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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
CIS D082W
Course Title (CB02)
Current Topics in Computer Information Systems
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
A planned program of exposure to fundamental concepts and applications of selected Computer Information Systems topics. Concepts and theories as applied to the specific topic.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is CSU transferable and is a stand-alone course. Students will have the opportunity to understand, analyze, apply, and use the latest technology, which will often give students the opportunity to explore a niche in technology that they may pursue in later academic work and/or give that student an advantage when pursuing employment in the area of computer information systems.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.0
Maximum Credit Units
1.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
12.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Not open to students with credit in CIS D082X, CIS D082Y or CIS D082Z.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Homework and extended projects

Guest speakers

Assignments

  1. Reading assigned material
  2. Participation in discussions
  3. Group and/or individual report analyzing seminar topic(s)
  4. Group and/or individual project applying seminar topic(s)

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Written examinations with questions asking students to explain and/or analyze the concepts covered. Evaluation based on answers supported with concepts discussed in the course.
  2. Quizzes on assigned reading and lecture material with questions focused on explaining and analyzing concepts covered (number of testing devices depends on unit load). Evaluation based on correct responses.
  3. Participation in discussions
  4. Project evidencing analysis and application of seminar topic(s)

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
The text will vary according to topic(s). Instructor will determine text (if any).

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
The text will vary according to topic(s). The instructor will choose the text (if any).

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Research and summarize current reports, innovations, and applications in the field of computer science using print and electronic sources.
  • Review concepts and information relevant to seminar topics and apply foundation knowledge as new information is discussed and learned.
  • Articulate comprehensive understanding of seminar topics during presentations and discussions.

CSLOs

  • Explain the fundamental concepts of the Computer Information Systems topic.

  • Apply the fundamental concepts of the Computer Information Systems topic.

Outline

  1. Research and summarize current reports, innovations, and applications in the field of computer science using print and electronic sources.
    1. Develop skills in the interpretation and analysis of computer information systems topics.
    2. Be able to discern the appropriate arena for using the cutting-edge computer science innovations presented in the course.
  2. Review concepts and information relevant to seminar topics and apply foundation knowledge as new information is discussed and learned.
    1. Using the concepts presented in the course, diagram and/or outline a solution to a given problem.
    2. Using the concepts learned in this course, write specifications or code a solution, as appropriate, to solve a given problem.
  3. Articulate comprehensive understanding of seminar topics during presentations and discussions.
    1. Discuss the computer science concepts presented as they relate to case studies.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of topics presented by contributing thoughtful comments, ideas, and questions during group discussions and assigned presentations and/or projects.
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