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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BGN 101 | Title:
TYPING |
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| Full Title:
Typing |
| Last Reviewed:12/14/2015 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.50 | | Contact Total | 43.75 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
BOT 50A
Catalog Description:
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Develop ability to type by touch using computerized typing software. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and enforcing proper keyboarding and ergonomic techniques with a focus on taking preventative measures to prevent cumulative trauma disorders. Speed and accuracy development emphasized, as well as proofreading.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Develop ability to type by touch using computerized typing software. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and enforcing proper keyboarding and ergonomic techniques with a focus on taking preventative measures to prevent cumulative trauma disorders. Speed and accuracy development emphasized, as well as proofreading.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Operate the following keys by touch: all alphabet keys, punctuation keys, top row number keys, and symbol keys.
2. Continuously improve typing speed and accuracy.
3. Discuss, apply, and use appropriate typing techniques.
4. Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic techniques.
5. Identify and operate computer function keys.
6. Use and interpret proofreading marks.
7. Use correct spacing after punctuation marks.
Topics and Scope
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1. Alphabetic, number, and symbol keys
2. Computer function keys
3. Ergonomic techniques
a. Correct posture
b. Workstation organization
c. Exercises and preventative injury measures
4. Breaking bad habits
5. Typing progressive length paragraphs
6. Proofreading marks
7. Spacing principles
Assignments:
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1. 25 lessons of typing drills
2. Timed writings (20) measuring speed and accuracy; 3 minutes with 3 or fewer errors.
3. Assessments (15) including quizzes, tests, and ergonomic techniques
4. Reading 10 - 15 pages each week from textbook and other instructional resources
5. 5 to 10 proofreading exercises
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Assignments in software, proofreading exercises | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
50 - 60% |
| Timed writings, lessons in software, ergonomic techniques | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Keyboarding Course, Lessons 1-25, 17th edition, Keyboarding Pro 5 software, South-Western Cengage Learning, 2008
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