Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: CSF1701 - Basic Computer Fundamentals
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for individuals who have limited knowledge of a computer and how it works.   It will introduce students to how a computer accepts input, processes data, stores data and produces output through a discussion of hardware, software, processors, memory and input/output devices.  This course will also investigate how e-mail and the Internet work today. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, for both CIS majors and non CIS majors to enable all students to achieve their career and/or educational goals.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • No textbook for this course.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes:
   • Outcome # 1 – Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome # 5 – Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome # 6 - Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines.
   • Outcome # 9 – Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Basic Computer Fundamentals course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
   • Understand and explain how the boot-up process and operating system work
   • Understand fundamentals of programming languages and application software
   • Understand basics of processors, input/output devices and data storage
   • Understand basics of Internet, local area networks, and electronic communication
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Boot-Up Process
   • How Software Works
   • Microchips
   • Data Storage
   • Input/Output Devices
   • Multimedia
   • How the Internet Works
   • How Printers Work
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC/ATS College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor’s course policies.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Periodicals dealing with computer technology as determined during course
   • Internet
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcomes #1, 5, 6, and 9 will be assessed by a variety of assignments and projects.
11. ADA STATEMENT
    • If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.    
    
    Revised 07/14