Revised May 2010 
CS 120 Course Description

Course Title: Survey of Computing 
Course Number: CS 120
Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab, 1 hour online hybrid
Institution: Clackamas Community College
Outline Developed by: Douglas B. Cross PhD
Course Description: 
General survey course designed to familiarize students with computers and computing. Topics are developed from the Internet Computing Core Certification (IC3) and include Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Subjects covered are computer terminology, how a computer works, guidelines for purchasing computer equipment, the computer as a communications tool, and the computer's effect on society. Software use includes word processing, spreadsheet, Windows Operating System, presentation graphics, and programming concepts.
Delivery Modality:

	This class is available both on campus and online. 
Objectives: 
•	To become acquainted with computing hardware devices
•	To be able to use software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation graphic tasks (1C)
•	To learn the common terminology used with computers and computing
•	To be a responsible computer user both on and offline
•	Develop a research paper based upon a topic which interests the student, is a topic they will learn from, and is computer related. 

Expected Student Outcomes: 
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
•	Define computer related terms and concepts
•	Create and modify documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using MS Office 2007 
•	Effectively use the computer operating system 
•	Discuss the role of computers and computing in current industry and technological terms
•	Develop a college level research project using proper formatting and research skills (1C, 8C)
•	Use the Library and the Internet as a research tool for scholarly projects
Length of Course: 44 hours per term. 
On Campus: 
2 hours in lecture 
2 in computer lab
2- 6 hours per week completing the application assignments
1 hour per week completing the worksheet
4 – 12 hours per week dedicated to homework assignments 
Online:
2 hours per week reading and responding to textbook questions
2 – 6 hours per week completing the application assignments
1 hour per week completing the worksheet
4 – 12 hours per week dedicated to assignments for this class.  
Prerequisite: 
1. Placement into WR 101 or WR 121.
2. CS90 or equivalent experience 
Grading Method: 
Letter grades are assigned on the standard 10% scale:
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89% = B
70 – 79% = C
60 – 69% = D
Below 60% = F
The course may also be taken as Pass/No-Pass.
Required Text: 
Computer Literacy for IC3 by Preston, Preston, and Ferrett. Published by Prentice Hall. (Current Edition) 
Library:

		Use of library and information resources is integrated into computer science certificate and degree programs in general education requirements and in computer science classes as relevant to the curriculum. Use of library and information resource is encouraged and students can access a variety of program-appropriate materials via the library’s web-based electronic databases and print materials. Instruction in the use of library and information resources is available to all students. 

CS 120 Course Outline
Hours (not necessarily presented in this order) 
1. 	Introduction     (1 hour)
2. 	Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals      (10 hours)
a. 	Project 1: Identifying Types of Computers
b. 	Project 2: Identifying Computer Hardware Components and Their Functions 
c. 	Project 3: Evaluating, Purchasing, and Maintaining Computer Equipment
d. 	Project 4: Identifying Operating System Functions
e. 	Project 5: Using Windows. 
3. 	Unit 2: Key Applications (20 hours)
a. 	Project 1: Taking a Tour of Windows Applications
b. 	Project 2: Creating and Editing Files
c. 	Project 3: Formatting Text and Performing Common Printing Functions
d. 	Project 4: Using Graphic Tools
e. 	Project 5: Formatting Paragraphs and Documents
f. 	Project 6: Working with Tables
g. 	Project 7: Using Outline, Track Changes, and Language Tools
h. 	Project 8: Working with Text and Numbers in a Spreadsheet
i. 	Project 9: Using Formulas, Functions, and Charts
j. 	Project 10: Creating and Delivering Presentation. 
4. 	Unit 3: Living Online (10 hours) 
a. 	Project 1: Identifying Network Fundamentals
b. 	Project 2: Identifying the Relationships Between Computer Networks, Telephone Networks, and the Internet
c. 	Project 5: Identifying Information Sources on the Internet
d. 	Project 6: Using a Web Browser and Searching the Internet
e. 	Project 8: Using Computers and the Internet Safely, Legally, Ethically, and Responsibly 
5. 	Exams/Review (3 hours)