MCCCD Program Description

Computer Keyboarding II

Course: BPC111AB

First Term: 2018 Summer

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 1.7 Period(s) 1.49 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Further development of microcomputer keyboard speed and accuracy. Emphasis on touch typing with speed and accuracy development of numerals as related to preparation and handling of documents.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use proper techniques to operate microcomputer keyboard. (I) 2. Demonstrate proficient use of the microcomputer keyboard. (I) 3. Use proper microcomputer operations to manage disk media. (II) 4. Demonstrate keyboard input with speed of at least 45 wpm with no more than 3 errors for 3 minutes. (III) 5. Use proofreading skills and symbols to edit documents. (IV) 6. Produce varying styles of letters, tables, and reports. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Review of Keyboarding Techniques II. Microcomputer Operation A. Basic Computer Usage B. Disk Management III. Development of Speed and Accuracy A. Alphabetic Skillbuilding B. Numeric Skillbuilding C. Symbols Skillbuilding D. Speed/Accuracy IV. Proofreading Documents A. Common Proofreading Symbols B. Application to Rough Drafts V. Formatting Documents A. Letters B. Tables C. Reports

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/26/1996

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