CIS-1100-VU01 - Introduction to Computer Science Synonym: 183731 Location: Winooski Credits: 3 (45 hours) Hybrid Section: This course meets both online and at the site office. See below or consult VSC Web Services - Search for Sections in the VSC portal for specific dates and times. Semester Dates: 09-03-2019 to 12-16-2019 Last day to drop without a grade: 09-23-2019 - Refund Policy Last day to withdraw (W grade): 11-04-2019 - Refund Policy Faculty: Frank Canovatchel | View Faculty Credentials This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration Comments: Hybrid Course. Meets online and in Winooski from 8:30AM-10:00AM on Thursdays. Browse the Canvas Site for this class. Course Description: This course is designed to give a broad-based introduction to all aspects of computing. Students will focus on core aspects of the discipline including hardware, networking, the Internet, programming logic, ethics, and the history and future of industry. The goal of this course is to give students a working knowledge of the computer industry and provide a solid foundation of knowledge to begin technical training. Essential Objectives: The successful student will be able to: 1. Discuss computer history and driving forces of change in the computer industry. 2. Identify governing agencies for software engineering and the top level standards for the profession. 3. Describe the use of system software and application software. 4. Explain and identify types of networks and the Internet. 5. Define the role of databases in e-commerce. 6. Discuss issues surrounding computer and data security. 7. Compare computer hardware architecture (Von Neumann vs. Harvard distinction) including RAM, CPU, storage, and busses. 8. Demonstrate application of algorithms, binary and hexadecimal notation and their use in computer systems. 9. Demonstrate the use of primitive data types, and how they are represented at the machine level including, but not limited to, Boolean logic, concepts and circuits. 10. Explain the concepts of object-oriented design and programming logic including conditional logic, function and subroutine use, repetitive logic, variables, lists, and arrays. 11. Compose a basic program in a high level language (e.g., Python). 12. Demonstrate an understanding of using technology to provide accessibility. 13. Identify and investigate the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the field of information technology. Textbooks: Fall 2019 textbook data will be available on May 13. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be for this course only. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks. Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities: CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/ Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process. Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College. Course description details subject to change. Please refer to this document frequently.