Academic Catalogs

BC C107B: Keyboarding and Formatting Documents

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 070210 - Software Applications
Units 1.5 Total Units 
Hours 27 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Develop your typing speed and accuracy. Learn to type simple letters, memos, and more. For personal or business use. ADVISORY: BC C107A and computer access is required. Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID: BSOT 110 X.C-ID: BSOT 110 X.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Using the touch-type method of keyboarding, with appropriate techniques, type at least 48 words per minute proficiently.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Identify parts of a letter and envelope then create a personal and business style letter with envelope.
  • 2. Develop typing speeds of no less than 45 gross words per minute on a 3-minute timed writing with 4 or fewer errors.
  • 3. Apply center, bold, and italics formatting to text.
  • 4. Employ standardized formats for memorandums.
  • 5. Select proofreading symbols and write the correct symbol when given the meaning.

Lecture Content

Horizontal and Vertical Centering Proofreading Techniques and Symbols     Business Letters Memorandums Manuscripts Tables Speed Building

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Online Lecture (02X)

Instructional Techniques

A variety of instructional techniques will be employed to encompass different student learning styles. These may include, but are not limited to, lecture, discussion, projects, and small group activities. Instruction will be supplemented, where appropriate, by digital media presentations and resources, guest speakers, and field trips.

Reading Assignments

Students will complete reading assignments assigned from the textbook, supplemental readings, handouts, Internet resources, and any assignments from the Coastline Library.

Writing Assignments

Weekly discussion topic written response.

Out-of-class Assignments

Weekly projects, quizzes, and exams demonstrating skills acquired and applied.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Ability to complete timed skill demonstrations with speed and accuracy.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Practical exams demonstrating problem-solving and keyboarding skills.

Eligible Disciplines

Office technologies (secretarial skills, office systems, word processing, ...: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Mercury Learning Information. Keyboarding and Beyond: Introductory Typing, ed. 9781936420360: Mercury Learning Information, 2012 Rationale: Updating textbook to within five year requirement. There are actually very few keyboarding books available. Legacy Textbook Transfer Data: Legacy text

Manuals Resources

1. Ellsworth, B.G. Keyboarding Mastery, Ellsworth Publishing Co , 12-31-2015

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library