Information Management Courses
For More Information Contact:
Phyllis Sander - Business and Occupational Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3334 or e-mail
phylliss@shawneecc.edu
A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements.
These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
IMS 110 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPORT PROCEDURES
This custom-designed short course will cover the following topics: letters, memos, newletters, composition, formatting, proofreading, telephone etiquette, time management, and office tips.
Credit: 1 hour - One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: None
 
IMS 115 PROOFREADING
The proofreading course provides the instruction and practice needed to improve the student’s proofreading and editing skills. The students learn how to proofread to detect errors in capitalization, content, format, grammar, keyboarding, number usage, punctuation, spelling, word division, and word usage. Also the student learns to edit a document for clarity and conciseness via the use of realistic business communications: letters, memorandums, messages, expense reports, itineraries, and income statements. Disk applications give students practical experience in proofreading and editing on the computer screen.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture hours and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None
IMS 116 DATA ENTRY
Data entry teaches students the basic knowledge and skills needed to enter the field of data processing as a beginning data entry operator. Students build keying speed and accuracy. Hands-on experience is received with laboratory simulations of business activities. Statistics for keystrokes per minute and accuracy level will be computed and validated for the student at the end of the course.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture hours and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None
IMS 117 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION
The telephone communication course has a dual focus on technology and personal communications skills. This course is designed to benefit everyone who comes in contact with customers/clients/associates on the telephone. The student/employee learns how vital he/she is in promoting a good company image, how to make customers feel important, and how to increase sales. Telephone, telecommunications systems, equipment, and technology are discussed. Students listen to dialogues, analyze, and apply problem-solving skills to real world situations.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture hours and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None
IMS 120 RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Fundamentals in alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing are reviewed in this course. The elements of an organized records management program are studied, including records inventory procedures, records classification systems, active and inactive records control procedures, forms analysis and control, archives management, and records center management. ARMA-comparable indexing rules are applied in manual and microcomputer applications. PC-File+ software is used to the computer work. Records maintenance emphasizing protecting and maintaining computerized files is included in this course.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
IMS 121 BEGINNING KEYBOARDING
Basic Keyboarding/Typewriting and formatting techniques are introduced. The keyboard, techniques of developing speed and accuracy, centering, tables, letters, and manuscripts are emphasized. Minimum 5 minute speed of 35 words per minute for a C by the end of the course is required.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
IMS 122 DOCUMENT FORMATTING
A continuation of Beginning Keyboarding/Typewriting with emphasis on straight copy as well as timed production work. Included in this course are letters, tables, memos, forms, and reports. Minimum 5 minute speed of 45 words per minute for a C by the end of the course is required.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Beginning Keyboarding-IMS 121 or previous keyboarding experience
IMS 123 BEGINNING SHORTHAND/SPEEDWRITING I
A complete course in either Gregg or Speedwriting Shorthand theory. Brief forms, phrasing and vocabulary building are emphasized as a means of building speed for keyboard transcription. A minimum 2-minute dictation and transcription at 60 words per minute with 95 percent accuracy for a C is required by the end of the course.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
IMS 125 BUSINESS MACHINES
This course primarily teaches the use of the electronic calculator through the solving of business math calculations. Students also use the 10-key pad on the micro-computer for numeric data entry. The laptop computer, the FAX machine, telephone systems, and dictation units are utilized when available.
Credit: 3 hours - 3 lecture hours per week
Prerequisite: None
IMS 126 FILING
This course is the development of skills necessary to maintain various business documents. Incuding both alphabetically and numeric filing systems.
Credit: 1 hour - 1 lecture hour per week
Prerequisite: None
IMS 128 MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION
Typewriter/computer transcription of pre-recorded data from transcription machine into mailable document form. Student composition, dictation, and proofreading are incorporated activities. Punctuation, spelling, word usage, and corrections are additional skills emphasized.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Office Information Processing I-IMS 227
IMS 191 OFFICE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Office Assistant program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s approval
IMS 192 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Administrative Assistant program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s approval
IMS 193 LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Legal Administrative Assistant program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s approval
IMS 194 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Medical Secretarial program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s approval
IMS 197 INFORMATION PROCESSING INTERNSHIP
This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Information Processing program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor’s approval
IMS 223 DOCUMENT PRODUCTION
A continuation of Document Formatting with emphasis on speed development and timed production work. Government, medical, technical, financial, and legal mini-simulations are included. A minimum 5-minute speed of 50 words per minute for a C by the end of the course is required.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Document Formatting-IMS 122 or prior keyboarding experience with speed of approximately 45 words per minute.
IMS 224 SHORTHAND/SPEEDWRITING/TRANSCRIPTION II
Emphasis is on increased development of speed and transcribing skills. Minimum 2-minute dictation and transcription at 80 words per minute for a C by end of course. Strong emphasis is also placed on mailable letter transcription.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Beginning Shorthand/Speedwriting-IMS 123 or prior shorthand/
speedwriting; keyboarding ability
IMS 225 SHORTHAND/SPEEDWRITING/TRANSCRIPTION III
This course places increased emphasis on mailable letter transcription. Emphasis is also placed on increased speed. Minimum 2-minute dictation and transcription at 90 words per minute for a C by the end of course.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Beginning Shorthand/Speedwriting-IMS 124 or prior shorthand/ speedwriting; keyboarding ability.
IMS 226 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROCEDURES
A comprehensive study of the duties of the Administrative Assistant. Topics examined include human relations, personality, communications, and career options. Knowledge, attitudes, and values that are important for competent performance on the job are stressed. Decision making on the job is incorporated.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: keyboarding ability
IMS 227 OFFICE INFORMATION PROCESSING I
This course introduces concepts, vocabulary, hardware, software, and career information which directly relates to Information Processing. Practical application microcomputer exercises which progress from paragraphs to merging are completed during labs.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: keyboarding ability
IMS 229 LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
The development of a legal vocabulary through the study of different functions and areas of the legal profession. Spelling, pronunciation, legal abbreviations, and symbols are presented. Machine transcription of correspondence/legal documents is also a major part of this course with the use of the microcomputer.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: keyboarding ability
IMS 236 OFFICE INFORMATION PROCESSING II
A continuation of Office Information Processing with emphasis on advanced features of WordPerfect and the introduction of additional information processing software packages. This course includes a simulation applying skills previously learned and the comparison of hardware/software on the current market.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Office Information Processing I-IMS 227
For More Information Contact:
Phyllis Sander - Business and Occupational Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3334 or e-mail
phylliss@shawneecc.edu
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