SRJC Course Outlines

12/8/2024 12:17:50 AMBGN 101 Course Outline as of Fall 2023

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  BGN 101Title:  TYPING  
Full Title:  Typing
Last Reviewed:12/14/2015

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled1.504 min.Lab Scheduled26.25
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.50 Contact Total43.75
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total 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
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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

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.   Use correct typing techniques.
2.   Apply appropriate ergonomics techniques.
3.   Use correct proofreading marks.
 

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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.  Use and interpret proofreading marks.
6.  Use correct spacing after punctuation marks.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Alphabetic, number, and symbol keys
2.  Ergonomic techniques
    a.  Correct posture
    b.  Workstation organization
    c.  Exercises and preventative injury measures
3.  Breaking bad habits
4.  Typing progressive length paragraphs
5.  Proofreading marks
6.  Spacing principles

Assignments:
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1.  Typing drills based on lessons and software.
2.  Timed writings measuring speed and accuracy; 1-, 2-, and 3-minute writings with a minimum of 95% accuracy.
3.   Assessment of ergonomic techniques.
4.  10-12 Quizzes, tests.
5.   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.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
20 - 40%
Typing drills based on lessons and software, proofreading exercises
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
40 - 60%
Timed writings, ergonomic techniques
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
10 - 12 Quizzes and tests
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Keyboarding Course, Lessons 1-25, 18th edition, Keyboarding Pro 6 software, South-Western Cengage Learning, 2011

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