OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/10/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Computer Keyboarding Skills I |
| Conestoga Course Code |
COMP1122 |
| Host College |
Lambton College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
LA-CPT1133 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
12/17/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$431.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
In this course, students learn keyboarding techniques using various methods. Keyboarding speed and accuracy are emphasized. Proofreading and editing documents is covered. Research about repetitive stress injury (RSI) and proper ergonomics is included. Student should be able to achieve a minimum speed of 25 net words per minute (nwpm) with 5 or fewer errors with frequent practice. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 70%, Timed Writings 30% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
A minimum of 50% and 25 nwpm is required in order to pass the course. |
| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
College Keyboarding Lessons 1-25 and Keyboarding in SAM Lessons 1-25 |
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| Author |
Vanhuss, Forde, Woo, and Robertson |
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| Publisher |
Cengage |
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| Edition |
20th |
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| ISBN |
9781337373043 |
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