General Information

• Name: Basic Keyboarding
• Discipline: Computer Office Technology (COT)
• Units (Credits): 1–3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Develops basic skills for touch keyboarding/typing proficiency on computers. Develops basic speed and accuracy. Introduces basic computer operations for using keyboarding software.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

This course develops basic skills for touch keyboarding / typing proficiency on computers. Develops basic speed and accuracy. Introduces basic computer operations for using keyboarding software.

• 1. From lessons 1-25, students must demonstrate that they can key straight-copy material at 20 or more words a minute for one minute with two errors or less on at least two separate timings from lessons 18 - 25.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of this course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.
COT 100B - addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes. Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate:
Know
the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.
Are Able to
• acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.
• utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.