Course Descriptions
Information
Management (IM)
IM 1010
Basic Computer Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): Basic keyboarding skill
Prepares students for the IC3 certification
exam. Teaches basic computer fundamentals,
digital living concepts, and key applications.
Includes PC computer system concepts,
basics of the Windows operating system,
software licensing and installation, electronic
communication, Internet and research fluency,
and ethical computer usage. Provides hand-
on experience in the basic features of
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
as common business problem solving and
communication tools. May be delivered hybrid
and/or online. Lab access fee of $45 for
computers applies. Canvas Course Mats $78/
Cengage applies.
IM 101A
Word Processing Applications
1
Introduces word processing software.
Emphasizes commands needed to create,
format, revise, save, and print documents.
Includes inserting and formatting graphics,
tables, and tabs into a text document. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
IM 101B
Presentations Applications
.5
Introduces presentation software. Emphasizes
process of creating, formatting, revising, saving,
print, and showing presentations. Includes
planning a slide show, choosing appropriate
designs, and using templates. Lab access fee
of $45 for computers applies.
IM 183R
IM Student Chapter
1
Develops insights regarding lifetime careers
and advancement opportunities in business,
education, and industry through participation
in a student organization. Helps students
develop professionally through opportunities to
use and apply, human relations, management,
social, communicative, and organizational
skills. Provides opportunities for leadership
positions, committee assignments, participation
in school and community activities, and
competition in state and national competitive
events. Requires payment of local, state,
and national dues. Students may choose
membership in Phi Beta Lambda, the collegiate
division of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of
America), or IAAP (International Association
of Administrative Professionals). Designed
for information management and education-
oriented students but open to all students
interested in lifetime business skills. Graded
credit/no credit. May be repeated for a
maximum of 4 credits toward graduation. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
IM 184R
IM Student Leadership
1
* Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval
For Phi Beta Lambda officers and International
Association of Administrative Professionals.
Includes development, organization, and
direction of the Program of Work for student
chapters. Graded on a credit/no credit basis.
May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits
toward graduation.
IM 2010
Business Computer Proficiency
3
* Prerequisite(s): (IM 1010 recommended) or
(Basic Computer Applications Challenge Exam
with a minimum score of 80% recommended)
Encompasses two software applications,
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, from
a business perspective. Covers intermediate
level problem solving and production skills.
Uses business applications in case study
settings to solve problems and accomplish
tasks. In company with IM 1010, meets/
exceeds the Board of Regent's Business Core
Advisory Committee's requirement and the
Business Computer Proficiency required by
the Woodbury School of Business. May be
delivered online. Lab access fee of $45 for
computers applies. Canvas Course Mats $105/
Pearson applies.
IM 201A
Spreadsheet Applications
2
* Prerequisite(s): (IM 1010 with a grade of B-
or higher) or (Basic Computer Applications
Exam with a score of 80% or higher) or
Instructor Approval
Introduces spreadsheet software. Emphasizes
process of creating, formatting, enhancing,
revising, saving, and printing spreadsheets.
Stresses use of formulas and functions to
solve problems. Includes creating charts using
spreadsheet data. Lab access fee of $45 for
computers applies.
IM 201B
Database Applications
1
* Prerequisite(s): (IM 1010 with a grade of B-
or higher) or (Basic Computer Applications
Exam with a score of 80% or higher) or
Instructor Approval
Introduces database software. Emphasizes
process of designing, modifying, and creating
related tables. Includes creating forms,
generating reports and labels and constructing
queries. Lab access fee of $45 for computers
applies.
IM 2100
Document Processing Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): Basic keyboarding skills
Teaches intermediate word processing features
in a Windows environment for the production
of business letters, envelopes, multiple-
page documents, reports, newsletters, tables,
and other specialized business documents.
Emphasizes identification and troubleshooting
problems associated with soft copy document
production. Stresses proper formatting. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Canvas Course Mats $78/Cengage applies.
IM 2300
Information Management Principles
3
* Prerequisite(s): IM 1010 or IM 2010 or IM
2100
Includes storage and retrieval systems,
managing manual and electronic files,
cross referencing, automated records
systems, safety, security, and disaster
recovery. Discusses the records cycle,
equipment, supplies, retention schedules, and
micrographics and image technology. Explores
legal and ethical concerns. Lab access fee of
$45 for software applies. Canvas Course Mats
$78/Cengage applies.
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IM 2400
Presentation Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): IM 1010 or IM 2010 or IM
2100 or Instructor Approval
Uses a presentation software tool to
create computer slide presentations, business
charts and graphs, illustrations for
desktop publishing, text charts, and other
business-oriented publications. Incorporates
presentation templates, clip art, charts and
graphs, scanned images, sound, animations,
video, and hyperlinks to create projects. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
IM 2500
Graphic Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): IM 1010 or IM 2100 or
Instructor Approval
Explores digital image editing using Adobe
Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Provides an
overview of image optimization processes for
the web. Lab access fee of $45 for computers
applies.
IM 2600
Spreadsheet Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): MAT 0990 or equivalent
business math knowledge; basic keyboarding
skill
Provides an extensive study and hands-on
examination of practical business applications
using electronic spreadsheets. Provides
comprehensive coverage of features available
in the current Windows version of spreadsheet
software. Lab access fee of $45 for computers
applies. Canvas Course Mats $77/McGraw
applies.
IM 2800
Integrated Software Projects
3
* Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): IM 2100
and IM 2600 or Instructor Approval
Emphasizes organizing projects, prioritizing
tasks, working under time pressures, and
dealing with stressful situations. Requires
completion of advanced document production
in an automated environment using current
versions of suite software packages. Course
projects stress self-motivation, acceptance of
responsibility, critical thinking, and effective
decision making. Designed to prepare
students majoring in administrative information
management to enter the work force, and
should be taken at the end of a program in order
to grasp the concepts presented and, with little
supervision, produce material acceptable on the
job. Software fee of $18 applies. Lab access fee
of $45 for computers applies.
IM 281R
Internship
1 to 8
* Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval
For Information Management majors only.
Provides a transition from school to-work
where learned theory is applied to actual
practice through a meaningful on-the-job
experience. Includes student, employer and
coordinator evaluations, on-site work visits, and
written assignments. Completers should obtain
experience in establishing and accomplishing
individualized work objectives that improve
work performance. Internship is intended for
entry level IM students who are working at that
level. Credit is determined by the number of
hours a student works during the semester and
completion of individually set goals. May be
repeated for a maximum of 9 credits towards
graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
IM 290R
Current Topics in Information Management
1 to 3
* Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval
Designed for students interested in specific
information management tools and concepts.
Includes relevant and changing topics and tools
used by business and industry. Emphasizes
hands-on experience along with lectures and
demonstrations. May be taken for a total of 9
credits toward graduation. Lab access fee of
$45 for computers applies.
IM 3500
Desktop Publishing Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): (IM 2100 or Instructor
approval) and University Advanced Standing
For administrative information management
or administrative information support majors
and others interested in learning desktop
publishing features. Teaches the use of
current desktop publishing software in a
Windows environment. Emphasizes production
of complex documents for the purpose of
publication. Teaches formatting and design
principles through the use of theory instruction,
demonstration, and hands-on experience. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
IM 3600
Advanced Excel for Decision Making
3
* Prerequisite(s): IM 2010 or IM 2600 and
University Advanced Standing
Uses Microsoft Excel as a reporting tool and as
a modeling tool for solving business problems.
Focuses on reporting, analyzing data, and
building analytic models to improve operations,
increase profits, or reduce costs. Builds models
to help make business decisions including
advanced functions, dashboards, forecasting,
optimization, and simulation. Lab access fee of
$45 applies.
IM 3700
Database Applications
3
* Prerequisite(s): Basic keyboarding skill and
University Advanced Standing
Explores creating and utilizing database files
using database management software. Covers
basic concepts of database management
emphasizing commonly used applications.
Teaches use of reports, letters, labels, custom
screens, and queries in a business setting. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
IM 4300
Information Workflow Management
3
* Prerequisite(s): (TECH 3400 or Instructor
approval) and University Advanced Standing
Emphasizes leadership, organization, problem-
solving, and critical thinking skills in directing
the completion of documents and projects
in an automated and integrated environment.
Covers a variety of leadership activities
including planning and organizing new projects;
directing new and ongoing operations; and
using available technology to process, analyze,
manage, and communicate information.
Stresses leadership, self-motivation, effective
decision making, and critical- and creative-
thinking skills. Teaches the role of a project
manager or business manager. Lab access fee
of $45 for software applies.
IM 481R
Internship
1 to 8
* Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval and
University Advanced Standing
For Information Management majors only.
Provides a transition from school to-work
where learned theory is applied to actual
practice through a meaningful on-the-job
experience. Includes student, employer and
coordinator evaluations, on-site work visits, and
written assignments. Provides experience in
establishing and accomplishing individualized
work objectives that improve work performance.
Internship is intended for senior IM students
who are working at that level. Credit is
determined by the number of hours a student
works during the semester and completion of
individually set goals. May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits towards graduation. May
be graded credit/no credit.
IM 490R
Advanced Topics in Information
Management
1 to 3
* Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval and
University Advanced Standing
Includes relevant and changing topics and tools
used by business and industry. Emphasizes
hands-on experience. May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. Lab
access fee of $45 for computers applies.
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IM 496R
Information Management Seminar
1 to 3
* Prerequisite(s): IM 2300 and University
Advanced Standing
Provides short courses, workshops, and special
programs in information management or current
business topics. May be repeated for up to 6
credits toward graduation.
IM 497R
Independent Study
1 to 3
* Prerequisite(s): Instructor Approval and
University Advanced Standing
For bachelor's degree students and other
interested persons. Offers independent study
as directed in reading or in individual projects;
offered at the discretion and approval of the
department chairperson. May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits toward graduation.
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