Part 1: Course Details Division/Department requesting change: CIT Dept/BCIT Division Course developer name and contact information: Jim Bailey Division Dean: Chris Rehn Academic year (e.g., 2018-19) change will take effect: 2018-19 TYPE OF COURSE Lower Division Collegiate Professional/Technical Developmental, numbered below 100 CHANGES TO COURSE Enter Current Course Information (fill out this column completely) Proposed Change type (check all that apply) Proposed Course Changes Course number: CS 160 Course number Course title: Orientation to Computer Science Course title Credits _3_ Lecture _1_ Lecture/Lab ___ Lab _4_ Total Credits Credit change _2_ Lecture _2_ Lecture/Lab ___ Lab _4_ Total Credits Contact hours per week _3_ Lecture _2_ Lecture/Lab ___ Lab _5_ Total Contact Hours/Week Contact hours per week (see formula below) 1 lecture = 1 contact hour per week 1 lecture/lab = 2 contact hours per week 1 lab = 3 contact hours per week _2_ Lecture _4_ Lecture/Lab ___ Lab _6_ Total Contact Hours/Week Prerequisites (current) MTH 095, or MTH 111, or MTH 241, or placement test into MTH 111 Prerequisites Prerequisites (proposed) Placement test and code (e.g., 4cpa score of 75-120; contact testing for codes) Prerequisite placement test/score Co-requisites Co-requisites Grade option (letter or P/NP): Grade option (letter or P/NP) Grade option (proposed):
Copy/paste current course description. If this course is repeatable for credit, please include a sentence in your description. E.g., “This course is repeatable for up to ___ credits.” This course explores the discipline and profession of computer science. It provides an overview of computer hardware architecture, the study of algorithms, software design and development, data representation and organization, ethics and the history of computing and its influences on society. The student is exposed to both low-level and high-level programming languages. May be offered online. Course description (300 characters). For examples, see . Enter revised description (aim for 300-400 characters/approximately 60-70 words): [enter text here] Copy/paste current learning outcomes: Describe a computer's hardware components and interactions, binary math and data representation, and logic gates and circuits. Describe the role of an operating system and its major subsystems. Describe programming methodologies, analyze and problem-solve basic programming issues, describe current programming methodologies Describe how programming languages are implemented, including the translation process from high-level to machine-level code Describe computer networks and communication technologies. Describe systems of computer and network use, describe social contexts and cultures of computer use, understand the role, elements, types and development of computer information systems in organizations Describe the computing discipline as it relates to Computer Science, Course learning outcomes, Core Learning Outcomes, and assessments Enter new outcomes, assessments in chart below
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Information Systems Other (please explain) Part 2: Rationale, Equity, Library Resources, Course Overlap RATIONALE: Describe the rationale for this course revision The CIT Dept assessed all of their classes and current teaching practices and compared them to the approved credit setup (lecture, lec/lab and lab) for those classes. This course did not match current teaching practices. CURRICULUM EQUITY STATEMENT Please do not copy/paste the . Reflect how your course supports equity. To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s): This course is structured and taught using a variety of teaching methodologies to better support a diverse learning population. It is offered both in-class and on-line so that students with personal or social obstacles that conflict with attending classes on campus are able to participate and learn the material. In-class and on-line discussions are moderated in a manner that encourages participation and supportive feedback for questions and issues brought up in class. Examples are provided in class that are gender neutral and recognize cultural differences. Discussions and research papers on historical activities and individuals in computer science are presented in a manner to demonstrate the breadth of diverse individuals who have contributed to the field, including examples of individuals from populations currently under represented. LIBRARY CONSULTATION Please contact your liaison librarian to schedule a 30+ minute individualized instructional consultation and collaboration session. In addition to your specific course-related questions, your librarian will be prepared to share: Library resources and services that support your teaching and student learning needs OER (Open Educational Resources) options that align with your program and course curriculum Strategies for integrating the development of information literacy skills into course content and/or assignments Please allow one week for the librarian to prepare for your consultation. If you are not sure who your liaison librarian is, you can either look it up on the or call the Library Reference Desk at 463-5355. (Librarian signature required above.) COURSE OVERLAP Indicate any topic/content overlap with other courses. How will this course's topics and content be differentiated? If there is overlap, faculty of overlapping courses must agree on the extent of overlap and include a rationale explaining its necessity. The dean of the division in which overlap occurs must sign their approval (see p.1). Division Course Number / Rationale Dean of overlap course (name)