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MEDC 1140: E-Communications Management
Effective date
May 2020
Department
Medical Office Assistant 15/16
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to various computer applications, such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
This course is part of the full-time Medical Office Assistant Program
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Draft, send and receive business emails
- Create and edit office documents using word processing software
- Create and edit spreadsheets to manage office activities
- Use presentation software to create presentations
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, lab, and demonstrations
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Three quizzes at 10% each |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Five assignments at 10% each |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Cover letter and resume |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Shortcut keys |
Course topics
- Email system
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation software
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.