For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of the Current Issues in Information Technology course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
Identify sources for gathering information on new issues in information technology
Read, comprehend, and apply these issues to society in general and to their career in the information technology field
Identify the importance of keeping up to date with new trends and issues
Develop a network of other information technology students through the CIS student organization
Further enhance computer information systems skills through participation in various competitive events and conferences
- Identify various activities the students will participate in as members of the CIS student organization
- Define leadership roles in the CIS student organization
- Discuss the avenues through which students can keep up to date with current issues in information technology
- Explore each of these avenues in general
- Read, view, or listen to current issues in information technology
- Discuss and evaluate current issues in information technology
Class discussions/evaluations using various media which pertain to current issues in the IT field
Guest speakers to relay information on current issues in the IT field
Field trips to local businesses
Workshops/conferences
Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC College Catalog.
Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor'�s course policies.
Various Media: videos, television specials, Internet, magazines/journals, newspapers, e-mail, newsgroups, newsletters, conferences/workshops
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Students will be evaluated on their participation in CIS student organization events as these events will enhance their professional development.
Development of individual student resumes/portfolios will assist the student and the instructor with assessing the progression of their learning activities.
Development of both oral and written reports, computerized presentations, and classroom discussions on topics in information technology will assess student ability to gather and evaluate current information in their respective disciplines.
Research assignments/projects completed via the Internet will develop the necessary skills for students to search and evaluate information effectively.
Delivery of assignments from the instructor AND the student via e-mail will further enhance knowledge and use of this technology.
Note: The above mentioned course assessment tools will assess student knowledge of technology in a variety of disciplines addressing both the SCCC Outcomes and General Course Outcomes/Competencies identified above.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.