Master Syllabus CS2822, Current Issues in Info Tech I

Credits 2 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is designed to examine current issues and trends in information technology. Students will become informed of new issues and participate in class discussions as to how these issues affect society in general and their career in the information technology field. Membership and participation in the CIS student organization will be mandatory and further enhance the student’s knowledge of current IT issues. Designed for Computer Information Systems and Computer Science Majors/Minors. 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.

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

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.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

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.

Course Outcomes

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

Course Outline
  1. Identify various activities the students will participate in as members of the CIS student organization
  2. Define leadership roles in the CIS student organization
  3. Discuss the avenues through which students can keep up to date with current issues in information technology
  4. Explore each of these avenues in general
  5. Read, view, or listen to current issues in information technology
  6. Discuss and evaluate current issues in information technology
Instructional Methods

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.

Instructional Resources and Materials

Various Media: videos, television specials, Internet, magazines/journals, newspapers, e-mail, newsgroups, newsletters, conferences/workshops

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Methods of Assessment

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.

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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

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To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.

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