BUSN 1100 Syllabus

Subject Code

BUSN

Course Number

1100

Course Title

Introduction to Keyboarding

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(1-4-3)

Course Description

This course introduces the touch system of keyboarding placing emphasis on correct techniques. Topics include computer hardware; computer software; file management; learning the alphabetic keyboard, the numeric keyboard, and keypad; building speed and accuracy; and proofreading. Students attain a minimum of 30 GWAM (gross words a minute) on 3-minute timings with no more than 3 errors.

Course Outcomes

Computer Hardware, Software, and File Management

• Identify the major parts of a computer (monitor, mouse, keyboard, CPU).
• Identify removable computer devices (diskette, jump drive, CD).
• Demonstrate software programs such as a Learning Management System (i.e., Blackboard), keyboarding program, and/or email software.
• Utilize computer operating system to copy, create, delete, upload, and/or download files.

The Alphabetic Keyboard

• Use correct fingers to key alphabetic keys by touch.

The Numeric Keypad and Symbols

• Use correct fingers to key the numeric keypad by touch.
• Use correct fingers to key symbols on the number row of the keyboard by touch.

Building Speed and Accuracy

• Construct (key) from straight copy at a minimum rate of 30 GWAM for 3 minutes, with a maximum of 3 errors.

Building Proofreading Skills

• Recognize typographical and content errors by making error in documents and keying correct copy.