CABT 110A Computer Keyboarding—Alphabet Keys
Instructor: Larissa Printzian
Syllabus
Spring 2016
Contact Information:
(831) 479-6277
(831) 786-4703
e-mail: cabt@cabrillo.edu
Aptos: CABT Staff Desk, CTC, Rm. 1400
Watsonville: CTC, Rm. A310
Course Description
CABT 110A is a beginning computer keyboarding class covering the alphabet keys. You will learn to type by touch,
not sight, and to use all your fingers. No backspace key will be allowed. It is a self-paced class. While there are no
regular class meetings, students need to plan to spend 1.5 hours a week or more, practicing several times a
week, in order to pass this course. This course uses college-level keyboarding software.
Course Requirements
Students must be able to complete lessons and timed writings at a speed of at least 25 words per minute (wpm)
with no more than 1 error per minute (epm) by the end of this course. You must attend an in-person orientation,
turn in required printed reports, and take the final timed writings on campus. If you feel that you have special
needs, please contact the Accessibility Support Center (formerly DSPS) early in the semester at 479-6379.
Grades
This .5 unit class (½ of a unit) is offered for a Pass/No Pass grade. To pass, you must do all of the following:
1. Complete the assigned portions of Lessons 1-13 in Keyboarding Pro, meeting the speed and accuracy
goals for each block of lessons. (See the Progress Sheet for details.)
2. Complete the assigned Timed Writings for each level, meeting the speed and accuracy goals.
3. Turn in printed reports for Summary Lessons 1-25 and Timed Writings as required.
4. Pass the Final Exam: Key 25 wpm with 1 epm or less on three (3) two-minute timed writings assigned by
your instructor. Note: You may not look at your fingers while keyboarding.
IMPORTANT: All work must be turned in and final timed writings completed before finals week.
Incomplete Grades, Drop for Lack of Progress, and Withdrawal Policy
Instructors may assign Incomplete (I) grades only if you have completed 75% of the course work to passing
standards, and illness or emergency prevents you from completing the course. You must turn in at least the first
report (lessons 1 – 4) by week 11 or you may be dropped from the course. If you wish to receive a Withdraw (W)
grade, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw by the 12th week of the semester using WebAdvisor. Please
see us if you have any questions.
Student Learning Outcome: At the end of this course, students will accurately and efficiently enter text by
touch, reaching the goal of 25 wpm in 3 two-minute timed writings with no more than 1 epm.
Textbook and Software should be purchased only after attending an orientation and only if you are
working at home. Otherwise, the text and software are available for use in the CTC without cost. The
software and textbook are packaged together through the Cabrillo College Bookstore (See the “Working at
Home” handout for more details, including software installation instructions).
Textbook: College Keyboarding, Keyboarding Course, Lessons 1-25, 18th edition.
Software: Keyboarding Pro Deluxe (Keyboarding Pro 6 for students working at home).
Turn In Your Work: To your instructor directly, or to the instructor's box in the computer lab.
Pick Up Your Work: In the class folder in the file cabinet. Ask instructor for location.
Everything must be completed BEFORE Finals Week: Thurs., May 12 t h , 6 pm.
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