General Information

• Name: Keyboarding Review & Speed
• 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 and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: COT 101 or equivalent

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Increases typing speed and accuracy to employable levels of 50+ WPM. Lessons contain timings. Student is encouraged to meet speed and accuracy goals at each level.
Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

COT 103B Increases typing speed and accuracy to employable levels of 50+ WPM. Lessons contain timings. Student is encouraged to meet speed and accuracy goals at each level.

• A. Paradigm Skillbuilding is designed to help you build your speed and improve control at the computer keyboard while reinforcing and extending your vocabulary. The program includes 15 modules that:
• 1. Provide letter practice.
• 2. Provide a strong approach to vocabulary building.
• 3. Provide similar syllabic intensity for each timing (from 5.0 to 6.0).
• 4. Provide timings that are evaluated on the basis of WAM, errors, and accuracy percentage.

III: Course Linkage

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

Mission
This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.
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 skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.

Have developed
• an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.