Chabot College
Fall 2004
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72B
ELEMENTARY COMPUTER KEYBOARDING II
Catalog Description:
72B – Elementary Computer Keyboarding II
(May be repeated 1 time.)
1 unit
Self-paced computer keyboard skill development for improving keyboarding accuracy and speed.
Introduction word processing techniques will also be taught., including introduction to basic word
processing techniques. Strongly recommended: Computer Application Systems 72A. 3 hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5
Prerequisite Skills:
None.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate correct posture while keyboarding;
2. keyboard alpha characters and numbers at a speed of at least 30 words per minute on a 3-minute
timing;
3. demonstrate basic word processing editing techniques including proofreading;
4. keyboard business documents such as letters, reports, and memos using proper formatting
techniques.
Course Content:
1.
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3.
4.
Correct posture and fingering techniques
Keyboard review and mastery
Timed writings
Introduction to word processing techniques including proofreading, editing, and formatting
techniques
Methods of Presentation:
1. Laboratory
2. Keyboarding computer software
3. Instructor demonstrations of keyboarding techniques
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Observe simulated computer software demonstrations
b. Key alpha and numeric drills from computer software and from textbook
c. Complete 1-minute, 2-minute, and 3-minute timed writings
d. Key and center paragraphs
e. Key, proofread, and edit business documents including letters and reports
f. Print lesson reports
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Keyboarding speed & accuracy drills
b. Three-minute timed writings
c. Exams including final exam
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72B, Page 2
Fall 2004
Textbook(s) (Typical):
College Keyboarding: Keyboarding Course: Lessons 1-25, Huss, Forde, and Woo, Southwestern
Publishing, 2002.
Special Student Materials:
1. Portable storage device
2. Letter sized folder for work
3. Southwestern Keyboarding Software (optional)
CAS 72B
Gaila Moore
Effective Fall 2004
Revised 11/24/03