CSC 113: Digital Citizen of the 21st Century: 3 hours

Description

The study of computing and the ways it shapes and influences 21st century citizens and society. Provides the basic understanding of computing capabilities and limitations for a more informed discussion of the issues. Covers foundational concepts of computing including technical skills (such as use of Linux) needed during the major, soft skills (including note taking and time management), architecture, O.S., programming languages, and ethics. Also will include guest speakers from industry and projects done by upperclassmen.

Goals for CSC 113 are:

1. To prepare students to live in a very digital world.
2. To introduce a number of fundamental concepts of computer science
3. To prepare students to succeed academically

Course outcomes for CSC 113 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 113, students will:
  • understand various ethical and cyber security issues in today\x92s digital world.
  • understand the impact of technology on today\x92s work and the world\x92s impact on technology
  • begin to develop technical writing skills by writing a 2-3 page technical paper and taking notes.
  • have a fundamental understanding of the workings of a computer.

Program outcomes for CSC 113 are:

1. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
2. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
3. Use technology to help bring Christ to the world and apply Christian principles to their work. (Computing student learning outcome 7)
4. Understand and use appropriate cloud technologies in specified areas (Computing student learning outcome 8)

Integration

1. Note taking at the introductory level by requiring students to take lectures notes.
2. Technical writing at the introductory level by requiring written work to have section headers, decent size paragraphs, and giving feedback on transitions.
3. Ethics at an introductory level by covering:
   • digital divide
   • ethics associated with AI
4. Cybersecurity at the introductory level by covering:
   • securing one's self in social media
   • the fundamental concept of cyber security