Purpose of Course

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SYLLABUS FOR College Keyboarding

COURSE NUMBER: BUS 200

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to keyboarding and formatting techniques, teaches them to proofread and make corrections, and develops their basic key stroking speed and accuracy skills.

CREDIT HOURS: 03

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Emma A. Faulk

TELEPHONE: Ext. 4331

OFFICE: McGhee Hall, 209B

OFFICE HOURS: Posted on Office Door.

ATTTENDANCE POLICY: Read statement inside of course syllabus.

TEXTBOOK: Vanhuss, Forde, and Woo. COLLEGE KEYBOARDING AND WORD PROCESSING (Lessons 1-60). South-Western Publishing Company, 2002.

PREREQUISITE: BUS 201- Beginning Typewriting

Prepared by: ______Mrs. Emma A. Faulk, Assistant Professor Date Area of Business Education

Approved by: ______Chairperson Date

______Dean Date PURPOSE OF COURSE

This course is designed to provide students with a general working knowledge of computer hardware and software components using the Windows ’98 operating system. Instruction will include input/output devices, memory, storage and retrieval of information. Students will also be provided the opportunity to master the skills of entering alphabetic, numerical and symbolic information on a keyboard and ten-key pad using the touch method of keystroking. Emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy, proper techniques and correct fingering.

Keyboarding also offers instruction in learning how to manipulate popular interactive software and hardware. Instruction is given in applying computer skills in the preparation of letters, manuscripts, tabulations, and other business-related applications.

This course is built upon a conceptual framework emphasizing reflection, inquiry, constructivism, problem solving, leadership, and the importance of social context in teaching and learning. Coursework and experiences will result in the assessment of knowledge, dispositions, and competencies.

This course is available to any student desiring to learn to use the computer.

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify function keys on a given keyboard (Word Processing Basics). 1. Operate functions keys on a given keyboard (Word Processing Basics). 2. Demonstrate proper fingering and techniques. 3. Use the touch system on an alphanumeric keyboard. (Praxis No. V (a) Keyboarding (Processing Information) 4. Proofread and edit documents. 5. Demonstrate correct language skills 6. Use a printer as an output device for keyed copy. 7. Build keyboarding speed and accuracy. 8. Format basic business letters. 9. Format simple reports. 10. Format a simple table. 11. Format newsletters and electronic communications 12. Compose business letters, reports, and memoranda; process incoming and outgoing telephone messages applying cost and time factors; apply current business terminology in writing, speaking, and interpreting business information; select alternative communications mail; select and use references in solving business-related problems; and plan, develop, and deliver oral presentation using presentation software. SDE 290-3-3/25(1)(b)(2) CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are expected to attend all lectures, seminars, laboratories, and fieldwork, for each registered class, including the first class session, in order to verify registration with instructors, and to complete all work assigned for the course.

If you do not attend class during the first week (first five instructional days) of the semester, and do not give prior notification to the instructor for reasons for absence and intent to attend the class, you will be dropped from the course.

You will be held responsible for adhering to the University Attendance Policy. Instructors of courses are not obligated to provide make-up opportunities for you when you are absent, unless the absences have been officially approved. Official excuses are granted by the Office of Student Affairs for authorized University activities, verified personal illnesses, or illnesses or deaths in the immediate family.

The maximum number of allowable absences during the term without a penalty is three. More than three absences may result in a letter grade of "F". Lateness and early departures will result in a decrease in your letter grade.

ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Any students requiring alternative formats for testing and/or handouts for this course, or other types of accommodations, due to disabling condition, should advise the instructor within the first week of classes.

INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR AND COURSE CONTENT

Subject Date

1. Pre-Assessment of Keyboarding Skills 2. Module 1 Alphabet Keys 3. Module 2 Figure and Symbol Keys 4. Module 3 Word Processing Basics 5. Module 4 Business Letter Formats 6. Module 5 Simple Reports 7. Module 6 Table basics 8. Module 7 Edit Business Documents 9. Module 8 Newsletters and Electronic Communications 10. Module 9 Selkirk Communications EVALUATION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Grading Scale for Daily Assignments

One point is deducted for each typographical error. Two points are deducted for each Formatting error.

Number of errors Letter grade

0.1 A 2.3 B 4.6 C 7.9 D

COMPUTATION OF FINAL GRADE

To receive a grade of C for Bus 200, students must achieve a minimum of 70 points on Three speed and accuracy drills (Objective 8) 20 Daily Assignments (Objectives 5, 6, 9, l0, 11 and 12) Six Performance Assessments (Objectives 1, 2, 9, l0, 11, 5, 6 and 12) Five Timed Production Assessments (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12) Final Examination (Timed Production Assessment) (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12)

To receive a grade of B for Bus 200, students must achieve a minimum of 80 points on Three speed and accuracy drills (Objective 8) 20 Daily Assignments (Objectives 5, 6, 9, l0, 11 and 12) Six Performance Assessments (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12) Five Timed Production Assessments (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12) Final Examination (Timed Production Assessment) (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12)

To receive a grade of A for Bus 200, students must achieve a minimum of 90 points on

Three speed and accuracy drills (Objective 8) 20 Daily Assignments (Objectives 5, 6, 9, l0, 11 and 12) Six Performance Assessments (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12) Five Timed Production Assessments (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12) Final Examination (Timed Production Assessment) (Objectives 9, 10, 11 and 12)

Anything less than 70% will result in a student receiving a failing grade.

A Call for Courtesy

Cell phones and pagers should be turned off or placed on vibrate.

Late Assignments

Late assignments will not be accepted without a university excuse.

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