This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Formerly Office Administration (OADM)
All ABTY course outlines are currently under review
ABTY 1111 cr - 2
Basic Keyboarding
The focus of this course is to develop touch control of the keyboard and correct keyboarding techniques. This course is recommended for students with minimal or no keyboarding skills.
ABTY 1112 cr - 1.5
Legal Office Procedures - Conveyancing I
This course will introduce students to the procedures and documents related to the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. The course will focus on the documents required for the transfer of title of residential properties and on mortgage financing.
Prerequisites: Proficiency in word processing softwareABTY 1120 cr - 2.5
Business Mathematics and Calculators
The focus of this course is to develop basic business mathematics calculation skills using an electronic calculator. The student will develop touch control of an electronic calculator. This course is designed for EAL students only.
ABTY 1122 cr - 2.5
Business Mathematics and Bookkeeping
This course will apply basic business mathematics to bookkeeping fundamentals.
ABTY 1150 cr - 2.5
Office Procedures
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to function effectively in today's technological office. This course is designed for EAL students only.
ABTY 1151 cr - 2.5
Office Procedures
This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills necessary to function effectively in today's technological office.
ABTY 1170 cr - 2.5
Computer Competency
This course provides hands-on training in MS-DOS/Windows and common business software applications. This course is designed for EAL students only.
ABTY 1171 cr - 2.5
Computer Competency
This course provides hands-on training in MS-DOS/Windows and other common business software applications.
ABTY 1180 cr - 2.5
Keyboarding Applications
The focus of this course is to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing techniques, build basic speed and accuracy skills, and provide practice in applying those basic skills to the production of memos and letters on a microcomputer. This course is designed for EAL students only.
ABTY 1181 cr - 4
Keyboarding Applications and Word Processing
The focus of this course is to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing techniques, build basic speed and accuracy skills, and to develop the student's ability to use features of the latest version of Word Perfect to produce documents at and intermediate level.
ABTY 1190 cr - 5
Business Communications
This course provides training in English language skills, applying the mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills, and using words effectively. These skills are applied to writing letters, memos, and other types of business communication. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: ENLT 1082ABTY 1191 cr - 3.5
Business Communications
This course provides training in expanding English language skills, applying the mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills, and using words effectively. These skills are applied to writing letters, memos, and other types of business communication.
ABTY 1236 cr - 4
Bookkeeping I
Concepts and recording practices common to all accounting systems are applied to complete the accounting cycle from start to completion of a service and merchandising firm. The course focuses on the application of these practices to Accounts Payable and Receivable Systems. This course is designed for EAL students only.
ABTY 1252 cr - 3
Advanced Word Processing Applications with WordPerfect
The focus of this course will be the use of advanced word processing features with WordPerfect in a Windows environment. Students will be provided with realistic, practical keyboarding simulations. Development of high standards in proofreading, editing, and formatting skills will be stressed.
Prerequisites: Term IABTY 1253 cr - 3
Secretarial Bookkeeping
This introductory course covers the principles of double-entry bookkeeping. The emphasis is on the identification and recording of business transactions and posting to the General Ledger and Accounts Receivable and Payable Ledgers. The full accounting cycle is completed.
Prerequisites: Term IABTY 1254 cr - 3
Information Processing
This course will introduce advanced features of Excel and Access. Emphasis will be on understanding concepts and on practical applications.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Term 1 courses with a minimum grade of C.ABTY 1255 cr - 3
Office Procedures II
This course is designed to meet the needs of the office worker in a modern office. Topics covered are: human resource management; meetings, conferences, and tele-conferences; travel arrangements; information processing and integrated office automation; database management; word processing applications; and machine transcription.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Term 1 courses with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructorABTY 1256 cr - 3
Advanced Word Processing Applications with MS Word
The focus of this course will be the creation and production of documents with the use of the MS Word word-processing program operating in the Windows environment.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Term 1 courses with a minimum grade of C.ABTY 1257 cr - 3
Introduction to Desktop Publishing
This course introduces the theory and practice of desktop publishing. The student will lean to use columns, borders, graphics, and font variations to produce letterhead, business cards, newsletters, and brochures.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Term 1 courses with a minimum grade of C and ABTY 1252ABTY 1262 cr - 4
Accounting I
Concepts and recording practices common to all accounting systems are applied to complete the accounting cycle for service and merchandising firms.
Prerequisites: Term I or permission of instructorABTY 1263 cr - 3
Computer Applications I
The framework of this Windows-based course is spreadsheet applications (including formulas, functions, graphing, formatting, data tables, macros, and scenario manager), and word processing. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: Term I or permission of instructorABTY 1264 cr - 3
AccPac Plus Computerized Accounting
The integration of manual and computerized bookkeeping concepts and applications throughout General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable is supported by student tutorials and enhanced with a comprehensive Practice Case.
Prerequisites: Term I
Corequisites: ABTY 1262ABTY 1265 cr - 4
Accounting II
This course offers a procedural and conceptual approach to corporate accounting. Transactions will be processed using CA-Simply Accounting and financial analysis will be completed using an electronic spreadsheet
Prerequisites: Term I and ABTY 1262ABTY 1266 cr - 4
Computer Application II
A review of basic accounting concepts and terminology is combined with the use of the AccPac Simply Accounting System. The enhancement of accounting data through the use of graphs and reports is achieved through the integration of Simply Accounting with other software.
Prerequisites: Term I and ABTY 1262ABTY 1270 cr - 2
WordPerfect
This course is designed to develop the student's ability to use features of WordPerfect to produce documents at an intermediate level. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: ABTY 1180ABTY 1272 cr - 5
Advanced Word Processing
The focus of this course will be the use of advanced word processing features with WordPerfect and Word in a Windows environments. Students will be provided with realistic, practical keyboarding simulations. Proofreading, editing, and formatting skills will be stressed.
Prerequisites: Term IABTY 1273 cr - 2
General Legal Office Procedures
This course introduces students to the fundamental duties of the legal secretary. Subjects covered will include preparation of correspondence, basic legal instruments, court documents, time keeping, diary systems, filing, legal record keeping, legal terminology, sources of law, and court systems.
Prerequisites: Term IABTY 1274 cr - 3
Legal Office Procedures-Conveyancing
This course will introduce students to the procedures and documentation related to the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. The course will focus on the transfer of title of residential properties, including strata title, and mortgage financing.
Prerequisites: Term 1 and ABTY 1273ABTY 1275 cr - 2
Legal Office Procedures-Wills and Estates
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare and process wills, codicils, applications for Letters Probate and Letters of Administration, correspondence regarding estates, distribution, and passing of accounts.
Prerequisites: Term 1 and ABTY 1273ABTY 1276 cr - 2
Legal Office Procedures-Corporate Law
This course introduces the student to the BC. Company Act, and the terminology and procedures relating to corporate law. Students will be able to prepare and process the documentation required for incorporation of a company, for post-incorporation, for annual requirements, and for registration and filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Prerequisites: Term 1 and ABTY 1273ABTY 1277 cr - 4
Legal Office Procedures-Litigation and Family Law
Litigation will introduce student to the process of civil litigation in British Columbia. Students will learn the preparation and processing of civil litigation documents, including trial procedures, and collections resulting from court judgments. Family Law focuses on the legal procedures and documentation related to marriage agreements, separation agreements, division of family assets, and defended and undefended divorces. Students will become familiar with the requirements of the Divorce Act and the Family Relations Act.
Prerequisites: Term 1 and ABTY 1273ABTY 1281 cr - 1
Keyboarding - Speed and Accuracy I
This course is designed to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: ABTY 1180ABTY 1282 cr - 6
Medical Terminology
This course is designed to provide a foundation for the study of medical terms that describe the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the body systems and to introduce the student to the specialized areas of medicine.
Prerequisites: Term IABTY 1283 cr - 4
Medical Office Procedures
This course is designed to introduce the student to the administrative duties of the medical office which include: answering the telephone, making appointments, typing letters, transcribing correspondence and patient histories; preparing and agenda, minutes of a meeting, itinerary, and office procedures manual.
Prerequisites: Term 1 coursesABTY 1284 cr - 3
Clinical Procedures
This course provides for the achievement of professional competency in selected clinical skills performed in the medical office.
Prerequisites: Term 1
Corequisites: ABTY 1282ABTY 1285 cr - 3
Medical Transcription
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the transcription of: history and physical examinations, radiology, operative, pathology, consultation, and autopsy reports; and discharge summaries.
Prerequisites: Term 1
Corequisites: ABTY 1282 and ABTY 1283 and ABTY 1284ABTY 1286 cr - 2
Medical Billing
This course is designed to introduce student to the basic concepts of computer billing and collections, insurance processing, and appointment scheduling
Prerequisites: Term I and ABTY 1283 and ABTY 1284
Corequisites: ABTY 1282ABTY 1299 cr - 3
Job Preparation and Practicum/Project
This course provides the student with effective employment search skills. The student will gain practical knowledge of an office environment. The student will, at the discretion of the instructor, be assigned to an office for a two week work experience or be required to submit a project relating to office employment.
Prerequisites: Term I and II coursesABTY 1336 cr - 3
Bookkeeping II
This course builds on the concepts that the student has learned in Bookkeeping I. It focuses on procedures of recording accruals and adjustments for the preparation of financial statements for service and merchandising firms; and it introduces concepts and recording practices for partnerships and corporations. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: ABTY 1236ABTY 1342 cr - 2
Payroll
Recording and disbursing of payroll, payroll remittances, and annual tax statements are included in this course. Payroll applications will be completed manually and using a computer.
ABTY 1343 cr - 2
AccPac Plus Computerized Accounting
This course introduces the student to AccPac Plus Computerized Accounting. The student will learn to integrate manual and computerized bookkeeping concepts using the General Ledger, Account Receivable and Account Payable modules. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Corequisites: ABTY 1236ABTY 1357 cr - 2
Computer Applications II
A review of basic accounting concepts and terminology is combined with the use of the AccPac Simply Accounting System for Windows. The enhancement of accounting data through the use of graphs and reports is achieved through the integration of Simply Accounting with other software. This course is designed for EAL students only.
Prerequisites: Term I, plus ABTY 1336
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