MCCCD Program Description

Basic Data Entry Activities

Course: BPC119

First Term: 1997 Fall

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Development of speed and accuracy of data entry skills. Includes vocabulary, keyboard drills, and data entry simulations

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform start-up procedures for computer activities (I) 2. Create, edit, and proofread entries. (II) 3. Define data entry terms. (III) 4. Develop speed and accuracy skills using alpha/numeric keystrokes. (IV) 5. Perform simulated data entry activities. (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. Start-up Procedures A. Format disk B. Boot software C. Protect disk II. Data Entry Tasks A. Create entries B. Edit entries C. Proofread entries III. Definition of Terms A. Data entry terms B. Simulation terms IV. Skill Development A. Speed B. Accuracy V. Simulated Activities A. Inventory B. Point of sale C. Accounting D. Government E. Others

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/28/1995

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