BTECH 205 - Records and Information Management

5 credits

Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or higher in both MATH 070 and BTECH 102, or instructor permission.

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.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

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

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