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May 16, 2024
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OAT 1210 - Keyboarding I
Introduction to touch keyboarding using a personal computer with emphasis on keyboard mastery, correct technique, and body position. Technique will be developed using straight copy, typical business correspondence, tabulation, and reports.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Add graphics and other visual elements to enhance written communication.
- Apply appropriate formatting elements and styles to both academic and business documents.
- Create and edit memos, letters, and reports of varying complexity.
- Develop basic motor skills and muscle memory necessary to master keyboarding using a QWERTY keyboard.
- Develop keyboarding techniques (finger positioning, hand and wrist movements, head and neck positioning, sitting position, and overall flow of hand, finger, and eye coordination.
- Establish keyboarding speeds up to 40 words per minute.
- Utilize basic ergonomic workspace positioning to enhance productivity and reduce strain and injury.
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