BSTEC 100 - Computer Keyboarding

Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
Introduction to the computer keyboard. Speed and accuracy development; keyboard compositions and introduction to email; formatting letters, reports, and memos. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: If English is not your first language, placement into EAP 100 is required.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate, by completion of lessons and skill building activities, the ability to key at a minimum speed of 20 words a minute (wpm) on a two-minute timed writing with no more than one error per minute. [REASON]
Assess, by completion of technique performance self-evaluations, the ability to key by touch (without looking at your fingers or monitor), and apply good keystroking techniques. [REASON]
Demonstrate, through completion of a final exam, your knowledge of formatting guidelines. [REASON]
Format and produce simple business and personal documents (letters, reports, email, and memos) using word processing software. [COMMUNICATE]