The student will participate in simulated work groups in class and demonstrate to the instructors satisfaction the ability to communicate effectively and share tasks with co-workers. The student will identify causes and symptoms of repetitive motion disorders and demonstrate appropriate posture and stroking tech niques to avoid such problems. The student will be able to answer correctly 70 percent of questions on objective tests. After the student has gained familiarity with hardware and software functions, timed production tests will be given on text entry, formatting, locating, editing, and printing of complex documents commonly used in an office environment. Accurate proofreading will be stressed, and student documents must be typographically correct.
Attendance is of the utmost importance.
The college catalog outlines the attendance policy, as students should not be absent more than the equivalent of two weeks of classes. These absences do not have to be on con secutive days. The instructor may also, according to the college catalog, equate three tardies to be one absence. After a student has missed the above-mentioned amount of classes, the student may be dropped from the course. The student should plan time for open lab to complete assignments.