5/14/2025 11:38:47 AM	CS 5 Course Outline as of Fall 2024	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CS 5	Title:  COMPUTER LITERACY
Full Title:  Computer Literacy
Last Reviewed:5/8/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	1.00		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	17.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CIS 5

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will learn about a broad range of computer concepts, including an overview of computer and communication systems and their historical and societal impact.Topics include how computers work, how computers are put to work, technology ethics, capabilities and limitations of information technology, basic coding concepts, human-computer interaction, operating systems, and usage of productivity software and other tools to solve problems.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will learn about a broad range of computer concepts, including an overview of computer and communication systems and their historical and societal impact. Topics include how computers work, how computers are put to work, technology ethics, capabilities and limitations of information technology, basic coding concepts, human-computer interaction, operating systems, and usage of productivity software and other tools to solve problems.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:
Area:	B	Communication and Analytical Thinking
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1983	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates

Version:	08	Course Created/Approved:	8/1/1981
Version Created:	3/14/2023	Course Last Modified:	1/4/2025
Submitter:	Donald Laird	Course Last Full Review:	5/8/2023
Version Status:	Approved Changed Course	Prereq Created/Approved:	5/8/2023
Version Status Date:	5/8/2023	Semester Last Taught:	Fall 2024
Version Term Effective:	Fall 2024	Term Inactive:

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Evaluate components, capabilities, and limitations of computer technology.

2. Critically assess the social and ethical implications of computer technology in daily life.

3. Explore the ability to solve real-world problems using computer-based technology and tools.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify the components and function of the hardware used in a computer system.

2. Describe the functions of system and application software.

3. Describe the popular programming languages and the process of developing computer software.

4. Create a simple computer program.

5. Analyze the impact of computer technology and its ethical implications on society.

6. Demonstrate understanding and basic use of communication and productivity tools.

7. Explain basic computer networking concepts and architecture.

8. Discuss computer security and ethics and explain their importance for business and personal use of computers.

9. Explore career opportunities in computer-related fields.

Topics and Scope

I. Computer Technology Literacy as a Necessary Skill in the 21st Century

    A. Becoming a savvy computer user and consumer

    B. Computers in today's careers

    C. Understanding the challenges facing a digital society

II. The History of Computer Technology

III. Computer Hardware

    A. Input devices

    B. Processing (System Unit)

    C. Central Processing Unit

    D. The machine cycle

    E. Random Access Memory

    F. Output devices

    G. Storage devices

IV. Using the Internet and World Wide Web

    A. Communicating through the Internet: e-mail and other technologies

    B. Social media

    C. Web entertainment: multimedia and beyond

    D. Conducting business over the Internet: e-commerce

    E. Managing malware and online annoyances

    F. Accessing the web: web browsers

    G. Searching the web: search engines

    H. The Internet and how it works

    I. The future of the Internet

    J. Virtual reality

V. The Cloud

    A. What is the cloud

    B. What it makes possible

    C. When it makes sense to use

VI. Information Technology Ethics

    A. Copyright and intellectual property

    B. Plagiarism

    C. Fakes, hoaxes, and scams

    D. Artificial Intelligence

VII. System Software

    A. Operating systems

    B. Utility programs

    C. File management

VIII. Computer Networking

    A. Networking fundamentals

    B. Network architectures

    C. Network components

    D. Wireless and cellular networks

    E. Home/small business networks

IX. Computer Security

    A. Computer threats (hackers, malware, and ransomware)

    B. Computer safeguards (firewalls, antimalware, and other security measures)

    C. Data privacy

    D. The human element (training, awareness, and testing)

X. Mobile Computing

    A. Smartphones and mobile devices

    B. Lost it! Now what?

    C. Notebooks

XI. Software Programming

    A. The binary numbering system

    B. Low level programming languages

    C. High level programming languages

XII. Databases and Information Systems

    A. Database types

    B. Data mining and data warehouses

    C. The systems development lifecycle

    D. Systems analysis

XIII. Application Software

    A. Word-processing software

    B. Spreadsheet software

    C. Presentation software

    D. Database software

    E. Graphics and multimedia software

    F. Web design software

 

All items in the topics and scope are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

1. Weekly reading from course materials (approximately 30 pages)

2. Written homework (5-15)

3. Reading report(s) (1-4)

4. Problem solving exercise(s) requiring the use of spreadsheets and database management software (1-3)

5. Laboratory exercise(s) (1-12) on topics such as:

    A. Operating systems

    B. Word processing

    C. Spreadsheets

    D. Database management

    E. Other application software

6. Individual and/or team projects (5-15), such as:

    A. Research and write-up of computer related articles on the web or technology magazines

    B. Interviews and reports

    C. Basic coding

     D. Team presentations on current trends in technology

7. Quizzes (2-15)

8. Midterm

9. Final exam or project

 

All assignments are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 65%
Written homework; reading report(s); individual and/or team projects
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 20%
Problem solving exercise(s): laboratory exercise(s)
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 20%
Individual and/or team projects; final project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 65%
Quizzes; midterm; final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Technology In Action. 18th ed, Evans, Alan. Poatsy, Mary Anne. Martin, Kendall. Pearson. 2023.

Instructor-prepared materials

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
Matric Assessment Required:	E	Requires English Assessment
Prerequisites-generate description:	NP	No Prerequisite
Advisories-generate description:	A	Auto-Generated Text
Prereq-provisional:	N	NO
Prereq/coreq-registration check:	N	No Prerequisite Rules Exist
Requires instructor signature:	N	Instructor's Signature Not Required
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
Method of instruction:	02	Lecture
	04	Laboratory
	72	Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction
	71	Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction
Area department:	CS	Computer Studies
Division:	72	Arts & Humanities
Special topic course:	N	Not a Special Topic Course
Program Status:	1	Both Certificate and Major Applicable
Repeatability:	00	Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Repeat group id:
SCHEDULING
Audit allowed:	N	Not Auditable
Open entry/exit:	N	Not Open Entry/Open Exit
Credit by Exam:	N	Credit by examination not allowed
Budget code: Program:	0000	Unrestricted
Budget code: Activity:	0701	Computer & Information Science
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:	Computer Information Systems
Basic Skills:	N	Not a Basic Skills Course
Level below transfer:	Y	Not Applicable
CVU/CVC status:	Y	Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed
Distance Ed Approved:	Y	Either online or hybrid, as determined by instructor
Emergency Distance Ed Approved:	Y	Fully Online Partially Online Online with flexible in-person activities
Credit for Prior Learning:	N	Agency Exam
	N	CBE
	N	Industry Credentials
	N	Portfolio
Non-credit category:	Y	Not Applicable, Credit Course
Classification:	Y	Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses
SAM classification:	C	Clearly Occupational
TOP code:	0701.00	Information Technology, General
Work-based learning:	N	Does Not Include Work-Based Learning
DSPS course:	N	NO
In-service:	N	Not an in-Service Course
Lab Tier:	21	Credit Lab - Tier 1

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