MCCCD Program Description

Tour Sales Computer Systems

Course: AIR132

First Term: 1995 Spring

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Overview of computer systems for Tour Sales Representatives. Includes computer familiarization, Direct Reference System (DRS), and Tour Record Locator (TRL)

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the importance of the computer as a sales tool. (I) 2. Locate the function keys, main keys, editing keys, and the calculator on the keyboard, and list each of the function keys` purpose. (I) 3. Log in and out on the computer, and respond to screen prompters and error messages. (I) 4. Explain the purpose of the Direct Reference System (DRS), and list the four levels of specification. (II) 5. Access subjects in the DRS, and define common codes found in the DRS. (II) 6. Perform Quickpath entries, and use reference words to access the index and other information. (II) 7. Describe each piece of information on a completed Tour Record Locator (TRL). (III) 8. Modify an existing TRL. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Computer Familiarization A. Importance of the Computer as a Sales Tool B. System Familiarization C. Keyboard Familiarization 1. Main Keys 2. Function Keys 3. Editing Keys 4. 10-Key Calculator D. The Pop-Up Menu E. Logging In F. Screen Prompters G. Error Messages H. Selection Bar I. Logging Out II. Direct Reference System (DRS) A. Purpose B. Levels of Specification 1. Categories 2. Subjects 3. Pages 4. Data Pages C. Accessing the DRS D. Scrolling for Additional Information E. Codes F. Quickpath 1. Reference Words 2. Direct Access to the Index III. Tour Record Locator (TRL) A. Description B. Fields C. Modifying an Existing TRL 1. Locating Records 2. Steps to Put an Existing Record into the Modification Mode 3. Reading Remarks 4. Steps to Make Simple Changes 5. Determining the Date Documents are Printed 6. Verifying Document Delivery 7. Complex Changes 8. Applying Payments to a Held TRL

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/22/1994

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