Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: POFT-1127 (Section: 71, CRN: 92265)
Introduction to Keyboarding 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Tonya Harbert
Email keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6501
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 H
Office Hours Monday 9-10
Tuesday 9-12
Wednesday 9-10 & 11-12
Thursday 9-12
Friday 9-10
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of acceptable speed and accuracy.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Keyboarding & Applications I (Sessions 1-60), 7th edition with Access Code
by Audrey Roggenkamp, Publisher: Paradigm
ISBN 9798765739907

* A free trial is available for students waiting for textbooks and/or access codes from the bookstore.
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate basic keyboarding techniques.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrates professionalism in the administrative workplace environment.
  2. Uses appropriate business administration skills.
  3. Uses appropriate office software applications.
  4. Creates effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices.
  5. Evaluates business documents.
Lecture Topics Outline Home Row Keys and Alphabetic Keys
Number Row Keys
Punctuation & Symbol Keys
Numeric Keypad Keys
Thinking & Composing at the Keyboard
Alphabet Reinforcement
Email & Memos
Business Correspondence
Tables
Business Reports
Resumes
Manuscripts & Research Papers
Productivity Measurement
Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1  Orientation & Syllabus
Week 2  Unit 1: Sessions 1-6
Week 3  Unit 1: Sessions 7-13
Week 4  Unit 2: Sessions 14-17
Week 5  Unit 3: Sessions 18-23
Week 6  Unit 4: Sessions 24-27; EXAM 1
Week 7  Unit 5: Sessions 28-30
Week 8  Unit 6: Sessions 31-33
Week 9  Unit 7: Sessions 34-37; EXAM 2
Week 10 Unit 8: Sessions 38-40
Week 11 Unit 8: Sessions 41-44
Week 12 Unit 9: Sessions 45-48; EXAM 3
Week 13 Unit 10: Sessions 49-54
Week 14 Unit 11: Sessions 55-59
Week 15 Unit 12: Session 60; EXAM 4
Week 16 Final (Comprehensive)

*** ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY'S @ 10 a.m. ***

  • Assignments and due dates are posted in the course. (Check the calendar, announcements, email, and the to-do list.)
  • If course work is available, students can complete work ahead of the scheduled dates.
  • Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc.  Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during the semester if deemed necessary. 
  • It is the student's responsibility to monitor announcements, emails, and course content multiple times throughout the week.
  • THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS
  • Late work will only be accepted for 2 days after the due date with a -30 point penalty.
  • ALWAYS USE ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. Do not go directly to the publisher site, unless otherwise directed by instructor.
  • TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY THE INSTRUCTOR'S WRITTEN OR VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Final Exam Date December 1, 2022 - 10:0 AM   Through  December 7, 2022 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100 = A     80 - 89 = B     70 - 79 = C     60 - 69 = D     Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade

Assignments 45%
Exams 45%
Final 10%


ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY

* Students should keep a record of their grades/average. It is not the instructor's responsibility to average grades for students to review. (Students should be able to see grades through blackboard when an assignment is completed.

*The instructor will not drop grades.

* Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes; however, some activities in the course may be used to enhance learning and may not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments, quizzes, discussions, exams, etc. throughout the course.

* Due dates are posted each week for course work. 

* Instructions and grading information will be posted on blackboard for each assignment.


ASSIGNMENTS
* MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments are accepted for two days after the due date with a penalty (-30 pt deduction). The assignment will receive a grade of zero (0) if not received two days after the due date.

QUIZZES
* NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. Quizzes will be give weekly for each chapter. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). After quizzes are closed, you cannot make-up a quiz.

EXAMS
* NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If a student should miss an exam, at the end of the semester, the instructor will average all exam grades [including the zero(s)] to replace the zero for the missed exam. (The final exam will not be calculated in this average.)

EXAMPLE: 4 test grades: 100, 100, 0, 80 = 280; 280/4= 70; 70 will go in the place of the zero.; Test grades are now 100, 100, 70, 80

* THE FINAL EXAM ACCOUNTS FOR 10% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive.
ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM on the scheduled date and time. Failure to do so will result in a zero (0) for the final exam.


* Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

Assignments and due dates are posted in the course. Check the calendar; check the announcements; check email; and check the To-Do List.

* If course work is available, students can complete work ahead of scheduled due dates.

* Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary.

There will be NO Make-up Quizzes or Exams.

ALWAYS USE ANY LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO PUBLISHER SITE TO COMPLETE WORK UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR.

TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.
Attendance Policy

Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity weekly.

* Class participation is required (and it is part of your course average). It is important to be active within the course. New assignments may be added to the weekly folders if instructor feels it is necessary.

* Students are expected to log in to Blackboard, check email and announcements a minimum of 3 times per week - even if they think all work is complete.

COVID:

ONLINE Students and FACE-TO-FACE Students that believe they have been exposed to COVID 19 or have been diagnosed with COVID must report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form and deliver it to the Dean of Student Services, Ms. Tessie Bradford.

bradfordts@lamarpa.edu
(409) 984-6156
(409) 948-6041 Fax

Dr. Bradford will report the condition to the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead. As required by the State, the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead will report the student's information to the Port Arthur Department of Health.

It is responsibility of the student to contact their instructors by email regarding their absence.
Additional Information THIS COURSE WAS DESIGNED TO COMPLETE ON A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER. Students consistently overlook vital information and assignments when trying to use a mobile device. Students may use the computers in the Gates Memorial Library if needed. They will need to see your student ID.

METHODS OF PRESENTATION:

Several methods of presentation may be used in class and may include any of the following:
Lecture (through PowerPoint slides, interactive notes, video, or audio sources)
Computer Assisted Learning (publisher websites)
Lab Exercises
Internet

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

The student is required to have all required course materials including but not limited to any software, e-books, key codes, etc. needed for class to complete required readings, work, etc.
Reliable Internet access is required for all online or hybrid courses. Students may use the open lab provided in the Gates Memorial Library.

COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC.

Students may use the computer lab in the Gates Memorial Library if they do not have reliable internet access.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

* If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date.
* It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.
* The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.
* The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA.
* State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog.

E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette:

* Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name.
* Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and a return phone number

*Exceptions and/or changes may be made to information in this syllabus at the instructor's discretion.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381