Chabot College Fall 2004 Replaced Fall 2010 Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 101 ADAPTED WORD PROCESSING Catalog Description: 101 - Adapted Word Processing (May be repeated three 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Opening, creating, saving and printing documents Selecting, editing, and formatting characters 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 Using printer options. Methods of Presentation: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lecture Discussion Demonstrations Hands-on practice 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 Chabot College Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 101, Page 2 Fall 2004 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 e. Lab hours Textbook(s) Typical: Word 2002 (Core), Deborah Hinkle, Glencoe McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2002 Special Student Materials: Portable storage device Jane C. Berg 09/10/03 Effec F2004 revised 11/24/03