Records Information Management
Course Number:
BTECH205
Course Credits:
5.00
Course Description:
This course is a study of the principles of filing classification, storage, retrieval, and management of paper and electronic business records. Introduction to database software with hands-on practice in the maintenance and management of computerized databases. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or higher in both MATH 070 and CIS 102, or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes:
- Explain terminology used in records management
- Correctly describe the functions of the life cycle of records
- Explain systems/procedures used to maintain, process, and communicate information
- Apply classification systems and alphabetic indexing rules
- Describe various types of filing equipment and supplies
- Define forms management
- Effectively use micrographics and automated electronic records systems to obtain information
- Identify records storage, retention, disposition, and archiving functions