2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BTECA 136 Ten-Key Mastery (1 credit)



Course Description
Students use a computer keyboarding program to input data on the keyboard’s ten-key pad by touch with correct fingering using proper ergonomic position at a computer workstation.

Course Content
A. Data entry on a ten-key pad
B. Techniques to increase speed and accuracy of data entry
C. Proper fingering and data entry by touch
D. Proper Ergonomic position
E. Data Entry Skills for Employment Scenarios

Student Outcomes
1. Enter data on the ten-key pad at 8,000 strokes per hour or greater on a one-minute timing with 95% accuracy.

2. Demonstrate data entry by touch with proper fingering.

3. Demonstrate proper ergonomic position at the computer workstation.

4. Apply data entry skills for employment scenarios.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Apply technical skills to meet industry standards in the office. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 2
Lab Contact Hours 16
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 18



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