San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio 78212
Syllabus
Department: Administrative Computer Technology
Course: POFT 1127–BEGINNING KEYBOARDING
Credit Hrs: 1 Hrs/Wk Lec: 1 Hrs/Wk Lab: 0
I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
BEGINNING KEYBOARDING is a skill development in keyboarding
with emphasis on alphabet, number, and symbol keys by touch. Skills
can be applied to computers, typewriters, and other equipment keyboards.
II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND
None
III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS
KEYBOARD MASTERY ON THE COMPUTER SHORT COURSE
By Barbara Grace Ellsworth
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
IV. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Student Independent Practice
V. COURSE GRADE
The course grade is based on the following:
Accuracy Standard:
TIMINGS ERRORS ALLOWED (0-2)
15-sec. 0
30-sec. 0
1-min. 1
2-min. 2
Lessons Used in Scoring Percent of Total Grade
1-6 (learning KB) 20%
7-12 (learning KB) 20%
13 (1-min para.) 10%
14 (1-min para.) 10%
15 (1-min para.) 10%
16 (1-min para.) 10%
17 (2-min para.) 10%
18 (2-min para.) 10%
Grading Scale for Overall Average Words Per Minute:
SPEED GRADE
35+ A
30 B
25 C
20 D
VI. COURSE CONTENT
POFT 1127, BEGINNING KEYBOARDING, teaches the alphabetic
keys. Every lesson contains exercises of 15-sec., 30-sec., and 1-2 minute
timings, and students are encouraged to meet the speed and accuracy
goals in each exercise before continuing onto the next one. Progress
Reports and Grade Reports help students evaluate their progress.
VII. COMPETENCIES
At the completion of POFT 1127, the student will be able
to:
1. Reach the Overall Average Words Per Minute of 35+ for
an A Grade.
2. Reach the Overall Average Words Per Minute of 30 for
a B Grade.
3. Reach the Overall Average Words Per Minute of 25 words for a C Grade.
4. Reach the Overall Average Words Per Minute of 20 words
for a D Grade.
VIII. TESTING
This course has no exams. Students repeat
timings until mastery is learned. If timings meet the accuracy standard
set, scores are automatically recorded on the Progress Report and the
final grade is automatically calculated.
Instructor Requirements
Staying on schedule-according to the applicable due date
schedule is required. Students who do not turn in assignments for two
consecutive weeks will be dropped from the course for lack of attendance.
If a student is dropped from the class for excessive absences, a grade
of “WN” will be recorded.
This course is a skillbuilding course and consistent practice and timely
completion of assignments is required. Late work will be penalized.
It is the student’s responsibility to follow the due date schedule.
Failure to complete course work will result in your grade being lower
than the grade recorded on your final grade report.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student
Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations
As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if accommodation
is needed, students must make the request through the Office of Disabled
Student Services, CAC 124C, Phone: 486-0020.
SCANS Competencies
The following SCANS Competencies are included in this
course:
(C1) Allocation of time
(C3) Materials/Facilities
(C5) Acquires and evaluates performance
(C6) Organizes and maintains information
(C8) Uses computers to process information
(C18) Selects technology
(C19) Applies technology to task
(C20) Maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:
(F1) Reading
(F4) Mathematics
(F5) Listening
(F8) Decision making
(F9) Problem solving
(F10) Seeing things in the mind’s eye
(F11) Knowing how to learn
(F12) Reasoning
(F13) Responsibility
(F16) Self-management
(F17) Integrity/Honesty
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