INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE
Effective term: Fall 2012 (2012-10)
COURSE PREFIX: AOT 105
COURSE TITLE: Keyboarding
CONTACT HOURS: 3.0
CREDIT HOURS: 3.0
RATIONALE FOR THE COURSE: This course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills
needed to operate letter, number, and symbol keys using touch-typing and to increase speed and
accuracy using proper typing techniques.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the mastery by touch of the alphabet, number, and
symbol keys located on the keyboard.
PREREQUISITES: None
REQUIRED MATERIALS: THE MATERIALS LISTED BELOW MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE
SECOND DAY OF CLASS OR STUDENT(S) WILL BE CONSIDERED ABSENT FOR EACH DAY
MATERIALS ARE NOT PURCHASED.
Please visit the Bookstore online site for most current textbook information. Use the direct link
below to find textbooks.
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http://hortec.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBWizardView?catalogId=10001&langId
=-1&storeId=51560.
Enter the semester, course prefix, number and section and it will take you to the correct textbook.
(For non-AOT majors, Kit 4 is required.)
Registration Code (included in kit)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: None
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum System Requirements
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Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
o IE7, IE8, or Firefox 3.5
512 MB RAM is required, 1GB+ is recommended
1GHz+ processor
Adobe Flash Player v10+ (Flash Player v10.1 highly recommended)
Screen resolution of 1024px x 768px or higher
Microsoft Word 2010 (AOT 110 and 210 only)
Hi-speed Internet access
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STUDENT COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate mastery of touch typing.
2. Demonstrate requisite speed requirements.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1 Keyboarding: The Alphabet, Number, and Symbol Keys (Lessons 1-5)
1. Demonstrate a typing speed of at least 17wpm/1'/3e;
2. Demonstrate touch-typing of the home keys (A S D F J K L ;); space bar; enter key, backspace;
E, N, T, O, R, H, I,; left shift, B, U, C.
UNIT 2: Keyboarding: The Alphabet (Lessons 6-10)
1. Demonstrate touch-typing of at least 23wpm/1'/3e;
2. Demonstrate touch-typing of the W, M, X, P, TAB, Q, G, V, Z; right shift.
Technique Evaluation Lessons 1-10
Week 9
UNIT 3:
Keyboarding: The Numbers and Symbols(Lessons 11-15)
1. Demonstrate touch-typing of at least 28wpm/2'/3e;
2. Demonstrate touch-typing of the -, 2, 9, 8, 5, ‘, 4, 7, :, 6, 3, / keys.
UNIT 4:
Keyboarding: Numbers and Symbols (Lessons 16-20)
1. Demonstrate touch-typing of at least 32wpm/2'/3e;
2. Demonstrate touch-typing of the &, $, 0, 1, ?, @, %, ( ), #, “, !, symbols.
Timed Writings Lessons 1 – 20
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REQUIRED COURSE MEASURES/ARTIFACTS
Timed Writings
EVALUATION OF REQUIRED COURSE MEASURES/ARTIFACTS
60%
20%
20%
Timed writings (scale is attached)
Keyboarding techniques
Completion and quality of assignments
2-MINUTE TIMED WRITING SCALE FOR AOT 105
Five (5) of your best two-minute timed writings out of 18 attempts (taken in the instructor's presence) will
be averaged to determine the final speed-grade average. (THE KEYS MUST BE COVERED.)
E R R O R S
Words Per
Minute
0
1
2
3
35
100
98
96
94
34
92
90
88
86
33
84
82
80
78
32
76
74
72
70
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OTHER IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION
Grades earned in courses impact academic progression and financial aid status. Before
withdrawing from a course, be sure to talk with your instructor and financial aid counselor
about the implications of that course of action. Ds, Fs, Ws, WFs and I’s also negatively
impact academic progression and financial aid status.
The Add/Drop Period is the first 5 days of the semester for full term classes. Add/Drop periods are
shorter for accelerated format courses. The following week of the semester is Financial Aid Attendance
Verification period. You must attend at least one meeting of all of your classes during that
period. If you do not, you will be dropped from the course(s) and your Financial Aid will be reduced
accordingly.
Student Success and Technology Center
The SSTC is an excellent place for you to go if you need help. The SSTC offers to all students the
following free resources:
1. Student and professional tutors (appointments recommended) for most major subject areas
2. Writing Center Support Services (appointments recommended) for writing, reading, and basic
English developmental skills
3. Student success, academic, and technology support resources
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Online Resource Center (www.hgtc.edu/sstclinks)
DVDs for Test Taking Strategies and Writing Skills
Reading Comprehension, Time Management or Study Skills Packets
Microsoft Office 2010 Guides
D2L Guides
And Much More….
4. Workshops on college success skills, technology, and D2L for online courses
5. General technology assistance
The SSTC wants you to have the opportunity to use the free resources that they offer to students inhouse and online on their Web site: www.hgtc.edu/sstc. To schedule a tutoring session or appointment
with staff, please call one of the following locations: SSTC Conway, 349-7872; SSTC Grand Strand, 4772113; and SSTC Georgetown, 520-1455. Room locations are posted on the SSTC Web site.
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GRADING SYSTEM:
HGTC has a standardized grading scale for academic courses. The grading scale is:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: Below 60
A different grading scale may exist in some academic programs. Refer to the College Catalog for specific
information.
Grade reports showing scholastic marks attained by the student are available at the end of each
semester. The following grades are used:
A—EXCELLENT: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 4 quality points and earns credit hours.
B—ABOVE AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 3 quality points and earns credit
hours.
C—AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 2 quality points and earns credit hours.
D—BELOW AVERAGE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 1 quality point and earns credit
hours.
F—FAILURE: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit hours.
(Hours attempted are used in GPA calculations.)
I—INCOMPLETE: does not affect GPA calculations; defaults to “F” automatically after one term if the
incomplete work has not been completed and generates 0 quality points and 0 credit hours.
WF—WITHDREW FAILING: used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0
credit hours. (Hours attempted are used in GPA calculations.)
W—WITHDRAW: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit
hours. May be utilized when extenuating circumstances warrant.
S—SATISFACTORY: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points, but does cause
credit hours and CEUs to be earned.
U—UNSATISFACTORY: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points, earns 0 credit
hours.
SC—SATISFACTORY COMPLETION: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours, generates no
grade points.
NC—NO CREDIT: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no grade points.
CF—CARRY FORWARD: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no grade
points.
TR—TRANSFER: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points. A “TR” is
given for allowable equivalent credits earned at other accredited colleges, universities or technical
colleges. All “TR” grades must be supported by an official transcript of record from an accredited
postsecondary institution.
E—EXEMPT: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points. An “E” is
awarded for HGTC courses which students have been permitted to exempt as a result of testing,
articulation, equivalent work experience or other educational experience.
AU—AUDIT: not used in GPA calculations; carries a value of 0 quality points and earns 0 credit hours.
Developmental Studies Grading Scale
A*—EXCELLENT: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
B*—ABOVE AVERAGE: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
C*—AVERAGE: not used in GPA calculations; earns credit hours; generates no grade points.
F*—FAILURE: not used in GPA calculations; earns no credit hours; generates no credit hours.
IncompleteA grade of Incomplete (“I”) is given when the student does not complete his/her work or take the final
exam due to illness or for other reasons over which the student has no control. This grade is given only
with the approval of the professor involved. An incomplete must be removed by the end of the following
term. Otherwise, grade becomes an automatic Failure (“F”).
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT AND CLASS RULES
Computer Lab Responsibility
In compliance with College policy, there is to be absolutely no eating or drinking in the computer labs
on the Conway, Georgetown, or Grand Strand Campuses.
Students are prohibited from copying software from the college computers. Anyone found copying
copyrighted software will be disciplined through the Vice President for Student Affairs. Do not load
personal software of any type on the computers in the labs including games or entertainment software.
Systems are purged frequently of data files or unauthorized software.
Users of the computers and network services, including Internet access, provided by the college are
subject to monitoring. Users shall abide by the procedures and policies set forth by the College regulating
information system use. Acceptable use is always ethical, reflects honesty, and shows restraint in the
consumption of shared resources. If you are not sure whether or not what you are doing is allowed, ask
your professor prior to doing it.
Cell phones, beepers, pagers, and other electronic devices should be turned off or silenced prior to
coming into class. At no time is it considered acceptable to answer a call during class.
Student Class Conduct
During class students should not be using the computer unless the professor has requested that they do
so. Students will not use the Internet or play games, and no outside work will be done during class unless
permission has been given. Any student who participates in this type activity may be asked to leave the
class and will be marked absent.
Students should always do his/her own work. Copying assignments will not be tolerated, and both the
copier and the supplier will both receive grades of zero.
Attendance
For a class meeting twice a week, three (3) absences are allowed (except during the summer term).
Absences are counted from the first day of class. Students are responsible for all work missed.
Students exceeding the absence limit will be withdrawn from the course with a grade of "W" or "WF,"
depending on the grade average at the time of withdrawal.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be on time for each class. A student not present when roll is taken will be
marked absent. See your professor after class. (Do not assume that the absence will be changed to
tardy.) Three tardies constitute an absence. Materials are often distributed at the beginning of class. The
professor will not stop class to accommodate a late student.
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Makeup Policy
Students are responsible for the timely makeup of all assignments missed while absent. All makeup
assignments must be completed within one week of the absence. Criteria for making up a test are as
follows:
1. The professor is called or e-mailed prior to the test period.
2. A suitable time has been arranged with the professor to make up the test. (The makeup test
will probably be a different test from that taken on the originally assigned date).
A makeup test will be allowed only for justifiable reasons and will be done only if the professor deems the
reason to be acceptable.
Instructor Late Policy
If an instructor has not arrived in the classroom within 10 to 15 minutes of the scheduled class start time,
and prior arrangements have not been announced, the students should contact another instructor in the
Department to determine what the cause might be. Class is NOT dismissed until the students are officially
notified by someone in the Department.
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