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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the highly specialized skills and knowledge necessary for legal office work. Topics covered include: Legal terminology, ethics, financial record keeping, filing procedures, and current legal office procedures. Students also learn to use computers to process legal documents and correspondence. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OCT 107, OCT 121, and OCT 250.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of computers. Students learn to use state-of-the-art word processing software, such as Microsoft Word. They learn to carry out such tasks as booting the equipment, saving, editing and retrieving, list/merging, sorting, and other specialized machine operations. Documents that students learn to process are representative of those prepared in typical business offices. Emphasis is also placed on the related areas of proofreading and copy editing. In addition, the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program will be described in detail. Prerequisites: "C" or better in OCT 105 or placement.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OCT 250. Students will review the basic concepts of Microsoft Word for Windows and will be introduced to advanced applications not covered in OCT 250. A variety of realistic business documents will be created, in addition to MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) activities. Proofreading and editing skills will be emphasized. Pre-requisites: OCT 106, OCT 121, OCT 250, and ENG 101 or current full-time administrative/office employment.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a realistic administrative assistant simulation at a medium-sized technology company. Students will be working for the manager of the Human Resource and Development department, but will also perform duties for other departments, as deemed necessary by the supervisor. Responsibilities will include assisting the Director in the daily performance of assignments, maintaining telephone, e-mail, and correspondence with contacts, planning and scheduling of meetings and events, planning and execution of travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence. These activities refine the skills and competencies necessary for effective job performance by administrative support professionals.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students the opportunity to gain practical work experience related to an occupational specialization or program. Part-time employment opportunities in banks, insurance companies, law firms, government agencies, and other offices enable students to apply skills learned in the classroom to an actual work situation. Supervision and guidance are offered by the training sponsor and the program coordinator. Students attend a seminar once a week to integrate and discuss the work experience and the specialized program. This course should be taken only in the last semester of the certificate or degree program. Divisional permission is required the semester before desired enrollment in this course. Prerequisites: All OCT courses to this level.
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4.00 Credits
This course teaches the use of basic lens measuring devices and gauges, LEAP system of blocking, and use of automatic and hand edging machinery. Standard frame alignment is presented using zyl frames. Students learn skills needed to fabricate a pair of eyeglasses including use of lensometers and vertometers, and laying out single vision lenses in preparation for edging and final insertion into zyl frames. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: OPH 126. Laboratory fee.
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4.00 Credits
Laboratory "finishing" procedures are practiced, such asneutralization and duplication, layout, edging, beveling of single vision and bifocal lenses, and insertion of lenses into plastic and combination frames. Students also learn lens drilling and mounting in rimless and semi-rimless mountings, the use of both hand and automatic equipment related to the finishing operation, the identification of spectacle frames and patterns, and the use of the lens hardening oven. Repair of frames and temples, and the interpretation of shop orders are also covered. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OPH 123. Co-requisite:OPH 127. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the field of ophthalmic optics. The roles of the ophthalmic laboratory technician, ophthalmic dispenser, optometrist, and ophthalmologist are explained. The course continues with the history of lenses, basic optical terminology, lens characteristics, the metric system, and the refraction of light. Instruction also covers calculation of lens curvature, lens power, and prism. Students are introduced to the gross anatomy of the eye, and the use of optical charts and graphs. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: OPH 123.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of OPH 126. It covers calculations and formulae to compute marked and true power, lens thickness, and the relation of center to edge thickness. Performance of higher power lenses and the importance of lens position are considered. The function of bifocal and multifocal lenses, and the proper management of their related optical effects are also considered. Lectures also cover optical standards, tolerances, and introductory information on absorptive lenses and their applications. Prerequisite: "C" or better in OPH 126. Corequisite:OPH 124.
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5.00 Credits
This course examines professional ethics, practices, and responsibilities, followed by an evaluation of absorptive lenses and optical coatings. The calculation and elimination of vertical imbalance, by various methods, is thoroughly presented. Lecture and laboratory sessions include techniques in ocular and facial measurements for single vision, multifocals, and lenses to correct Aphakia. The course covers proper techniques in adjusting plastic and metal frames, and the neutralizing and analysis of completed spectacles. Practical problems are presented for students to solve, the goal being to develop the skills necessary at the dispensing table. Prerequisites: "C" or betterin OPH 123, 124, 126, and 127, or placement.
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