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'''CS 160 – Computer Science Orientation'''
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CS 160 – Computer Science Orientation Catalog Description: Introduction to the computer science field and profession. Team problem solving. Social and ethical issues surrounding the use of computers.
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<u>Catalog Description</u>: Introduction to the computer science field and profession. Team problem solving. Social and ethical issues surrounding the use of computers.
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Credits: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
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<u>Credits</u>: 4 Terms Offered: Fall
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Prerequisites: Wireless-enabled laptop required; no course prerequisites
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<u>Prerequisites</u>: Wireless-enabled laptop required; no course prerequisites
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Courses that require this as a prerequisite: None
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<u>Courses that require this as a prerequisite</u>: None
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Structure: Three 50-minute lectures per week, and one 110-minute laboratory per week
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<u>Structure</u>: Three 50-minute lectures per week, and one 110-minute laboratory per week
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Course Content:<br> • Basic computer organization, data storage, and number representations<br> • Computer use<br> • Problem-solving<br> • System and application software<br> • Computer professions<br> • Ethical decision making<br> • Survival skills<br> • Resource discovery
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<u>Course Content</u>:<br> • Basic computer organization, data storage, and number representations<br> • Computer use<br> • Problem-solving<br> • System and application software<br> • Computer professions<br> • Ethical decision making<br> • Survival skills<br> • Resource discovery
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Measurable Student Learning Outcomes:<br> At the completion of the course, students will be able to…<br> 1. Explain what computer science is and what computer scientists do (Level 1; ABET Outcomes: e, H, m)<br> 2. Discuss social and ethical implications of computer science (Level 2; ABET Outcomes: E, G, M)<br> 3. Use computers for communication, research, productivity, etc. (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, f, I)<br> 4. Discover/cite sources of current computer science information (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: H, m)<br> 5. Produce a course of study leading to a B.S. degree at Oregon State University (Level 3; ABET Outcome h)<br> 6. Solve problems using abstraction and modularization (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: b)<br> 7. Identify basic computer hardware components and explain their purposes (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)<br> 8. Differentiate among types of software (open-source/proprietary, system/application, etc.) (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)<br> 9. Install/uninstall software systems, and deal with viruses/spam (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, i, m)<br> 10. Use some basic tools required for success in subsequent OSU Computer Science coursework (Level 3; ABET Outcomes a, I)<br> 11. Work in a team to design a simple software system (Level 3; ABET Outcome: D)<br> <br>
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<u>Measurable Student Learning Outcomes</u>:<br> At the completion of the course, students will be able to…<br> 1. Explain what computer science is and what computer scientists do (Level 1; ABET Outcomes: e, H, m)<br> 2. Discuss social and ethical implications of computer science (Level 2; ABET Outcomes: E, G, M)<br> 3. Use computers for communication, research, productivity, etc. (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, f, I)<br> 4. Discover/cite sources of current computer science information (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: H, m)<br> 5. Produce a course of study leading to a B.S. degree at Oregon State University (Level 3; ABET Outcome h)<br> 6. Solve problems using abstraction and modularization (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: b)<br> 7. Identify basic computer hardware components and explain their purposes (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)<br> 8. Differentiate among types of software (open-source/proprietary, system/application, etc.) (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)<br> 9. Install/uninstall software systems, and deal with viruses/spam (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, i, m)<br> 10. Use some basic tools required for success in subsequent OSU Computer Science coursework (Level 3; ABET Outcomes a, I)<br> 11. Work in a team to design a simple software system (Level 3; ABET Outcome: D)<br> <br>

Current revision as of 18:42, 31 October 2011

CS 160 – Computer Science Orientation

Catalog Description: Introduction to the computer science field and profession. Team problem solving. Social and ethical issues surrounding the use of computers.

Credits: 4 Terms Offered: Fall

Prerequisites: Wireless-enabled laptop required; no course prerequisites

Courses that require this as a prerequisite: None

Structure: Three 50-minute lectures per week, and one 110-minute laboratory per week

Course Content:
• Basic computer organization, data storage, and number representations
• Computer use
• Problem-solving
• System and application software
• Computer professions
• Ethical decision making
• Survival skills
• Resource discovery

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the course, students will be able to…
1. Explain what computer science is and what computer scientists do (Level 1; ABET Outcomes: e, H, m)
2. Discuss social and ethical implications of computer science (Level 2; ABET Outcomes: E, G, M)
3. Use computers for communication, research, productivity, etc. (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, f, I)
4. Discover/cite sources of current computer science information (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: H, m)
5. Produce a course of study leading to a B.S. degree at Oregon State University (Level 3; ABET Outcome h)
6. Solve problems using abstraction and modularization (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: b)
7. Identify basic computer hardware components and explain their purposes (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)
8. Differentiate among types of software (open-source/proprietary, system/application, etc.) (Level 2; ABET Outcome: a)
9. Install/uninstall software systems, and deal with viruses/spam (Level 3; ABET Outcomes: a, i, m)
10. Use some basic tools required for success in subsequent OSU Computer Science coursework (Level 3; ABET Outcomes a, I)
11. Work in a team to design a simple software system (Level 3; ABET Outcome: D)

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