current applications for microcomputers utilizing hands-on experience with popular software packages in the Windows environment. Topics include high-end advanced training in word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation software, and database systems, with an emphasis on customization and automation.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 and PCI 206
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3    Lab: 0

PCI 228 - MOS Certification Preparation
IAI: None     1.2
MOS Certification Preparation is a preparatory course for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam. Students will choose an exam to take from the following: Word Core, Word Expert, Excel Core, Excel Expert, Access Core, Access Expert, PowerPoint Comprehensive: then they will practice skills necessary to pass the exam. Practice exams which simulate the testing environment will be part of the course. At the end of five weeks, students will take the actual exam. Course fee includes the exam fee. Repeatable up to three times.
Prerequisite: PCI 106 and PCI 206, PCI 226 for expert level exams.
Credit: 1 semester hour
Lecture: 1    Lab: 0