Great Basin College
Course Syllabus
COT 101
Spring 2017, 3 credits

Instructor:Pat Phillips

CONTACT:775-753-3511 or Email inside of WebCampus

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:Learn the keyboard by touch using computers. Course covers alphabet keys, number keys, and symbol keys. There will be emphasis on keyboarding techniques,speed, and accuracy.

REQUIRED TEXT

Book:Gregg College Keyboarding etc (Kit 4)(BOX) (w/Access Code) (Lessons1-20)Edition: 11th

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Type at a speed of at least 30 words per minute on a three-minute timed writing.Know where the letters, numbers and symbols are on the keyboard
Know beginning typing “rules” and be able to take a timed writing
Develop necessary skills to become proficient in keyboarding.

DROPPING THE COURSE
If, for some reason, you feel that you cannot complete the course, you must officially withdraw from the class by the course drop deadline by contacting Admissions and Records at (775)753-2102, and completing the Course Withdraw Form.
Officially withdrawing results in a "W" on your grade report and must be done before the official date or you will receive an F for the course. Make sure to check with the instructor before withdrawing from the course.

ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments are always due on Sunday nights by 11:59 PM. In case of an emergency, arrangements must be made ahead of time with the instructor. You may work ahead.

COURSE GRADE

Course grade will be calculated on lessons and timed writings. All assignments will be need to be completed by 11:59 on their due date.

GRADING SCALE

Letter Grade / Percentage
A / 94 - 100
A- / 90 - 93
B+ / 87 - 89
B / 83 - 86
B- / 80 - 82
C+ / 77 - 79
C / 73 - 76
C- / 70 - 72
D+ / 67 - 69
D / 63 - 66
D- / 60 - 62
F / 0 - 59

Should a student have concerns or complaints about the way grading is handled in this class, s/he should follow the steps of the official review process as stated on page 52 in the GBC General Catalog.Students should keep their graded work until the end of the semester when final grades are available in case there is any discrepancy in grades.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Great Basin College is dedicated to education. Therefore, the college demands a high level of scholarly behavior and academic honesty. No form of academic dishonesty is acceptable. If two or more students turn in the same assignments, punitive measures as described in the Rules and Disciplinary Procedures for Members of the University Community will be enforced.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT

Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The ADA Officer, located in Berg Hall, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775-753-2271.