SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE

COURSE SYLLABUS

The Business Computer Applications Department prepares knowledgeable, highly skilled and motivated employees who provide dedicated and professional service to their employers and community.

Course Title:  Business Math/Ten-Key (ADM 118)

Program:  Administrative Office Professional

Instructor:  Gesito L. Juanich

Office: Rm. 505-C	Division: Business Computer Applications
Phone: 587-4944	E-mail: gjuanich@sccd.ctc.edu

Quarter:  Winter 2007

Clock Hours:  16.5 hrs.

Meeting Times:  W & F (9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)              Room:  502

Prerequisites:  None

Clock Hours:  16.5 hrs.

Course Description:  This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to learn basic mathematical applications of fractions, decimals and percentages, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as the use of the ten-key machine and its functions in the work place.

Course Purpose And Goals:  In this course you will learn/relearn/review basic math fundamentals for use in later courses at SVI as well as learn how to use the ten-key machine. There is a strong emphasis on practical applications in both business and health environments.

Program Outcomes:  To successfully complete this course you will need to demonstrate:

An understanding of the business use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by:

1. accurately rounding numbers

2. accurately estimating and calculating numbers

3. accurately calculating averages, fractions, decimals, and percentages

4. accurately converting fractions, decimals, and percents

5. accurately calculating math answers to business problems

6. identifying standard ruler measurements and measuring using standard ruler

An ability to use a ten-key machine by correctly using:

7. the round off switch

8. the add mode

9. numbering functions

10. the total key

11. the subtotal key

12. the equal key

13. the decimal selector

An ability to use a ten key machine to:

14. produce a five-minute timing with a minimum score of 80 strokes per minute after errors with 3 or fewer errors

15. identify the home row keys and key by touch

16. change ten key ribbons and tapes

ADA Statement:  If you need course adaptations or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with your instructor, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with the instructor as soon as possible.

Instructional and Learning Methods:  Lectures, demonstrations, practice drills, five-minute timings, one-minute timings, worksheets, feedback

Course Text:  Math Fundamentals Workbook. Janie Gallaher, SVI In-house Publication

Student Assignments:  Math Fundamentals Workbook assignments, practice drills, five-minute timings, one-minute timings as given by instructor.

Learning Resources:  The ten-key lab (room 502) is available to practice ten key from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when an instructor, instructional technician, or tutor is available.

Feedback/Evaluation:  Students will be observed daily by the instructor. Feedback will be given as needed on technique, and direction will be given in order to improve ten key speed and accuracy.

Grading Policy:  SVI uses the following grading system:

A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0

Grades will be based on meeting the program outcome competencies listed above.

Attendance Policy:  SVI as a clock-hour institution has a 100% attendance policy. Any hour that you are absent from class, you must make up. A student must have a total attendance of no less than 91% to maintain Satisfactory Attendance Progress. If a student does not meet the attendance requirement for the course, the student may arrange with the instructor to make up the hours necessary to complete the attendance requirement.

Course Content Outline:                                                              HOURS

I. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division          3

II. Fractions, Decimals, Percentages                             3

III. Measuring, Standard Ruler Measurements                  2

IV. Ten Key Use                                                        4

V. Ten-Key Speedbuilding                                          4.5

Behavioral Expectations:  The classroom is a learning environment. Only behavior that allows the classroom to remain a learning environment is acceptable.