Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 101
ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING
Catalog Description:
101 - Adapted Word Processing
(May be repeated 3 times)
3 units
Individualized adapted basic word processing techniques using specialized keyboarding commands,
accessibility options, adapted keyboard and mouse hardware and software to produce letters,
memos, reports, tables, and other documents. This course is designed for students with disabilities.
2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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edit, save, and print documents;
apply paragraph formatting, margins, and tabs to documents;
use cut, copy, and paste features;
use print features;
use the Internet to research computer-related topics;
perform specialized keyboard commands, with accessibility options, and with adapted
keyboard and mouse hardware and software.
Course Content (Lecture):
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Opening, creating, saving and printing documents
Selecting, editing, and formatting characters
Using writing tools and tables
Moving and copying text
Using page numbers, headers, and footers
Performing Internet research
Using keyboard shortcut keys
Using accessibility options
Using adapted keyboard and mouse hardware
Course Content (Laboratory):
1. Hands-on tutorials
2. Hands-on lab assignments
3. Hands-on problem solving assigments
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture using tutorials
2. Instructor led discussions
3. Instructor led demonstrations
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 101, Page 2
Fall 2010
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Open an existing file, make formatting changes, insert non-printing characters
b. Complete word processing textbook assignments, including true/false questions
c. Complete skill building applications, using newly learned adapted techniques
d. Complete real-life assignments, including using the Internet for research
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Word processing function and control key quizzes
b. Basic chapter written work
c. Hands-on exercises
d. Quizzes and final examination
Textbook(s) Typical:
GO! Microsoft Word 2007 (Volume 1), Gaskin & Ferrett, Prentice Hall, 2008
Special Student Materials:
1. Portable storage device
2. Microsoft Word 2007 Software (optional)
JCB
CAS 101 course outline
Revised: Sept2009