Genesee Course Catalog

Official Course Information

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Office Technology/Secretarial Courses:

OFT102 - Intermediate Keyboarding
Credits: 3 Catalog Description: Increases keyboarding techniques. Includes production using word processing software of two-page letters, two-page reports, two-page memos, tables, envelopes, and mail merges. Requires a minimum level of proficiency of 45 words per minute (wpm). Prerequisite: OFT101. Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 0 hrs. Student Performance Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills: 1.Key approximately 45 wpm for five minutes with 96% accuracy on at least three timed writings. 2.Demonstrate the ability to format two-page letters, memos, reports and advanced tables with 96% accuracy on semester activities. 3.Demonstrate the ability to format financial documents, specialized documents with graphics, and itineraries with 96% accuracy on semester assignments. 4.Demonstrate the ability to format minutes and agendas with 96% accuracy on semester assignments. 5.Demonstrate intermediate computer skills using word processing software such as templates, styles, graphics, and mail merge by scoring a minimum of 70% on unit tests.* This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects. Content Outline: Lessons: 61-80 Test 4 Three timings at a minimum speed of 40 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum Lessons: 81-100 Test 5 Three timings at a minimum speed of 45 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum Lessons: 101-120 Test 6 Three timings at a minimum speed of 50 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum Grading: Your final average will be computed as follows: Test 4 25% Speed average Test 5 25% 3 timings at 55 wpm/5 or less errors = 95% Test 6 25% 3 timings at 50 - 54 wpm/5 or less errors = 85% Speed Average* 25% 3 timings at 45 - 49 wpm/5 or less errors = 75% Students must pass at least 3 timings at 45 wpm with 5 or less errors. Because of the sequential nature of this course, IP's are not given. Effective Term: Spring 2005

OFT102 - Intermediate Keyboarding

Credits: 3

Catalog Description: Increases keyboarding techniques. Includes production using word processing software of two-page letters, two-page reports, two-page memos, tables, envelopes, and mail merges. Requires a minimum level of proficiency of 45 words per minute (wpm). Prerequisite: OFT101.

Lecture: 3 hrs.
Lab: 0 hrs.

Student Performance Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

1.Key approximately 45 wpm for five minutes with 96% accuracy on at least three timed writings.

2.Demonstrate the ability to format two-page letters, memos, reports and advanced tables with 96% accuracy on semester activities.

3.Demonstrate the ability to format financial documents, specialized documents with graphics, and itineraries with 96% accuracy on semester assignments.

4.Demonstrate the ability to format minutes and agendas with 96% accuracy on semester assignments.

5.Demonstrate intermediate computer skills using word processing software such as templates, styles, graphics, and mail merge by scoring a minimum of 70% on unit tests.***

***This course objective has been identified as a student learning outcome that must be formally assessed as part of the College's Comprehensive Assessment Plan. All faculty teaching this course must collect the required data (see Assessing Student Learning Outcomes form) and submit the required analysis and documentation at the conclusion of the semester to the Office of Assessment and Special Projects.

Content Outline:
Lessons: 61-80
Test 4
Three timings at a minimum speed of 40 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum

Lessons: 81-100
Test 5
Three timings at a minimum speed of 45 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum

Lessons: 101-120
Test 6
Three timings at a minimum speed of 50 wpm for 5 minutes/5 errors maximum

Grading:
Your final average will be computed as follows:
Test 4 25% *Speed average
Test 5 25% 3 timings at 55 wpm/5 or less errors = 95%
Test 6 25% 3 timings at 50 - 54 wpm/5 or less errors = 85%
Speed Average* 25% 3 timings at 45 - 49 wpm/5 or less errors = 75%

Students must pass at least 3 timings at 45 wpm with 5 or less errors. Because of the sequential nature of this course, IP's are not given.

Effective Term: Spring 2005