Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72C
COMPUTER KEYBOARDING III
Catalog Description:
72C – Computer Keyboarding III
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 unit
Self-paced computer keyboard review for improving keyboarding accuracy and speed. Strongly
recommended: Computer Application Systems 72A or Computer Application Systems 72B. 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 and fingering techniques;
2. keyboard numbers and alpha characters at a speed of at least 30 words per minute on a 5minute timing.
Course Content:
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Keyboard mastery accuracy drills
Keyboard mastery speed drills
Keyboard review
Completing two-minute timings with three errors or less
Methods of Presentation:
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Laboratory
Keyboarding computer software
Problem-specific drills
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
c. Complete problem-specific drills, such as third-finger reaches
d. Complete 1-minute, 2-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute timed writings
e. Print lesson reports
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Keyboarding drills
b. Five-minute timed writings
c. Examinations including final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Keyboarding & Formatting Essentials 5, Lessons 1-60 Van Huss, Forde, Woo Southwestern,
2008
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72C, Page 2
Effective Fall 2010
Special Student Materials:
1. Headphones
2. Portable storage device
3. Southwestern Keyboarding Software (optional)
MD
CAS 72C Course outline.doc
Revised: Aug2009