COMP-103 - Keyboarding I - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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The course provides learners with the necessary techniques to keyboard accurately at a minimum of 25 wpm using the alpha and numeric keyboard. Keyboarding accuracy is a valuable skill for all. Students need to be enrolled in Applied Business Technology/Office Administration to take this course; however, this course or the equivalent skill is essential for those interested in an office career, and a prerequisite for subsequent computer courses where keyboarding is required. This course is one of the required courses needed to receive an Applied Business Technology/Office Administration Certificate at BC public colleges. Students planning to complete a college certificate program must meet college entrance requirements.
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Part of the:BUSINESS Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Office Administration Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : Program admission requirements
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Bachelor's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
keyboard accurately and proficiently by touch*;proofread quickly and accurately;apply basic ergonomic principles;
build keyboard speed and accuracy;manage time effectively; andwork independently and follow written directions.
*Touch is the ability to keyboard accurately without looking at your fingers. This ability is the key to a steady increase in speed and accuracy.
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Text and Materials:
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Van Huss, et al. College Keyboarding: Lessons 1 – 25 Keyboarding Course, Canadian Edition. Current Edition. Scarborough, ON. Nelson Education.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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