BSTEC 120 - Ten Key with Math Applications

5.0 Credits
Apply electronic ten key calculator functions to solve business math problems. Operate a computer ten key keypad by touch for speed and accuracy. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite Minimum placement into EAP 121 or BRDGE 093 and MATH 077.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Solve business application problems using the constant, continuous, accumulative, and mixed operations functions of the ten-key calculator.
Solve equations for percentage, rate, and base in word problems.
Calculate percents of increase/decrease, trade discounts, markdown, markup, payroll, and simple interest.
Apply the quantitative ten-key calculator functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Estimate answers and round answers to different place value positions.
Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions; convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals.
Perform timings at a minimum speed of 9,000 strokes per hour with 97 percent accuracy for designated intervals using the computer ten-key, while using correct keystroking technique.