COT 101 - Typing I/Keyboarding

SPRING 2010, 3 credits

Outlined Self Paced Course Syllabus

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Learn the keyboard by touch using computers. Course covers alphabet keys, number keys, and symbol keys. Emphasis on keyboarding techniques, speed, and accuracy. No required prerequisites.

INSTRUCTOR/FACILITATOR:Kathy Marrs HOME: (W)623-1822

(H)625-3787

E-mail:

TEXT:Keyboarding & Word Processing Van Huss, Forde, Woo, Hefferin,

ISBN # 0-538-72976-7

SOFTWARE: Keyboarding Pro - Student CD-ROM, ISBN #0-538-73127-3

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to key 25 - 30 words per minute with accuracy, know the location of the letters, numbers, and symbols on the keyboard, know the location and function of keys on the keypad and know beginning keying "rules". Review basic punctuation, spelling and language skills, as well as become familiar with proofreaders marks and text revision.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Reading, keyboarding drills and hands-on practice, timed writings, and instructor assistance as necessary.

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION: Students are required to either complete and turn in assignments as scheduled in your syllabus at home orspend whatever time is necessary in the Academic Success Center (ASC) to complete the weekly assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS: Please refer to the attached course outline. Due to the nature of this course assignments will be graded primarily on submission provided error factor is not excessive or repeated per assignment. Assignments will be corrected by instructor. This means that if you complete and turn in the assignments satisfactorily, you will receive 100% per assignment. Students will be required to repeat those lessons which do not demonstrate sufficient progress. Should student opt not to repeat or correct assignments, points will be deducted according to scale.

For each week assignments are turned in late, 10 points will be deducted. Assignments which must be repeated will not be considered late if they were originally turned in on time, corrected and returned to instructor within one week from the date the assignment was returned to student.

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Assignments should be turned in to the class specific file located on the top of the instructor’s file cabinet in the ASC. Each time you come in for tutoring, or to work in the Academic Success

Center, you must log in on Tutor Trac.

Graded assignments will be returned to a personal file located at the front desk/reception area for reasons of student confidentiality. It is imperative that students take responsibility for checking this file on a regular basis in order to facilitate communication and succeed in course study. Please do not remove assignments until semester end.

Learner Outcomes / Measurements/Assessment
Key 20-25 words per minute with minimal errors / Routine drills and timed writings throughout Lesson 7 - 25. Best three scores will be used.
Familiar with location and function of all keys on the keypad / Introductory lessons and exercises for general overview of keypad
Know the keyboard by touch to include letters, numbers and symbols / Complete Keyboarding Pro weekly lesson assignments, including games and drills
Strong basic language arts skills / Evidence of good sentence structure, spelling and proofreading in weekly assignments
Proficient in proofreading and text revision / Complete various exercises interpreting and applying proofreader’s marks.
Show readiness for COT 102 / Successful completion of COT 101

TESTS: There are two tests for this course, a Mid-term and a Final Exam. See course outline to determine when each exam should be taken. Keying on tests is graded on accuracy as well as speed, and points will be deducted for keying errors. Text may be used for reference.

Tests are available from the instructor. Tests may be taken during any of the instructor’s scheduled hours on campus. If necessary, due to work schedules etc., arrangements may be made to take an exam at an alternate time. Tests will be graded and logged, then placed in your personal student file for your review. Tests may not be removed from the college premises.

KEYBOARDING SPEED SKILL BUILDING: Timed writings are designated regularly in lessons throughout the semester. Keyboarding software will be utilized for all timed writings. The speed on the best timed writing will be worth 10% of the total grade. Keyboarding speed will be graded as follows: 30+ wpm 100%, 25-23 wpm 95%, 22-20 wpm 90%, 19-17 wpm 85%, 16-14 wpm 80%, 13-11 wpm 75%, less than 10 wpm = 70%.

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GRADING:Mid-term Exam25% of total grade

Final Exam25% of total grade

Session Assignments30% of total grade

Speed10% of total grade

Attendance/ Lab Participation10% of total grade

GRADING SCALE: To determine the final course grade, all course requirements as listed

directly above will be calculated on a percentage scale and then recorded as the corresponding

letter grade as follows:94-100%=A

90-93%=A-

87-89%=B+

83-86%=B

80-82%=B-

77-79%=C+

73-76%=C

70-72%=C-

67-69%=D+

63-66%=D

60-62%=D-

<60%=F

Withdrawn=W

Incomplete=I (see requirements)

DROPPING THE COURSE: If you decide to drop the course, you must officially withdraw by April 30, 2010. Withdrawal forms are available at the front desk.

INCOMPLETE GRADE: An "I" (Incomplete) grade can be given to students who have completed at least three quarters of course work, and who maintain a “C” or better in the course. Students then have until the middle of the next semester to complete the course. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor and request an "I" grade.

PROGRESS: This is a self-paced class and you are responsible to schedule your study sessions to complete all homework and tests, including the final, per course outline. It is best to maintain regular study times to ensure progress, and enhance successful course completion. Communication is the key to success. Instructor realizes that situations may occur which prevent timely completion of assignments. Students are urged to communicate these situations to instructor as soon as possible in order to ensure equitable result. Instructor reserves the right to withdraw students submitting excessively un-excused delayed assignments or students who discontinue course work without contact.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Students are required to observe all rules and regulations as stipulated by Great Basin College when visiting and utilizing resources available at the college center.

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INSTRUCTOR HOURS: Will be established following completion of student orientation and determination of schedules to best facilitate students. Instructor hours will be posted in the Academic Success Center within the first week of the semester.

Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to freeaccommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Great Basin College. For assistance, contact the Disabled Student Services Office at (775) 753-2271.

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COT 101 - KEYBOARDING I
Course Outline
SPRING 2010
Class / Assignment
Week 1, 1/25 / Lesson 1
Week 2, 2/1 / Lessons 1R and 2
Week 3, 2/8 / Lessons 3 and 4
Week 4, 2/15 / Lessons 5 and 6
Week 5, 2/22 / Lessons 7 and 8
Week 6,3/1 / Lessons 9 and 10
Week 7, 3/8 / Lesson 11 and 12
Week 8, 3/15 / Midterm Exam
Week 9, 3/29 / Spring Break 3/22 – 3/26
Lessons 13 and 14
Week 10, 4/5 / Lessons 15 and 16
Week 11, 4/12 / Lessons 17 and 18
Week 12, 4/19 / Lessons 19 and 20
Week 13,4/26 / Lessons 21 and 22
Week 14, 5/3 / Lessons 23 and 24
Week 15, 5/10 / Lessons 25
Week 16, 5/17 / Final Exam and Grades Posted

Assignments due by Friday of each week. Final Exam due 5 p.m.Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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