IM

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Courses

IM 100 Computer Literacy
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on fundamental concepts and skills for using computers.
Prerequisites: None

IM 101 Basics of Computer Literacy
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 1 Lab Hour.

A course on foundation skills for using computers. Topics include: managing files, using the internet and the Blackboard course management system, and an introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Prerequisites: None

IM 105 Keyboarding Skills
3 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on fundamental techniques for building keyboarding speed and formatting documents. Students must achieve a minimum speed of 20 words per minute to pass the course.
Prerequisites: None

IM 111 Computer Applications 1
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on fundamental skills for using workplace software applications. Topics include: Microsoft Office applications for word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), database management (MS Access), and presentations (MS PowerPoint); the MS Windows operating system; using the internet; and file storage.
Prerequisites: IM 105 or 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 112 Computer Applications 2
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A continuation of IM 111, emphasizing development of skills using workplace software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentations.
Prerequisites: IM 111 or advisor consentand (IM 105 or 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher)

IM 115 Administrative Office Procedures and Practices
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on fundamental concepts and skills required to perform office administration duties and activities.
Prerequisites: 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 120 Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on concepts and techniques for using Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet software. Topics include: constructing worksheets, writing formulas, constructing macros, and using spreadsheets with databases.
Prerequisites: AFM 095 or appropriate placement test score, and IM 100 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score

IM 125 Electronic Spreadsheets for Accountants and Financial Managers
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on using Microsoft Office Excel and Access software applications to analyze and interpret data and make short-term and long-term business decisions.
Prerequisites: AFM 095 or appropriate placement test score, and ACC 101

IM 130 Electronic Word Processing: Microsoft Word
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on concepts and techniques for word processing using Microsoft Office Word software. Topics include: developing letters and reports, using mail merge, and designing forms.
Prerequisites: IM 100 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score, and 20 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 135 Business Document Formatting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on composing, editing, and formatting professional business documents using appropriate business communication methods.
Prerequisites: 35 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 140 Electronic Database Management: Microsoft Access
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on concepts and skills for using Microsoft Office Access database management software. Topics include: designing, customizing, and maintaining database files; and integrating database files with other software applications.
Prerequisites: IM 100 or appropriate computer literary placement test score, and 20 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 145 Document Proofreading and Editing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on using editing and proofreading skills to produce documents that are correct, complete, concise, coherent, clear, and courteous.
Prerequisites: IM 105 or 20 wpm keyboarding speed and (ENG 101 or ENG REQC)

IM 150 Electronic Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on skills for developing effective slide presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint software.
Prerequisites: 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 155 Emerging Technologies and Social Media
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on using Web tools and social media in the workplace. Topics include: Microsoft Office OneNote, speech recognition, digital cameras, scanners, tablets, Web communication including blogs and podcasts, and establishing brand identity through social media.
Prerequisites: IM 100 and 20 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 160 Electronic Publications: Microsoft Publisher
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on skills for preparing professional documents that combine text and images using Microsoft Publisher software.
Prerequisites: IM 100 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score, and IM 105 or 20 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 165 Legal Office Environment
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on legal concepts and the structure of law firms as applicable to paralegals and other support staff. Topics include: legal terminology, court systems and procedures, administrative functions, and ethics and professionalism.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score

IM 170 Electronic Project Management: Microsoft Project
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on skills for creating project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project software. Topics include: communicating project information, assigning and tracking resources and costs, tracking progress, and sharing project information with people and with other software applications.
Prerequisites: IM 100 or appropriate computer literacy placement test score, and 20 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 175 Administrative Office Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on concepts and skills for managing office environments, employees, administrative systems, and functions.
Prerequisites: 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190

IM 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 191

IM 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 192

IM 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 193

IM 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 194

IM 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Information Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 195

IM 198 First Year Special Topics in Information Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Information Management, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

IM 199 First Year Independent Project in Information Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Information Management that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Information Management faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

IM 200 Information Systems for Managers
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on foundation concepts related to use of information systems such as the internet, e-mail, spreadsheet software, and database software.
Prerequisites: 20 wpm keyboarding speed or higher

IM 225 Legal Transcription and Formatting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on preparing and transcribing a variety of legal documents for litigation, probate, and family law practices. Topics include: legal terminology, attention to detail, and proofreading.
Prerequisites: IM 135 and IM 175 (minimum grade C for both)

IM 260 Medical Administrative Procedures and Formatting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on skills for transcribing and formatting medical reports and other medical documents. Topics include: medical terminology, symptoms and disease conditions, and grammar related to medical documents.A course on skills for medical office training using current, realistic medical office cases while building transferable computerized medical billing and scheduling skills. Students who complete this course will learn the appropriate terminology and skills to use any patient billing software program with minimal additional training. Students learn to gather patient information, schedule appointments and enter transactions.
Prerequisites: HIM 105, IM 130, MCH 102, and 45 wpm keyboarding speed

IM 285 Legal Assistant/Paralegal Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

Students demonstrate proficiency in skills gained in previous courses while completing a project related to the administrative duties of the legal assistant or paralegal.
Prerequisites: IM 225 and LAW 120 (minimum grade C for both)

IM 290 Administrative Assistant Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

Students seeking the Administrative Assistant associate degree complete projects that demonstrate proficiency in integrated use of workplace software applications, as well as proficiency in techniques for research and communication.
Prerequisites: IM 120, IM 130, IM 140, and IM 145 (minimum grade C for all)

IM 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Information Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190

IM 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Information Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 291

IM 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Information Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: IM 292

IM 298 Second Year Special Topics in Information Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

IM 299 Second Year Independent Project in Information Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.