Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
BUSN 122
Course Title
Computer Keyboard Mastery
Credits
Two (2)
Date of Outline
October 20, 2005
2. Course Description
Solves accuracy and speed problems in key
boarding using an organized, systematic,
and professional approach. Emphasizes
diagnosing and correcting problems in key
boarding techniques and skills. (Formerly
BCIS 122.)
3. Contact Hours/Type
Two (2) Hours/Lecture/Lab
4. Prerequisites
BUSN 121; or consent.
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved By
Date
5.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Designed to help individuals who have basic touch keyboarding to improve their keyboarding
skills (technique, speed, and accuracy). Especially helpful to students who need to improve
their skills before enrolling in higher level keyboarding courses and those preparing for employment tests.
6.
SPECIFIC COURSE COMPETENCIES:
A. Increase gross words a minute on two 5-minute straight copy tests by 5 to 15+ gross words
a minute OR demonstrate average speeds of 50+ gwam on two 5-minutes tests.
B. Increase net words a minute on at least two 5-minute straight copy tests by 5 to 15 nwam
OR demonstrate average net scores of a minimum of 40 nwam on two tests.
C. Increase net words a minute on at least two 1-minute mixed copy tests by 5 to 15+ nwam,
OR complete two tests with an average of a minimum of 35 nwam.
D. Complete all prescribed diagnostic and skill building assignments, practices, and tutorials
7.
RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
A. Pre-testing (2 hours)
1. Complete and record a 5-minute pre-test on straight copy to determine current keyboarding speed and accuracy. If speed is less than 30 gwam, refer to OAT 20BC.
2. Complete and record a 1-minute pre-test on mixed copy to determine speed and accuracy. If score is less than 10 nwam, refer to OAT20.
B. Review of proper keyboarding technique and ergonomics - 1 hour
C. Diagnose keyboarding strengths and weaknesses with diagnostic software and technique
evaluation by instructor to establish short and long term keyboarding goals. - 2 hours
D. Skillbuilding practice using computer software such as SouthWestern’s Skillbuilding on
specific weak areas and all keyboarding aspects such as numbers, symbols, alphabetic
keys, punctuation, difficult reaches, concentration, frequently used words, etc. (20 hours in
class - 20 hours outside of class)
E. Post-Tests and Certifications - 2 hours
8.
RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Pre and post-tests on alphabetic and mixed copy.
Diagnostic assignments
Skillbuilding and corrective assignments
Technique evaluations
Lab and/or home practice
9.
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
SKILLBUILDING - Building Speed and Accuracy on the Keyboard - Second Edition, Eide, Rieck,
Klemin, Glencoe, McGraw-Hill Publishers text and software.
OFFICE PROFICIENCY AND CERTIFICATION (OPAC) or other software for pre and post testing on 5-minute alphabetic text allowing corrections.
10.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
INCREASE IN GWAM, 5 MINUTE TIMED WRITINGS, ALPHA COPY (25%)
(Error limit = 5)
2-test average
+ 15 = A
+ 10 = B
+ 5=C
OR
2 test average of 60 gwam = A
2 test average of 55 gwam = B
2 test average of 45 gwam = C
INCREASE IN NWAM, 5 MINUTES, ALPHA COPY (25%)
(Error limit = 5)
2-test average
+15 = A OR
2-test average of 50 nwam
+10 = B
2-test average of 45 nwam
+5= C
2-test average of 40 nwam
INCREASE IN NWAM, 1 MINUTE, MIXED COPY (25%)
(Error limit = 1)
2-test average
+15 = A OR
2-test average of 45 nwam
+10 = B
2-test average of 40 nwam
+ 5=C
2-test average of 35 nwam
COMPLETION OF PRESCRIBED ASSIGNMENTS (25%)
Note: BUS TECH majors must achieve a minimum of a C- grade on each section based upon
the minimum speeds specified; i.e., 45 gwam, 40 nwam, and 35 nwam to pass.
11.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture
Individual technique evaluations
Software guided skillbuilding practice.