CSCI 100 - Survey of Computing

5 Credits

General survey of the capabilities, limitations and problems associated with computers. Students develop basic computer competency. Covers basic terminology of computer systems; personal security while online; relationships between hardware and software; data representation and organization; basic web page development, and introductory programming and problem solving. Covers use of applications in the business environment, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and database software as well as Internet, e-mail and Web fundamentals.

FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online

Designed to Serve CIS majors, Computer Science majors(transfer) and non-CIS majors(transfer) who require a understanding of computers, information systems, and associated terminology and concepts.
Active Date 20230328T10:32:56

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science

Course Outline

Computers and Digital Basics
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Operating Systems and File Management
Networking - Computer networks; LAN, WAN, Wireless
The Internet
Digital Media
The Computer Industry - History, Careers, and Ethics
Information Systems & Databases
Computer Programming
Use of Applications in the business environment

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain how a computer uses input, processing, storage, memory, output

Explain how data is represented digitally

Identify and create basic programming logic

Explain the different types of software, their functions, file management and operating systems

Describe a basic database and web application

Identify different types of networks

Research and identify current opportunities & skills needed in IT