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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BGN 201 | Title:
BEGINNING TYPING |
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| Full Title:
Basic Keyboarding |
| Last Reviewed:12/12/2022 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | .50 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
P/NP Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
BOT 169.1
Catalog Description:
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Students will learn to type alphabetic letters, numbers, and symbol keys by touch.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will learn to type alphabetic letters, numbers, and symbol keys by touch.
(P/NP Only)
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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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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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. Type at least 20 net words per minute (errors subtracted from speed score).
2. Identify correct ergonomic technique for posture and hand positions while typing.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Type by touch the alphabetic keys (A-Z).
2. Type by touch the punctuation keys.
3. Use correct ergonomics technique and posture while typing.
4. Achieve at least 20 net words per minute (errors subtracted from speed score) in order to receive a passing grade.
Topics and Scope
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I. Completing Alphabetic Drills
A. Differentiating the fingers to use to type letters by touch
B. Selecting the appropriate Shift Key to press by touch when capitalizing letters
C. Formatting and spacing appropriately after sentences and paragraphs
II. Completing Numeric and Symbol Drills
A. Differentiating the fingers to use to type numbers by touch
B. Selecting the appropriate Shift Key to press by touch when typing punctuation
C. Formatting and spacing appropriately after punctuation
III. Using Correct Technique and Posture While Typing
A. Sitting correctly at a computer workstation
B. Organizing the workstation for maximum productivity
C. Holding fingers in the correct position to avoid wrist injuries
IV. Completing Timed Typing Drills
A. Demonstrating skills in completing timed testing using computer software
B. Printing summary results
Assignments:
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1. Typing lessons
2. Timed writings
3. In-class or online discussions
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 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
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
90 - 100% |
| Typing lessons; timed writings | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 10% |
| Attendance; participation; in-class or online discussions | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Keyboard Short Course with Keyboarding Online access code. Barbara Ellsworth. Ellsworth Publishing Company. 2016 (classic).
Instructor prepared materials
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