Online Classes in Technical Studies

BC Campus, Summer 2011

Online Orientation to GeorgiaVIEW

http://fsweb.bainbridge.edu/gaview/students/onlinegvorientation.html

Math Orientation Letter

Online Courses

TECH 0085 Vocational Math

TECH 1110 Business Math

TECH 1120 Technical Math

BUSN 1001 Keyboarding

BUSN 2130 Word Processing

BUSN 2140 Electronic Communication Applications

BUSN 2160 Office Procedures

BUSN 2210 Medical Document Processing/Transcription

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Tech 0085 Vocational Math

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.
• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn.

• Broadband Internet access from home
• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.
• PC with IE 7 or above.
It is your responsibility to make sure that you have reliable Internet access. Completing assignments and resolving technology issues remain the student’s responsibility. If your computer is not functioning properly then you are required to find one that does. Our local library and our campus library in Bainbridge and Early Co have computers available. In the Tech Studies Building on Bainbridge College campus has an open computer lab 627. However, only one computer is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you will need to plan ahead.

Materials:Vista Access Code: (required) Vista Student Access Kit- (Vista MyMathLab Access Code with blue border) The Vista access code is to be purchased in the Bainbridge College Bookstore. This is required by the first day of class.Textbook: (suggested) Basic College Mathematics, 6^th Edition, by Tobey, Slater, Blair. Published by Prentice-HallComputer and Calculator: Only BASIC calculators are allowed. You need a reliable computer and reliable internet connection.( Windows XP or above)

How to Succeed:
• Meet all due dates and grade requirements.
• Failure to complete required work on time results in a 0.
• Pay attention to what you are required to do, plan ahead, and do not procrastinate.
• Read and follow the instructions, use media tools, and work homework consistently in the course.

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Instructor: Ann Brannen,

abrannen@bainbridge.edu

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.
• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn.

• Broadband Internet access from home
• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.
• PC with IE 7 or above.

• Buy the Vista Student Access Code and log in Georgia View the first week of classes to begin your course work and to be counted as attending.
• Meet all due dates. Failure to complete required work on time results in a 0.
• Pay attention to what you are required to do, plan ahead, and do not procrastinate.
• Read and follow the instructions, use media tools, and work homework consistently in the course.

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Sheila McLendon,
smclendon@bainbridge.edu

Hope Toole,
htoole@bainbridge.edu

Orientation: June 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM or at 6:00 PM in room 635. You are required to attend one of these sessions.
Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out. 

If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.
This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.
How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn.About the Course: This course emphasizes fundamental mathematical skills that can be applied to the solution of occupational and technical problems.Technology Requirements

• Broadband Internet access from home

• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.

• PC with IE 7 or above.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you have reliable Internet access. Completing assignments and resolving technology issues remain the student’s responsibility. If your computer is not functioning properly then you are required to find one that does. Our local library and our campus library in Bainbridge and Early Co have computers available. In the Tech Studies Building on Bainbridge College campus has an open computer lab 627. However, only one computer is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you will need to plan ahead.Required Materials:

• Vista MyMathLabAccess Code: (required) Access code can be purchased in the college bookstore or online.

• Textbook: (suggested) Basic College Mathematics, 6^th Edition, by Tobey, Slater, Blair. Published by Prentice-Hall.

• A calculator is needed for this course. The suggested calculator is the TI-30-X-IIB or the TI-30-X-A.

How to Succeed:

• Meet all due dates. Failure to meet deadlines results in a 0.

• Pay attention to what you are required to do and plan ahead.

• Don't wait until the last minute

• Read and follow the instructions, use media tools, and work homework consistently in the course.

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• BUSN 1001 Keyboarding

• Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out.
  If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.
• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.
• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn. If you don’t login and start working on your assignments

• Broadband Internet access from home
• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, managing files and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.
• PC with IE 7 or above.
• Microsoft Word 2007 or above.

• Textbook:  Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials by VanHuss, Forde, Woo; Cengage, 2nd Edition.  ISBN:  978-0538-72976-5
• Keyboarding Pro Deluxe Software; ISBN:  978-0538-73127-0.
• Microsoft Word 2007 or above

• Stay in touch with your instructor, don’t hesitate to ask questions.
• Utilize your course syllabus; it contains course policies as well as deadlines.
• Commit to producing quality work.
• Check to make sure assignments have been submitted.
• Enable yourself to work by removing distractions.
• Start working early, don’t wait to the last moment.
• Stay away from plagiarism.

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• Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out.
  If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.

• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn. If you don’t login and start working on your assignments

About the Course

This course develops skill in producing various business documents using word processing software. Topics include beginning and advanced features of creating, organizing, and formatting content; collaborating on documents; and formatting and managing documents.Prerequisite:BUSN 1001 Keyboarding I

Technology Requirements

• Broadband Internet access from home

• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, managing files and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.

• PC with IE 7 or above.

• Microsoft Word 2007 or above.

Required Materials

• Textbook/SNAP Access Package:  Word 2007, Signature Series w/Snap Training by Rutkosky; EMC/Paradigm.  ISBN:  978-0-76383-102-8

• Microsoft Word 2007 or above

Tips for SUCCESS

• Stay in touch with your instructor, don’t hesitate to ask questions.

• Utilize your course syllabus; it contains course policies as well as deadlines.

• Commit to producing quality work.

• Check to make sure assignments have been submitted.

• Enable yourself to work by removing distractions.

• Start working early, don’t wait to the last moment.

• Stay away from plagiarism.

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• BUSN 2140 Electronic Communication Applications

Instructor: Ms. Tatyana Pashnyak, tpashnya@bainbridge.eduOrientation: 

• Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out.
  If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.

• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn. If you don’t login and start working on your assignments

About the CourseThis course provides an overview of electronic communications as used in as office setting. Topics include: email fundamentals and management, using the Internet, system user security, wireless/mobile computing, and other emerging technologies.Prerequisite:BUSN 1001 Keyboarding ITECH 1140 Communication Skills OR ENGL 1101 English Composition ITechnology Requirements

• Broadband Internet access from home

• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, managing files and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.

• PC with IE 7 or above.

• Microsoft Office 2007 or above.

• Ability to download programs (administrator access). If you don’t own your computer, you won’t be able to use various software programs in this course and, therefore, won’t be able to complete numerous assignments.

Required Materials(1) Our Digital World; Gordon, Lankisch, Muir, Sequin, and Verno; Paradigm, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-76383-750-1.(2) Outlook 2007; Sequin; Paradigm, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-76383-016-8.Bundle ISBN: 978-0-76384-231-4 (only sold in BC bookstore)Tips for SUCCESS

• Stay in touch with your instructor, don’t hesitate to ask questions.

• Utilize your course syllabus; it contains course policies as well as deadlines.

• Commit to producing quality work.

• Check to make sure assignments have been submitted.

• Enable yourself to work by removing distractions.

• Start working early, don’t wait to the last moment.

• Stay away from plagiarism.

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• BUSN 2160 Office Procedures

Instructor: Ms. Tatyana Pashnyak, tpashnya@bainbridge.eduOrientation: 

• Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out.
  If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.

• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn. If you don’t login and start working on your assignments

About the CourseThis course introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of office procedures. Part of the course will be a traditional classroom approach and the rest will be practical applications, which include case problems and production projects directly related to modern office methods and practices.Prerequisite:BUSN 2140 Electronic Communication ApplicationsCorequisite:BUSN 2150 Business Office ApplicationsNOTE: This is a capstone course so, ideally, should be taken in the last semester before graduation!Technology Requirements

• Broadband Internet access from home

• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, managing files and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.

• PC with IE 7 or above.

• Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or above.

Required Materials

• Textbook: Office Procedures for the 21st Century & Student Workbook Package, 7/E, by Burton / Shelton.

Tips for SUCCESS

• Stay in touch with your instructor, don’t hesitate to ask questions.

• Utilize your course syllabus; it contains course policies as well as deadlines.

• Commit to producing quality work.

• Check to make sure assignments have been submitted.

• Enable yourself to work by removing distractions.

• Start working early, don’t wait to the last moment.

• Stay away from plagiarism.

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• BUSN 2210 Medical Document Processing/Transcription

Instructor: Mrs. Cindy Dean, cdean@bainbridge.eduOrientation: 

• Are you ready to take classes online? Click here to find out. If you are not ready, please switch to face-to-face classes until you are ready to take classes online.

• This class will be delivered in GeorgiaVIEW. Click here to find more information about it.

• How to log into GeorgiaVIEW? Click here to learn.

Students must meet with Ms. Pashnyak on Wednesday, June 1^st at 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to receive a copy of the syllabus.  I will be available by email ONLY until Monday, June 6. Normal office hours for summer semester will be on Wednesday with other times available by appointment only. If a student cannot attend one of the orientation sessions on Wednesday, June 1^st, s/he will need to contact me by email as soon as possible. Students will not be allowed to work on any course assignments w/out my permission.About the CourseThis course provides experience in preparation of most frequently used medical reports. Topics include equipment and supplies maintenance and usage, work area management, spelling, definitions, punctuation, processing/transcription speed and accuracy, resource utilization, and pronunciation..Prerequisite:READ 0099, ENGL 0099, AHEA 1140, BUSN 1001 with C or better, , TECH 1140 (or ENGL 1101)Technology Requirements

• Broadband Internet access from home

• Basic computing skills including using email, browsing the Internet, managing files and troubleshooting simple errors, etc.

• PC with IE 7 or above.

• Microsoft Word 2007

Required MaterialsBundled package 9780763842246 (see individual ISBNs below if purchasing books separately)

• Medical Transcription , Third Edition, Alice Ettinger/ Blanche Ettinger, Paradigm Publishing, 978-0-76383-109-7

• Using Computers in the Medical Office, Rutkosky, Seguin, Rutkosky, Paradigm Publishing, 978-0-76383-725-9

How to Succeed

• Pay attention to deadlines.

• Ask questions.

• Work consistently instead of waiting to the last moment.