COMP 1120 Foundations of Computing
Course Information
| Course Number | COMP 1120 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Foundations of Computing |
| Description | This course introduces the student to the world of information systems and technology. Students will explore the history of computing, career opportunities in information technology, computer concepts as they apply to a business environment, basic web page development, command-line interfaces, file management principles, computer numbering systems, and database principles. Students will also receive initial exposure to computer programming and algorithms through the use of problem analysis, pseudo-code and entry-level programming. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Pre/Corequisite: Prerequisite None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe the history of computing.
- Summarize and compare the employment prospects in the information technology field.
- Identify hardware and software platforms used in business.
- Apply file management principles on Windows system, manipulating file and folder structures.
- Apply file management principles on a Unix-like system, manipulating file and folder structures.
- Work with numbering systems.
- Examine data management in information systems.
- Explore ethical issues in computing.
- Explain the concepts of networking, the Internet, and the World Wide Web.
- Compare types and usage of common programming languages.
- Employ algorithms to solve problems.
- Explain machine architecture and language.
- Discuss syntax and semantics of common programming languages.
- Employ event-driven programming techniques.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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