CABT 110C Computer Keyboarding—Speed Development
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 110C is a self-paced keyboarding course designed for students with previous keyboarding training to
increase speed and accuracy by 10 words per minute (wpm) with no more than 1 error per minute (epm).
Students must demonstrate a minimum starting speed of 30 wpm with 1 epm or less, and reach a minimum speed
of 40 wpm by the end of the course. 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.
Course Requirements
Students will complete keyboarding assignments in order to increase keyboarding skills 10 wpm over course entry
speed in five-minute timed writings with no more than one epm (Prerequisite: CABT 110B or equivalent skills).
You must attend an in-person orientation, turn in required printed reports, and take the final timed writings on
campus. Note: You may not look at your fingers while keyboarding. 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 Keyboarding Pro Skill Building Lessons, Timed Writings and Assessments as indicated on the
Student Progress Sheet, meeting the listed speed and accuracy goals.
2. Turn in Skill Building and Timed Writings Reports as required.
3. Pass the Final Exam: Key 40 wpm with 1 error per minute or less for three 5-minute final timed writings
assigned by your instructor.
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 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. Please see us if you have questions.
Student Learning Outcome: To increase alphanumeric keyboarding skills 10 wpm over course entry speed in
five-minute timed writings with no more than one epm. (Entry speed is a minimum of 30 words per minute.)
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 1 2 t h , 6 pm.
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