SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
BUSINESS SCIENCE DIVISION
COURSE SYLLABUS
CIM 121A—KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS: BEGINNING - DE
1/8/07 to 3/10/07
Instructor: Joyce Quade Semester: Spring 2007
Phone: 949/582-4597 Ticket: 13725G
Office: LIB 320 Room: Internet-based
Email: jquade@saddleback.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Designed to introduce touch keyboarding of letter, number, and symbol keys on the computer. Introduces
basic computer operation; no previous computer or typewriting experience required. A combination of
CIM 121A, 121B, and 121C may be taken four times.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate keyboarding skill on the alpha, numeric and symbol keys using the touch method of
operation with proper techniques.
2. Keyboard alpha characters at a minimum speed of 15 words per minute.
3. Identify and operate the basic components of a computer.
4. Demonstrate proper techniques to avoid repetitive stress injuries.
STUDENT RESOURCES:
Text: Gregg College Keyboarding and Document Processing with Word 2003, Kit 1 (Lessons 1-60), 10th
Edition; Ober, Johnson, Zimmerly; Glencoe/McGraw Hill; ISBN #0-07-313841-X (includes
software)
ASSIGNMENTS:
Students will complete Lessons 1-20 of the textbook keyboarding drills. The lessons include alphabetic
and alpha numeric finger dexterity drills, paced practice, and timed writings.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
WITHDRAWAL: It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the class by the appropriate
dates.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please discuss your academic adjustment needs with
me as soon as possible. Please contact the Special Services office in the Student Services Center, Room
113, for additional information. All information will remain confidential.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity and
honesty. All assignments submitted should be exclusive and original work of each student. Any copying,
plagiarism, or other form of cheating on exams, quizzes, or homework may subject a student to failure in
this course and sanctions stipulated by school disciplinary proceedings.
This course schedule is subject to change and may be modified.

Tkt #13725G SEMESTER SCHEDULE Spring 2007
Week of Topic/Activity This Week Assignment
1/8 &
1/15
1/22 &
1/29
2/5 &
2/12
2/19 &
2/26
Orientation
Introduction to Course
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lessons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Printing Reports
Purchase textbook kit (includes software)
Complete lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Submit a Portfolio Report of lessons 1-5 (1/24)
Complete lessons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Lessons 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Complete lessons 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Lessons 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Submit a Portfolio Report of lessons 6-15 (2/21)
Complete lessons 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
3/5 Final Exam Week Submit a Portfolio Report of lessons 1-20
The Information Management Center (IMC) is open
• Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
No cell phones, pagers, children, or food and/or drinks (including water) are allowed in the IMC.