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Logan, UT 84322-3500

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OSS Courses

OSS 1110

Keyboarding – 2 credits
For students with no previous keyboarding experience. Designed so students can touch type and learn basic concepts related to word processing and document formatting.

OSS 1400

Microcomputer Applications – 3 credits
Introduction to operating systems, word processing, Internet, graphics, database, and spreadsheet applications. Includes preparation for University Studies Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) examination.
Prerequisites: Ability to keyboard at a minimum of 25 wpm.

OSS 1410

Special Topics – 1-3 credits
Selected topics related to using computers.

OSS 1420

Word Processing Applications (Microsoft Word) – 3 credits
Word processing software instruction designed for office application. Emphasizes creating business document and improving keyboarding skills. Assmes ability to keyboard by touch at a minimum of 50 wpm.

OSS 1550 CI

Business Correspondence – 3 credits
Development and application of effective business writing skills, emphasizing business correspondence. Includes thorough review of grammar, spelling, and punctuation related to business correspondence.

OSS 2300

Data Communications and Networking – 3 credits
Emphasizes data communications in a LAN and WAN networking environment. Includes network protocols, cable technology, telecommunications standards, security issues, and general telecommunications management issues.
Prerequisites: OSS 1400 or Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam.

OSS 2400

Web Design Applications – 3 credits
Design, development, and evaluation of documents for electronic media utilizing the wordwide web.
Prerequisites: OSS 1400 or Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam.

OSS 2450

Spreadsheets and Databases – 3 credits
Use of spreadsheets and databases to accomplish application development.
Prerequisites: OSS 1400 or Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam.

OSS 2500

Visual Basic Applications – 3 credits
Designed to teach nontechnical students to develop application solutions using Visual Basic. Features of Microsoft Access requiring knowledge of Visual Basic are introduced.
Prerequisites: OSS 2450.

OSS 2520

Integrating Office Technology – 3 credits
Advanced applications of office technology for production of business documents, emphasizing efficient use of word processing, graphics, and desktop publishing.
Prerequisites: OSS 1400 or passing scores on University Studies Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.

OSS 2600

Office Procedures – 3 credits
Finishing course which integrates office knowledge and skills. Applies administrative activities which are part of the office process.
Prerequisites: OSS 2520; OSS 1550 or MIS 2200.

OSS 2800

Principles of Selling – 2 credits
Focuses on the sales process, including prospecting, qualifying customers, planning and delivering the sales presentation, overcoming objections, closing the sale, and satisfying the customer’s needs.