Computer Applications / business technology

Computer Keyboarding CABT 110B - Numbers/Symbols

Distance Education Course Requirements

CABT 110B is an intermediate keyboarding class covering the alphabet, number keys, and 10-key numeric keypad. It is designed for the student already having a keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute (wam) with no more than 1 error per minute (epm). It is a self-paced class, requiring self-discipline to complete the computer-based exercises. There are no regular class meetings. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours a week and complete at least one lesson a week. Students may enroll up to the 12^th week of classes.

Grades:

This class is offered on a Pass/NoPass basis. You can receive 1/2 unit if you pass the course, but your grade will not affect your grade point average. All work must be turned in and timed writings completed before finals week.

An Incomplete grade can be assigned only if you have completed 75% of the course work to passing standards, and an illness or emergency prevents you from completing the assignment. To receive a Withdraw (W) grade, you must officially withdraw by the 12^th week of the semester. You must turn in at least one assignment by week 12 or you may be dropped from the class.

To receive a Pass (P) for the course you need to:

Complete lessons 14-25 in Keyboarding Pro and related timed writings in MicroPace Pro. MicroPace Pro timed writings must be completed with one error per minute or less.
Complete the Numeric Keypad exercises 1-4 in Keyboarding Pro with an average speed of 150 keystrokes per minute. (kspm)
Turn in progress reports as required (See the Progress Sheet handout). You will need to print out your progress report and drop it off at the Cabrillo College Computer Technology Center for your instructor, or you can attach the report to an e-mail for your instructor (cabt@cabrillo.edu).
Take your final three timed writings, keying 30 words per minute (wpm) with no more than 1 error per minute (epm) on each of the three three-minute timed writings. You must take the final timed writings in the presence of your Instructor or Lab Instructional Assistant, in Cabrillo's Computer Technology Center. You may not look at your fingers while keyboarding.

Text: College Keyboarding, Keyboarding Course Lessons 1-25, by VanHuss, South-Western Publishing Company (either the 16th or the 17th edition is OK). If you are planning to do some of your work in the Cabrillo computer lab, there are a few copies available for check out to use while you are there.

Software: This class requires use of two programs used in conjunction with the course text:

Keyboarding Pro is used to complete Lessons 14-25 and Numeric Keypad lessons for CABT 110B.

MicroPace Pro is used for timed writings.

You may purchase a copy of the programs at the college bookstore to install on your own Windows-compatible computer (not compatible with Apple computers). You will need to pick up an additional CD with the MicroPace Pro timed writing exercises from the instructor so that you can copy these onto your home computer. The programs are also available in the Cabrillo computer lab.

Turn in your work: To your instructor at the CABT desk or to the instructor's box in the lab. It is also possible to e-mail work to your instructor by attaching your Summary Report to an e-mail message to cabt@cabrillo.edu.

Pick Up Your Work: In the class folder in the file cabinet. Ask instructor for location.

All work must be completed before finals week!

110B "Getting Started" Checklist